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Sir Paul McCartney’s renowned Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is now offering a Saturday Academy for 4 to 19 year olds at Wanstead High School.
For all age groups, classes are fun and stimulating and are carefully designed to reflect the correct stage of performing arts development. So, for the younger age groups, classes aim to stretch imaginations, build self-confidence and bring the magic of performing arts activities to life. While for older ages classes are designed to offer a more focused approach with an eye to progressing further within the performing arts. All classes provide challenging, inspiring lessons structured around technique and performance skills.
There is no need to audition for LIPA 4:19. To apply for a place simply complete an application form. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Summer Workshop 1: THE WIZ 1st-5th August 2011 for ages 7 to 19

Summer Workshop 2: ACT UP! 1st-5th Auguest 2011 for ages 4-6

Affiliated to The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), we offer high standards in Musical Theatre training for ages 4 to 19. All students follow a structured curriculum in Acting, Dance & Singing leading to Trinity Guildhall Exams in Musical Theatre and Performance as well as productions and concerts. Our success as a Part-time Performing Arts Academy was recently reported in the National Press (Daily Mirror: Thursday, 17th February 2011)

Based at Wanstead High School, a Performing Arts College, our students enjoy the benefit of purpose built accommodation including Theatre, Dance and Music Studios.

Our vibrant team of staff comprises of industry professionals with a wide and varied experience of the Performing Arts that have been selected for their excellent teaching skills ensuring the very best in Theatre Education. Most are currently working in the West End. All staff have an enhanced CRB check.

LIPA believes strongly in Performing Arts are for everyone; and welcomes all abilities. There are no auditions; and we work consistently to build and develop confidence and skills.

At LIPA 4:19 Wanstead, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all our students where all students are encouraged to work as a team and help each other to realise their full potential as performers.

Alongside, the academy we run a Theatrical Agency offering opportunities in both film and theatre. Membership to the Agency is optional and free to existing students.

Classes run on Saturday Mornings from 9:30 to 12:45 during term time with 12 sessions per term.

Classes are divided into:

Early Years for ages 4 to 6 (90 mins session)

Academy 7:9 for ages 7 to 9 (3 hour session)
Academy 10:12 for ages 10 to 12 (3 hour session)
Academy 13:15 for ages 13 to 15 (3 hour session)
Academy 16+ for ages 16-19 (3 hour session)

The Early Years Classes are taught throughout by an Early Years Specialist with skills in Acting, Dance & Singing. All the Academy groups rotate through 1 hour sessions in each of Acting, Dance & Singing with a specialist in each field.

All teachers follow The Liverpool Institutes’ Teaching & Delivery Scheme of Work ensuring a structured approach to each student’s development. In addition, there are frequent monitoring visits from the main Institute.

Free Trial sessions are available to new students; and there is a range of payment options available including discounted fees where applicable.

Visitors should note that we use the entrance to the Wanstead Leisure Centre which leads into back of the School where the Performing Arts Suite is located. There is ample Car Parking available.