Stagecoach Chertsey in the Spotlight in London's West End

Creating memories of a lifetime, students from Stagecoach Chertsey in Surrey were in the spotlight as they showcased their singing and dancing skills in London on Sunday 23rd March 2025. They took to the stage at the legendary Shaftesbury Theatre in an exciting event to celebrate young talent.

Caroline McCrink, Principal said
“I’m so grateful my students had this incredible opportunity to tread the boards on a West End stage! From start to finish the atmosphere was electric and I was so proud of our group as they cheered on the other performers and had a ball!’

Songs included ‘Under Pressure,’ ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, ‘I Want To Break Free,’’Don’t Stop Me Now’ and the iconic ‘We Will Rock You’ – and they certainly did! The West End performance was a showcase of their courage, creativity and artistry.

Caroline McCrink said:
‘It’s a tall order to ask children aged 10-17 to put together a performance piece in just 11 lunchtime Saturday sessions but they pulled it off with flying colours! Everyone loves the music of ‘Queen’ and our piece proved to be a real crowd pleaser and received thunderous applause and cheers from the audience!’

22 students aged 10-17 were chosen to represent Stagecoach Chertsey and they come from Chertsey and surrounding areas in Runnymede and Spelthorne.

Stagecoach Chertsey is celebrating its 21st anniversary year and is run by husband and wife team Caroline and Paul McCrink who took over the school in 2010. Known for having a‘family’ atmosphere some students have attended 12 years having joined in Early Stages at age 4 and now at 16, have performed in the West End which is an incredible journey and all the performers have memories to treasure for a lifetime!

Stagecoach Chertsey are now accepting students for their SHOW TERM!

Call Caroline on 0772 517 6102 or join online at https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/chertsey