Northern Performance Academy - NPA

01/09/2026

We are back in the office from Wednesday this week after a much needed break! Please bear with us as we get through admin from enquiries and prepare the school for students to return.

We will also be sending out our start of term newsletter on Friday, with lots of wonderfully exciting things to tell you all, so please check spam!

Classes reopen from Week Commencing 7th September and we can’t wait to welcome you all back to stage school training!

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16/08/2026

So proud alexagoodallofficial and everyone should go and see this film ASAP-especially our students!

So inspiring for our students to know that Alexa attended ACTAcademy UK Harrogate and Northern Performance Academy - NPA, where her love of acting began!

It’s hugely exciting to know that an acting and performing arts journey could result in success like this! Watching Alexa on the big screen alongside Martin Freeman was a very proud moment for us here!

Keep being amazing Alexa and if you haven’t seen this film yet we’ve posted it in the comments section - it’s a really thought-provoking and creative film so go grab a ticket now!!

11/07/2026

10/07/2026

Read more: https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/local-news/harrogate/harrogate-authors-novel-makes-stage-debut-as-musical/

10/07/2026

Second show tonight! If you haven’t already got your tickets you can get them here….this is such a great show for primary school pupils and family’s all about the use of social media, identity and starting high school!

You’ll also be delighted to know we have an air conditioned theatre!

https://www.ticketsource.com/northern-performance-academy/miss-influential-the-musical/e-evjbgl

09/07/2026

It’s OPENING NIGHT of the brand new musical ‘Miss Influential!’ This is a world premiere and NPA Productions are delighted to be staging it for the first time, having worked alongside writer and composer Sarah Day and Nicole Johnson, who will be attending the shows all week!

THURSDAY 9th July 7pm
FRIDAY 10th July 7pm
SATURDAY 11th 2pm and 7pm

It’s a hot week for a show but thankfully our air conditioned Grand Hall Theatre is providing a welcome sanctuary away from the heat!
See you all there!

This is a musical with a fantastic message and suitable for children and families so why not support new writing, your local arts centre and these hard working performers.

Last minute availability for tickets in Harrogate is here…..

https://www.ticketsource.com/northern-performance-academy/miss-influential-the-musical/e-evjbgl

Or just search Miss Influential Tickets on Google

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24/06/2026

It’s Acting Class at NPA. 20 minutes to rehearse and make your choices. Skills practised;

Memorisation
Characterisation
Creating Context
Unique Actor Interpretation
Quick Preparation
Solo Work
Live Performance
Sharing Work for Feedback
Focus
Clarity

1 script. 1 great piece of advice. 8 different performances.

27/05/2026

The cast of the upcoming new musical ‘Miss Influential’ by Sarah Day and Nicole Johnson had the fantastic opportunity to work with both creatives recently in rehearsals. NPA Productions will be staging the musical in July for its world premiere!

The day ended with a brilliant performance for Sarah and Nicole. The cast performed some of the main ensemble numbers for them to see their musical jump from page to stage - for the very first time! A special moment for us all!

We finished a long day with a hugely inspiring Q and A session. The cast asked some really insightful questions and had the chance to learn about life as a professional composer, musician, actor and writer! Huge thanks to both ladies for their time, passion and energy in the room!

26/05/2026

Reminder 🌟

We are closed for half term this week and will reopen Monday 1st June.

We hope everyone has a lovely week off enjoying the sunshine ☀️

25/05/2026

What a dream come true! ✨🎭

The two lead characters, both NPA students, had the incredible opportunity to meet and work with the amazing composer and West End musician, Nicole Johnson, and Writer/Actor Sarah Day on their brand new musical ’MISS INFLUENTIAL’ — and what an inspiring experience it’s been!

To collaborate with such talented creatives, bringing these characters and this story to life, has been truly unforgettable. The passion, creativity, and magic in the room has us even more excited for what’s to come. 💫