Extracurricular activities have always played an important part in children's development and it has been a challenging time for children who thrive with a creative outlet. Performing arts can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing in young people, including reducing anxiety, stress and combating depression. It can help to boost confidence and make children feel more engaged and resilient. Stagecoach encourages children to learn, grow and thrive in a creative environment.

Stagecoach Malta's principals, Edward and Marika Mercieca commented: "We will be getting back into teaching the next generation of talent very soon! At Stagecoach we are committed to building 'Creative Courage for Life', the performing arts have been proven to build confidence and improve broad range of life skills such as public speaking, resilience and empathy and we can't wait to get back into venues with our students, providing a crucial creative outlet for the next generation of stars!"

As we begin classes, the safety of students, families and staff is of paramount importance. Safety measures being introduced include social distancing, masks, hand sanitiser in the classroom, and health and safety signage amongst others. Full information on how Stagecoach will keep children safe can be found here.

Stagecoach is the biggest network of extra-curricular performing arts schools around the world and is responsible for talent including Emma Watson (Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast), Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot, Fantastic Four) and Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark, Jack the Giant Slayer). The classes are divided across Mini Stages (ages 8 months - 3 years), early stages (ages 4-6), main stages (ages 6-15) and further stages (ages 15+) and cover singing, dancing and acting.  

For more information about Stagecoach Performing Arts, and to enrol please visit www.stagecoach.com.mt or call 79445030.