Summer Stage School 2026
Choose your show below!
WHAT TO EXPECT
The NPA Summer Experience
Rehearse and perform in a fully staged production — all in one unforgettable week.
Choose a Play or Musical in a Week — or take part in both!
Open to all experience levels, no audition required.
- Make friends and perform together
- Be part of a full-scale show
- Perform live in a real theatre
- Includes photos, t-shirt & 2 tickets
THE wind in the willows
Play in a Week
£279 £299 / week*
- From 3rd – 8th August
- Hills Road Sixth Form College
Step into this beloved classic and bring it to life on stage in just 6 days!
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR
Musical in a Week
£299 £319 / week*
- From 17th – 22nd August
- Hills Road Sixth Form College
SEE IT IN ACTION
Take a look at last summer
Last summer, our students took to the stage in two fully staged productions — The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and The Addams Family Musical.
In just one week, they rehearsed, built confidence, made friends — and performed live on stage.
Key Details
HOW IT WORKS
Each week features five days of rehearsals, culminating in an unforgettable Saturday performance:
Mon–Fri: 10am–3pm
Rehearsals at Hills Road Sixth Form College — our vibrant, welcoming space!
Sat: Show day!
At 2pm, the cast arrive at the Robinson Theatre, ready for our 7pm show!
FAQs
You might have some questions regarding our Summer School. Here are some common ones:
Anyone aged 9–16 with a love for performing can join our Summer School! No experience needed — just enthusiasm.
Everyone gets to shine in each production! After booking your place, you’ll receive details to submit an optional video audition for a lead role for the production(s) you have signed up for.
Monday–Friday (Rehearsals)
10:00–15:00 at Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00–11:30 | Rehearsal Session 1 |
| 11:30–11:45 | Break |
| 11:45–13:15 | Rehearsal Session 2 |
| 13:15–14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00–15:00 | Rehearsal Session 3 |
Saturday (Show Day)
14:30–20:15 at The Robinson Theatre, Cambridge
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:30–15:45 | Arrival & Costume Prep |
| 15:45–16:45 | Dress Rehearsal |
| 17:45–18:15 | Break & Final Notes |
| 18:30 | Showtime! Live performance for families |
Yes! You’ll see the instalment option after you select your chosen week.
The deadline for those wanting to pay by instalments is 31st June.
An unforgettable summer on stage.
- No audition required
