Stagecoach Kendal Tap their way into the Audiences Hearts at The Grand Theatre Blackpool!

The dedicated troupe aged between 11 and 15 years old travelled from Kendal and the Lakes to perform ‘Fat Sam’s Speakeasy’ to a packed house.

Inspired by the classic musical Bugsy Malone, Stagecoach Kendal brought together dance, drama and singing in a collaborative performance that was supper snappy and upbeat.

The skilful troupe even learned the new skill of tap dancing which they incorporated into the choreography. The end result was a polished feel-good performance which the 900 plus strong audience went crazy for.

Stagecoach Kendal joined other Stagecoach schools from across the country as part of Stagecoach Live, a nationwide initiative to give young people the chance to experience performing on some of the country’s most iconic stages.

Principal Ann-Marie White has been running the school based at the Kendal Town Hall for over 28 years:

‘Our students didn’t fail to deliver and I’m super proud of every one of them. To perform at such a young age on such an epic stage as the grand theatre Blackpool with costumes, professional lighting and sound to such a packed-out auditorium has been a real delight. Our young people enjoyed every minute and couldn’t stop smiling’

Ann-Marie goes on:

‘It was brilliant to see all the hard work come together in this amazing professional theatre. Brilliant day, brilliant show, brilliant young people!’

With a network of over 60,000 students and more than 3,000 extra-curricular Performing Arts Schools worldwide, Stagecoach aims to make a difference in its students’ lives by teaching Creative Courage for Life and many children have gone on to study and work in Performing Arts from blockbuster films to countless roles in local theatre productions.

For more information about Stagecoach Kendal or to book a two week trial for ages 4-18 email [email protected], visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/kendal or call Principal Ann-Marie White on 01539730849