Youth performing arts competition launched by Stagecoach and Puffin books

Before 19 October, children aged between 4 and 18 are invited to submit a short video entry themed ‘My spotlight’, featuring a performance of singing, dancing or acting and lasting no more than 3 minutes. The winner will receive a 12-month subscription to stagecoachathome, which offers access to Stagecoach lessons from home and is worth nearly £300, a signed copy of Into the Spotlight and performance tips from Carrie Hope Fletcher. 

An actress, author and vlogger, Carrie Hope Fletcher has starred in major West End Shows, including Les Misérables, Heathers and The Addams Family, and her latest book is inspired by Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes. 

She commented: ‘I am thrilled to be working with Stagecoach on this competition. Performing Arts can have a huge impact from a very young age, teaching expression as well as building confidence that you'll carry through life. I can empathise with Stagecoach students. Performing changed my confidence, on the stage, and beyond. I used my own experience as a young performer to inspire this story and I can't wait to see the talent from this competition, I'm sure I'll see many on stage one day!’

Children can submit their videos at www.stagecoach.co.uk/competition.