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National Performing Arts School

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The National Performing Arts School (NPAS) is located in Dublin, Ireland. Its courses are aimed at students aged from 2 to 22 years old and include classes in drama, singing and dancing.[citation needed] Every two years, an NPAS show is staged at the Olympia Theatre.[1] The arts school is run by Jill Doyle and Eamon Farrell (brother of Colin Farrell).[2]

Location

NPAS is located in 'The Factory', a rehearsal, recording and performance space.[3] Performers that have rehearsed at 'The Factory' include U2, Britney Spears, Pink, The Abbey Theatre and Riverdance.[3]

Notable alumni

Performers to have attended the school include actors Colin Farrell, Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor and Devon Murray,[4][2] B*Witched members Edele Lynch and Keavy Lynch were also graduates of the NPAS.[2]

References

  1. ^ Coyle, Colin (13 February 2011). "Farrell's fame academy falls foul of rent quarrel". The Times (UK). Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c McCahill, Elaine (6 September 2014). "Legendary Factory offers 20 places to Docklands children". The Herald. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b National Performing Arts School Website: "About us | NPAS". Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  4. ^ Haynes, Kenneth (15 June 2009). "Devon Murray brings more Irishness to 'Harry Potter'". Irish Central. Retrieved 13 December 2023.

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