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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]

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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]

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References

  1. Coyle, Colin (13 February 2011). "Farrell's fame academy falls foul of rent quarrel". The Times (UK) . Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 McCahill, Elaine (6 September 2014). "Legendary Factory offers 20 places to Docklands children". The Herald . Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 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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