Trafalgar Entertainment and Stagecoach Performing Arts have appointed two apprentices as part of a pilot apprenticeship scheme in partnership with the National College of Creative Industries (NCCI), intended to give people a chance to develop skills, gain experience and open up opportunities in the theatre and entertainment industry

Shane Darrall, 28, joins Trafalgar Entertainment as Technical Apprentice and will be based at Trafalgar Studios. Previously, Shane worked at The Royal Court Theatre, The Playhouse in Derry and as a freelance DSM/sound engineer at a variety of venues throughout Ireland.

Fagner Melo Vilela, 37, is joining the Events Team at Stagecoach where he will work from the company’s shared headquarters with Trafalgar Entertainment in Woking. Fagner studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás and has previous work experience at Park Plaza County Hall in London and Costa Cruises in Genoa, Italy. 

Shane said, “I am extremely pleased to have been offered the apprenticeship at Trafalgar Studios. I have been involved in the performing arts since 2009 working in a variety of roles and I feel the apprenticeship will be a fantastic opportunity to further my technical ability in theatre and the performing arts.”

Fagner commented, ”I am excited about working in the performing arts industry because I get a real buzz myself of watching live music, dance or theatrical performances. I am very keen to be in the Stagecoach learning environment because I will be surrounded by students who are also driven to learn and excited about their field.”