"Being a Drama Kids Franchisee means I get to run my own business and build my career, whilst being part of a positive network of like-minded and supportive colleagues. All who believe in and deliver the Drama Kids ethos of developing confidence, communication and creativity in every child that attends our classes each week! It really is the most rewarding job!"
Unlock the Power of Performing Arts Education
Trafalgar Education is the leading hub for transformational performing arts and creative development for children and young people globally.
As part of Trafalgar Entertainment, we bring decades of expertise in theatre, education, and business, backed by a heritage of excellence and a shared commitment to shaping the next generation of confident, expressive changemakers.
Available Franchising Opportunities
Single Unit
Profits of $54,000 achievable
120+ students
Franchisee Fee
From $20,000 initial fee
Start-Up Cost
$17,000
Total Investment
$37,000*
*Up to 70% loan funding is typically
available (subject to status).
available (subject to status).
Master Unit
Exclusive country ownership
Existing network turnover circa AUD $655k per annum
Flexible Payment Options
Flexible Payment Options
Initial Franchise Fee for each unit sold $20,000
70 potential territories across Australia
Dedicated Development and Support Manager
Build and scale your business at your pace
Existing established franchise units in Perth
Creative Courage for Life
Stagecoach Performing Arts offers weekly classes in singing, dancing and acting for ages 4-18, but the true benefit of these classes goes so much further than performing arts skills. Stagecoach uses these classes to build confidence and develop life skills, from resilience to creativity, this is what Stagecoach calls “Creative Courage For Life”.
Developing Life Skills
Bring drama to the classroom with weekly Drama Kids sessions! These classes use the award-winning Drama Kids curriculum to explore communication, storytelling and collaboration. Week by week, students have fun while developing their confidence, speech, non-verbal communication, creativity and more.
Our brands
Trafalgar Education is home to two world-leading performing arts franchises, Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids. Together, they share one mission, to help every child grow in confidence, creativity, and communication.
Why Partner with Stagecoach?
Own a world-leading performing arts education brand.Franchise, Area Developer, and Master opportunities available.
- Be part of a global success story: Join the world’s leading performing arts franchise, empowering over one million students across eight countries.
- Opportunities to suit your ambition: Choose from individual territories, multi-school ownership, or regional/master franchise development.
- A proven business model with 35+ years of success: Build a rewarding business backed by a system that delivers results and longevity.
- Exclusive territory & trusted brand reputation: Operate within a defined area under a globally recognised and respected name.
- World-class training & safeguarding accreditation: Receive comprehensive onboarding, safeguarding, and business training to set you up for success.
- Marketing that works and adapts to you: Benefit from international brand campaigns and digital marketing support that can be tailored to your local market. Gain high-quality leads from our central website, while using flexible tools to create campaigns relevant to your community.
- Community impact that changes lives: Deliver creative education that builds confidence, courage, and life skills in children, transforming futures through the performing arts.
- Flexibility & lifestyle balance: Enjoy term-time flexibility with a business that fits around your life, offering scalable growth and creative fulfilment.
- Grow with us: Start with one school and scale to multiple territories, or develop a region or country as an area or master partner.
Over 300 Franchisees so far
Why Partner with Drama Kids?
Franchising with Drama Kids means joining a global movement that helps children grow in confidence, communication, and creativity. Skills every child needs for life.
- Globally Recognised Brand: A trusted name in developmental drama and children’s education, operating across multiple continents.
- Proven Curriculum: A structured programme that builds life skills. From self-expression to teamwork and public speaking, Drama Kids provides a safe and nurturing environment.
- Step-by-Step Business Model: Designed for both education professionals and new entrepreneurs, with clear operational support and training.
- Wide Age Appeal: Classes for children aged 3–18, giving you multiple entry points and strong customer retention.
- Scalable Growth: Start with one academy and grow to multiple locations. Master and area development rights available in select international territories.
- Strong Commercial Potential: Low overhead model with high-impact community reach and strong ROI.
- Strong ROI potential when paired with existing children’s education services
- Comprehensive Training: Full induction, safeguarding and curriculum training for you and your teaching team.
- Marketing Support: National campaigns, proven templates, and ongoing lead generation. It is flexible enough to be adapted for your local market while maintaining brand consistency.
Over 45 years of industry experience
Grow with us
Our network spans over 700 schools across the UK, USA, Canada, UAE and beyond — we have inspired over a million students through the performing arts.
700
Schools
1000000
1 Million students
38
Global locations
80
Years of experience
What Sets Us Apart?
Experience the Trafalgar Education difference, where proven business success meets purpose-driven education. Our franchise brands, Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids, combine creativity, confidence, and community to deliver world-class performing arts education.
Global Success
With over 3,500 schools and studios across 38 countries, Trafalgar Education is one of the world’s largest performing arts networks. Our proven business model has supported franchisees to achieve success while transforming young lives.
Flexible Franchise Models
Whether you want to launch part-time, full-time, or expand across regions, our brands offer flexibility to suit your goals. From premium performing arts schools to adaptable drama programmes, we make franchising fit your lifestyle and ambitions.
Trusted Curriculum
Our award-winning performing arts curriculum and educational frameworks have been refined over decades by theatre professionals. It’s designed to build confidence, communication, and creativity, skills parents, students and schools value worldwide.
Support
From day one, our expert team will guide you through every step from business planning and teacher recruitment to marketing and student growth. You’ll never be on this journey alone.
Franchisee Success Stories
Our franchise partners share their experiences of growing successful, purpose-driven performing arts businesses with Trafalgar Education. Through our leading brands, Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids, franchisees across the UK and beyond are transforming lives through creativity, confidence, and community.
Principal, Stagecoach Gravesend
Rob Garrett
"Investing in Stagecoach has gifted me much more time with the kids. I like my routine, from reading my book in the morning to getting the kids out of bed ready for school, going to the gym, to then sitting down and starting work on my terms. It’s refreshing to wake up and know I’ll be able to do everything I want to do that day."
Principal, St Helens & North Cheshire
Andréa Wright
"I have been Principal for 10 years now. Before this I was a teacher at the academy for 2 years. Every year feels fresh and exciting as ever, with updates to the classes and welcoming new faces. I still teach students now from when I first started and it's been special seeing them grow. Our TA used to be a student too, as she's never wanted to leave. It really feels like a family."
Principal, Stagecoach Hinchley Wood & Esher
Melanie Edwards
“I’m a bit of a workaholic, so I’ve never really taken full advantage of the work-life balance that being a Principal provides. It’s not uncommon for me to sit at the computer at 11pm doing Stagecoach work, but I don’t mind because it’s my choice. But, since I stopped teaching at school, I've had the chance to connect with fellow franchisees over coffee or lunch. Sharing stories, best practices and advice with others in the network has been invaluable to me.”
Principal, Cardiff West & Vale
Louise Parsons