Drama

NMPAT offers a range of drama activities for students of all ages.  For those under 9 years of age, use the links below to find your nearest Saturday Centre – all of which have open access activities where no experience is needed.

For those aged 9 to 19, Youth Theatre and Young Actors Company take place on Saturday afternoons, at NMPAT – see below for more information – and we run group lessons on Tuesday evenings, during term time.

We also offer individual lessons for anyone of any age – adults included.

Lots of our Saturday Centres also offer drama activities – use the links below to find your local Centre and see what you can be involved with.

NMPAT can provide individual lessons, outside of school, for anyone keen to develop their skills – lessons can be arranged for school-aged students as well as adult learners.

Lessons are usually arranged on a one-to-one basis with a specialist teacher and take place during term time, outside of school hours, at NMPAT, Kettering Road, Northampton. In some cases, it may be possible to arrange lessons in alternative locations, e.g. at one of our Saturday Centres.

We commit to delivering 30 lessons across a full academic year (average of ten per term).  Cost information can be found on our payments page.

To apply for lessons, please complete and submit our online application form – click here to apply

Upon receipt of your application, our office team will look into finding a suitable teacher and be in touch with more information.

NMPAT Youth Theatre provides high quality performing arts opportunities for young people aged 9 to 18. We keep the social, emotional and educational development of our young people at the heart of what we do, aiming to inspire and nurture our students, allowing them to excel.

Each week, we incorporate games to encourage participation and team working, improving our communication skills and encouraging articulate, confident and well-rounded individuals to advance their skills in all aspects of theatre craft:

  • Acting – performing scripted plays from Greek Theatre up to the present day
  • Devised Drama
  • Musical Theatre – vocal techniques and creative movement
  • Technical Stagecraft: sound, lighting, production, direction, set design and make up
  • Physical Theatre
  • Playwriting

We offer Skills Workshops to support our weekly activities, which have included:

  • Frantic Assembly Theatre – Physical Theatre
  • Circus skills
  • Sound and lighting

Youth Theatre is open access – you don’t need to have any experience to join – and registration is via an online form: https://bit.ly/YouthTheatre2526. You are welcome to go along any Saturday afternoon, during term time, for a free trial session – please contact Nikki Taylor, Head of Youth Theatre, to arrange a visit: youththeatre@nmpat.co.uk

More information can be found on our Youth Theatre page

Young Actors Company is an auditioned County Ensemble, providing high quality performing arts opportunities for young people aged 13 to 19.  Using the power of drama and theatre as a vehicle for development, the Young Actors Company create powerful theatre aimed at challenging and educating its audience.

Members participate in the National Theatre Connections project each year.

The ensemble meets on Saturday afternoons, during term time, from 3.30-5.30pm, at NMPAT.

Membership is subject to an annual audition, further details of which can be found on our County Auditions page.  For payment information, including how to make a payment, please see our Pricing and payments page. Financial support is available for those in need.

Saturday Music and Arts Centres

Brackley and Cheney
Daventry
Duston (Northampton)
Holloway (Northampton)
Kettering
Nene Valley (Oundle)
Towcester
Wellingborough
Y-Not Arts
Youth Theatre

Financial Support

NMPAT are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in the arts.  Find out how we can help support you and your family.

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