When I was of school age I used to love going to watch some of my friends perform in our school’s plays.  I would hear about all the fun they had and backstage antics and see what an adrenalin rush performing gave them.  I admired their courage and wished that I was brave enough to do it.  I wasn’t brave enough though as I get very nervous and shake like Christopher Maloney from X Factor when any attention is focused on me.

Concerned that my children would be like me I invested in  acting, singing and dancing lessons at Stagecoach Theatre and Arts School in Marbella and am so glad I have.  It has opened up a whole new world of friends and opportunities for me as well as developing their skills whilst building up their confidence and self esteem.

I think we are particularly lucky that our nearest Stagecoach school is Stagecoach Marbella as all the teachers are excellent and very talented in their own right performing at various events along the Costa del Sol.

Every year since their successful 10th Anniversary celebration concert at Sala Fortuna, Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmadena with Stagecoach Fuengirola and Stagecoach Gibraltar, they have organized shows at a variety of theatres along the Costa del Sol showcasing what they have learnt.  This is not only a fantastic opportunity for the children to perform on a real stage with a real audience but a wonderful opportunity for the proud parents to enjoy seeing their children perform some of the great acts or songs from the popular musicals.

This Sunday 14th April Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools will be presenting “Stagecoach Showcase 2013” at Marbella Theatre – Teatro Ciudad de Marbella at 19:00 hours.  If you are interested in seeing the show, tickets are €8 and can be obtained by contacting Warren Webley at costadelsol@stagecoach.es.

If you are interested in enrolling your child to one of the Stagecoach schools in the area contact Warren Webley at the email address above or visit www.stagecoach.es/Marbella.html

Which activities do you like your children doing and why?

Please leave a comment below or email me at lucy@barringtonhomes.eu

Its Semana Blanca or “white week” in the province of Malaga and so the children have a week off school.  Many families who live in Manilva head off to the snowy slopes of Sierra Nevada for a few days of skiing or snowboarding or just to enjoy the snow and scenery.

Just under 3 hours drive from Manilva it is possible to go skiing for a day or several days and the facilities in the Sierra Nevada are superb with the possibility to hire or buy anything that is needed.

The slopes are perfect for beginners and intermediates with a few black runs and moguls to challenge the more experienced.

Having the Sierra Nevada so close is another fantastic reason why Manilva is such a great place to live.

What type of holidays do you like best?

Please leave a comment below or email me at lucy@barringtonhomes.eu if you would like any further information on skiing in the Sierra Nevada