by Robert Lloyd
Members of the ‘Performance Troupe’ from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen are heading to the bright lights of London’s West End.
The Carmarthen pupils have secured a place in a national Stagecoach extravaganza to be held in June at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the heart of the UK’s ‘Theatre-land’.
Fellow pupils from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Haverfordwest have also secured a place at the extravaganza.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for the pupils,” said Stagecoach school Principal Liane Davies.
“”Live shows give the youngsters a real chance to dazzle and show off their talents – and what better place for a live show than London’s West End?
“Her Majesty’s Theatre is one of the premiere venues in the West End and has been home to the record-breaking Phantom of the Opera.
“You can imagine what sort of a buzz the youngsters will get from working at such a prestigious venue.”
The ‘set’ being prepared by the Carmarthen troupe includes a medley from the hit musical Wicked.
The West End appearance follows a successful performance by the Stagecoach pupils at the Grand Theatre, Swansea. On that occasion, they performed excerpts from the award-winning musical 13.
Liane said: “Carmarthen’s 25-strong performance troupe was set up only last year, so they have come a very long way since making their debut. Obviously, they can’t wait until June comes around and they get their chance to perform in the West End.”
Last month, pupils at Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen and Haverfordwest staged the dazzling Wizard of Oz at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen.
Stagecoach pupils will be sitting PAA Performance arts examinations next term.
Next year’s musical show by the Stagecoach team will be High School Musical.
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