The WIRRAL ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS - WAPA - is a WIRRAL based PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL for 4 to 18 year olds.

WAPA was founded in 1996 to fulfil the needs of many talented local young performers who wanted to enjoy & benefit from expert extra curriculum tuition in the Performing Arts.

We specialise in MUSICAL THEATRE & POP themed SINGING, DRAMA & DANCE

Classes are weekly during School term time.

STUDENTS perform at their centre usually once a term & at least once a year at a local theatre. Previous Shows have been at NEW BRIGHTON FLORAL PAVILION, LIVERPOOL EMPIRE, LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL, LIVERPOOL ST GEORGES HALL, THE GLADSTONE, HESWALL HALL

...Every couple of years we do a trip to perform in LONDON'S WEST END
 

Since our foundation, WAPA has helped students gain grades in GCSE,
A level & LAMDA...The experience at WAPA helps Students get in to train at accredited Performing Arts Schools & are now performing professionally on Stage.

HOWEVER - not all Students join to pass exams, or because they want to begin a professional career in Theatre... At WAPA, we believe that the Performing Arts, possess truly unique qualities for enhancing personal development...they allow young people to develop imagination, confidence, authentic communication skills & positive attitude...and our students really buzz from the experience!