NAPA

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

It’s almost time to begin an exciting new academic year at NAPA, so here are some important dates for your diary. We can't wait to welcome you all back.

03/09/2026

Auditions for our Jr/Inter Musical Theatre Enrichment Class production of Fame Jr are coming soon on Thursday 17th September. Don't miss your chance to be involved in this fantastic production. (Please note, you must be enrolled into core classes to take part in this enrichment production.)

All details and audition materials can be found by following the link below.
https://www.northernacademy.org.uk/fame-jr-auditions/

01/09/2026

Announcing our 2026-27 NAPA College productions. Our 2nd year NAPA Extended Diploma (16+) and NAPA Professional Diploma (18+) students will have the chance to be involved in either a play or musical in their first term this year, and then students from all 3 years will have the chance to audition for our two summer productions! We can't wait to get started.

If you're interested in joining either of our courses this year there is still time to apply, get in touch with us via [email protected]

21/08/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!

If you are still considering your options, its not to late to join one of NAPAs full time performing arts courses this year!

Our extended diploma is a 2 year triple width sixth form course offering high quality performing arts training to students 16 and above.

Our Professional diploma is a funded one year foundation course for student 18 and above, bridging the gap between college and further training or progression into the industry.

This is your last chance to sign up to audition for either of these courses, so follow the link below to find out more:
https://www.northernacademy.org.uk/napacollege/

For audition enquiries, please email us at [email protected]

20/08/2026

Announcing our 2026-27 Acting and Musical Theatre productions. Rehearsals for all of these productons will begin in September with more on the way later in the year.

To find out more information about how you can sign up for NAPA classes and get involved with upcoming productions, why not come along to our open weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September from 10am to 1pm. Here you can meet our team and find the perfect class for you.

19/08/2026

Keep your eyes on our socials as tomorrow we are announcing all of our upcoming acting and musical theatre productions!

Thinking of joining NAPA? Why not come along to our open events on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September from 10am to 1pm to meet our team and learn more about the classes we offer.

10/08/2026

A big thank you to our amazing musicians who provide live music for our musicals. This year we have staged 9 productions with live music with 24 musicians accompanying a total of 11 dress rehearsals and 35 performances, playing an astounding 26 different instruments between them!

Katy, Ruth, Phil, Sam, Dave, Corinne, Mike, Danny, Alice, Douggie, Eden, Garry, Sarah, Paul, Carl, Izzy, Rachel, Shelley, Lisa, David, Dean, Noel & Eleanor. Thank you for volunteering your time and talents to inspire our students and give them the amazing experience of performing with live music!

03/08/2026

Thinking of joining NAPA in September? Here is a breakdown of all of the classes open to you, organised by age range. For more information send us an email at [email protected] or come along to our open weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September running from 10am-1pm. There you can meet our team and ask any questions you may have.

02/08/2026

A few more pictures from our fantastic musical theatre summer school this weekend, ‘The Legend of the Fearless Five!’ Our 3rd and final summer school of the year, Drama Summer School begins tomorrow!