Drama classes, dance classes, singing classes for children aged 4 - 18 covering Colchester and surro
With over 700 theatre schools and more than 40,000 students worldwide, Stagecoach is the UK's largest network of part time performing arts schools for children. Since our inception in 1988, our singing, acting and dancing classes have helped to build the confidence of many thousands of children, as well as providing a springboard for some of the country's leading young performers.
20/06/2026
💍 Congratulations to our former singing teacher (and student) Sian on an absolutely incredible double whammy of a day! A house purchase/move AND she got engaged!!!! Congratulations Sian we are so happy for you and wish you and Luke all the best. 💍
19/06/2026
STUDENT OPPORTUNITY - Ipswich Regent are holding auditions for dancers this Sunday 21st June. If interested, please visit the website or Instagram page to find the sign in form and get registered!
16/06/2026
It’s back! Another opportunity to showcase your talent in the town centre.
Anyone aged 8-16 is eligible to apply. Register your interest using the phone number or email address in the poster.
You may be able to spot Ivy, who was the winner for the event in 2024 and we are hoping to see lots of you take to the stage this year too!
Colchester Has Talent 2026 Dates
• Heat 1 – Sunday 23rd August
• Heat 2 – Sunday 13th September
• Grand Final – Sunday 20th September
03/06/2026
💫 Applications are now open for this year’s Panto Chorus auditions - which are taking place on Sunday 28th June! Children from ages 9-14 are eligible - please visit the Mercury website for more information and to sign up! IMPORTANT: If you are involved in Disney you need to request a morning slot as this audition clashes with the dress rehearsal. 💫
02/06/2026
💫 Congratulations to the ‘Power(house)’ that is our fabulous Frankie! She’ll be taking to the stage this Christmas in the latest offering from ! We cannot WAIT to see someone so wonderful, play someone so wicked……. 💫
💫 When you remember classes are back this weekend! 5th, 6th, 7th June! We can’t wait to see you all! 💫
💫 As a mentor, Harrison is fuming that you haven’t all booked your Summer workshop tickets. Matilda Jr is running from 3rd-10th August and Beauty and the Beast Jr is running from 10th-14th August. Both workshops are taking place at the sixth form college and can be booked via the website (link in bio and scroll down) There are a few places available but they fill up fast so be quick! 💫
20/05/2026
REMINDER: classes are running as normal this weekend but we will be CLOSED on 29/30/31 May Classes will resume 5/6/7 June and run until the end of term 10/11/12 July
06/05/2026
💫 Congratulations to all involved in the Ellen Kent farewell tour production of Carmen at the Ipswich Regent! You represented our school brilliantly and a wonderful time was had by all. Special mention to our Stagecoach dads Tom and Dean - such spectacular Men Of Courage 👌 Well done everyone! 💫