About TPA
TPA Theatre School is not a Franchise. It is a vibrant independent theatre school established in 2009 by Principal, Jemma Carlisle in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. The school aims to enable young people who have a passion for performing arts to develop their talent through performance in acting, singing and dancing.
TPA is run by experienced and dedicated Theatre professionals who are passionate about what they do and how they do it.
Our students have the opportunity to perform in a number of productions throughout the year including fully staged musicals together with other regular performances and presentations.
We are proud that we are innovative in that many of our musicals and one act productions (which have been critically acclaimed) are written in-house specifically for performance by young people.
Whether students wish to pursue a career in performing arts or simply want to learn new skills, meet new people, build confidence and have a lot of fun along the way we are confident that the best training and performance opportunities are offered by TPA.
Forthcoming Events
Saturday Morning Sessions - Morton, Gainsborough
Sessions are 10am to 1pm, spending an equal amount of time on dance, singing and drama. The Gainsborough Branch presents a series of it's own shows and performances throughout the year, click here for details of these.
Age range 9 to 21 years
Costs are £10 per session, PAYG or 10% discount if you pay a term in advance.
Friday Evening Sessions - Welton, Lincoln
Sessions are 6pm to 8.30pm and spend an equal amount of time on drama, singing and dance. As with our other branch the Welton Branch presents a series of it's own shows and performances throughout the year, click here for details.
Age range 9 to 21 years
Costs are £10 per session, PAYG or 10% discount if you pay a term in advance.
Discount is available for members who want to attend both Gainsborough and Welton branches, please see our fees page for details.
Get in touch via our contact page for further details or to register for either group.
Covid-19 Suspension
Like other theatre schools currently all our activities remain suspended pending government guidance on when and how it is safe to resume them.
We are hoping to restart our regular programme of classes and rehearsals with our Gainsborough and Welton branches in September, providing the public health situation has improved sufficiently by then and we are advised restrictions have been relaxed in such a way as to allow this.
In the meantime we are running two online musical theatre summer schools in August, for details click here.
Sending our very best wishes to all TPA members and their families present and past.
Take care everyone and stay safe out there,
Jemma, Christine & Greg
