Wac Arts

Wac Arts is a North London based performing arts charity providing arts programme for young people.

We offer professional yet accessible arts and creative media programming for 5-25-year-olds during the weekend, with occasional summer programming. At Wac Arts we have fully developed a practice of arts training which values the key, transferable skills that young people learn from arts experiences. The History of Wac Arts:

Wac Arts began thirty years ago as Weekend Arts College offering training

in the arts for young people from low-income families. As of now, we provide professional standard learning to help talented young people to apply for further or higher education in the performing arts. We started with drama classes on Saturdays in a community hall for a handful of students. From these beginnings, we grew and developed and, in 1980, moved into the Inter-Action building in Kentish Town. There, we were able to take advantage of the studios and large hall space available. We extended the range of subjects we offered and increased the number of young people we could take. As the first intake of children grew up, we began to offer classes for older pupils and Senior Wac Arts began to take shape. We offered holiday courses and playschemes and employed our first administrator to deal with the increasing demands of all our new projects. In 2000 we moved into our new premises at the Hampstead Old Town Hall, which gave a new generation access to state of the art facilities. It also provided the opportunity for us to extend our provision still further to include weekday and term time projects for young people who have difficulties within the mainstream education system. Over the years, Wac Arts has developed a comprehensive portfolio of arts training opportunities which take children and young people from drop-in projects for the under-fives all the way through to the professional Diploma for the eighteen plus age group. Throughout our history, we have worked hard to ensure that we are fully inclusive so that we can sustain equality of opportunity for all our students. In this, we have developed a significant reputation in the field. We are known for providing a platform for those who want to excel, but lack support, or who would otherwise be unable to gain access to mainstream provision. We look forward to taking this further in the next thirty years!

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14/08/2026

And just like that, another Summer School comes to an end.

This year has been our biggest yet, and we’ve loved seeing our young people embrace creativity, try new things and explore their ideas with such enthusiasm.

Our tutors have been at the heart of that journey, going above and beyond to create a space where everyone could experiment, have fun and let their creativity shine.

A huge thank you to every young person who took part and brought such a vibrant energy to Summer School, and to our wonderful tutors for guiding and encouraging them throughout.

Here’s a little reflection on all the fun we’ve had!

12/08/2026

Want to help shape the future of Wac Arts?

We’re looking for young people aged 16–24 to join the Wac Arts Youth Advisory Group from September 2026.

Bring your ideas. Challenge us. Help shape our creative programmes, communications and decisions.

Applications are open for our Youth Advisory Group!
🎂 Ages 16–24
🎟️ Free Wac Arts event tickets
💷 £30 per in-person meeting + expenses covered
🎨 Get involved. Share your ideas. Make an impact.

Apply by Wednesday 19 August!
🔗 Link below.

https://ow.ly/JU9X50ZyTE4

10/08/2026

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We’ve got you covered! Enjoy 15% OFF venue hire on all bookings this August.

Head to the link in the bio to start your booking today!

07/08/2026

Our Intergenerational Writing Project 2026 has come to an incredible close, and we're so proud of everything this group has achieved.

We've seen stories shared, friendships formed and creativity flourish as young people (16–24) and adults (60+) came together to write, connect and inspire one another.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, and to playwright Beth Flintoff for guiding this wonderful journey. We're so proud of everything you've created and the community you've built together.

Here's to the stories that bring us closer.

05/08/2026

The Camden Fringe kicks off today here at Wac Arts!

We have a great selection of fabulous shows that are being driven by absolutely stunning creatives.

So head to the link in the bio to catch them whilst you can!

04/08/2026

1 day left!

Tomorrow is your final opportunity to join us for the last week of Summer School.

Don’t miss a week packed with creativity, confidence building, new friendships and our exciting end of week performance.

Can’t make the full week? Day passes will still be available.

Don’t miss the grand finale of Summer School 2026!

Join us using the link in the bio.

03/08/2026

That's a wrap on Play in a Week! 🎭✨

In just five days, our amazing young performers created and staged a whole play, and what an incredible performance it was!

A huge thank you to all of our participants for bringing so much creativity, energy, and teamwork to the week. You should all be so proud of everything you achieved.

And a special thank you to our fantastic director for your support, inspiration, and dedication throughout the project.

We loved every minute and can't wait to welcome many of you back for more theatrical adventures!

31/07/2026

Ready to step into the world of K-pop?

Meet Mickey, our K-pop workshop leader, whose passion for dance spans traditional Filipino folk dance, contemporary training and a lifelong love of K-pop.

Over three evenings this August, you’ll learn exciting choreography, improve your musicality and confidence, and most importantly, have fun dancing together.

Whether you’re taking your very first class or already know every comeback choreography, everyone is welcome.

Use the link in the bio to join in the fun!

29/07/2026

Week 1 is flying bye!

We love seeing so many young people creating, performing, exploring new skills and having the best time at Wac Arts Summer School.

But here’s your reminder: Today is your last chance to sign up for Week 2!

We’ll save you a spot so head to the link in the bio.

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Location

London

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Telephone

020 7692 5800

Website

http://www.WacArts.co.uk/, https://linktr.ee/WacArts

Address

213 Haverstock Hill
London
NW34QP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm