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New Stagecoach Ilkley principal 'buzzing with excitement'

Thursday, 28 August 2025 15:07

New principal Laura Holden is excited for her new role

New Stagecoach Ilkley principal Laura Holden is set to inspire the next generation of budding young performers in Ilkley and the surrounding areas.

Stagecoach have been running singing, dancing and acting classes since 1998, and Laura, who is also the Principal of Stagecoach Keighley and Skipton, brings a wealth of creative experience to her new role. A long-standing member of the Stagecoach family, performing arts have been a major part of Laura’s life since she took up the role of Principal at Stagecoach Keighley in 2010 and Skipton in 2015.

Over the last fifteen years Laura has taken her schools to perform in iconic venues including The Lawrence and Batley Theatre, Leeds Grand and The Bingley Arts Centre and is excited to share those opportunities with her new students in Ilkley.

Laura is so inspired by her new role:

"I’m buzzing with excitement at the opportunity to build a strong, creative programme that will challenge the talented children of Ilkley, whilst being fun, educational, stimulating and rewarding for them."

Stagecoach Performing Arts Ilkley is part of the biggest network of extra-curricular performing arts schools in the UK. The classes are divided across Early Stages (ages 4-6), Main Stages (ages 6-15) and Further Stages (ages 15+) and cover singing, dancing and acting.

Laura and her new team have already started planning how to make Stagecoach Ilkley even better:

"We have been extremely busy planning the year and its activities. Watch this space for some of the exciting events we have in store, such as Christmas productions and LAMDA examinations."

For more information about Stagecoach Ilkley, please visit their website at www.stagecoach.co.uk/Ilkley or call Laura Holden on 07734875140.

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