HPA Beet – Exam & Performance Pathway

The Exam & Performance Pathway is an optional add-on to the HPA Beet Recreational programme for students who demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to further develop their performing arts training.

This additional weekly class builds upon the learning taking place in the Recreational programme, providing focused coaching in acting, singing and movement while preparing students for examinations and public performance.

Throughout the year, students will:

Develop performance confidence and stage presence.
Refine acting, singing and movement skills.
Participate in the Academy's annual production.
Develop rehearsal etiquette, discipline and teamwork.
Receive more individualised coaching in preparation for performance work.

🌟 2026/27 – Production Year

The Exam & Performance Pathway alternates its focus between Trinity College London Musical Theatre examinations and the Academy's major productions.

The 2026/27 scholastic year is a Production Year. Students will focus on rehearsing and performing Sister Act JR., rather than preparing for a group Trinity examination, while continuing to develop the performance skills and discipline that underpin the pathway.

📌 Important

The Exam & Performance Pathway is an additional weekly class and cannot be booked on its own.

Students enrolled in this pathway must also:

Be enrolled in HPA Beet (Recreational).
Maintain a minimum 85% attendance across both classes.
Commit to rehearsals, performances and all production requirements throughout the scholastic year.

⏱ Programme Details

Duration: 1 hour weekly
Scholastic Year: October 2026 – May 2027
Age: 6–7 years (Born 2019/20)

🎭 2026/27 Academy Production – Sister Act JR.

As part of the pathway, students will participate in Hoi Polloi Academy's 2026/27 production of Sister Act JR.

Creative Team

Director: Marco A. Calleja
Musical Director: Ms Claire Caruana
Choreographer: Mr Warren Bonello

Auditions for Speaking Storytellers

Thursday 10th September 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm

Further audition information will be communicated closer to the date.

Production Contribution – €60

A compulsory €60 Production Contribution applies to all students enrolled in the Exam & Performance Pathway participating in Sister Act JR.

Included

✔ Licensed script and performance rights
✔ Rehearsal materials and production resources
✔ Production administration
✔ Technical rehearsals
✔ Other production-related resources required to stage the musical

Not Included

✘ Costumes
✘ Theatre tickets
✘ Optional production merchandise

💰 Programme Fee

Standard Tuition

HPA Beet (Recreational): €315
Exam & Performance Pathway: €315

Standard Total: €630

Combined Programme Fee

Students enrolling in both programmes benefit from a discounted combined fee.

One-Time Payment: €540

Pembee Subscription: 3 payments of €190
Total payable: €570

Registration Fee

A €50 non-refundable Registration Fee is payable once per student, per scholastic year, irrespective of the number of classes or programmes enrolled in.

Please note: The €60 Production Contribution is additional to the tuition fees above and will be added automatically to your booking.

✔ The combined tuition discount is automatically applied when both programmes are selected.
✔ Prices include VAT.
✔ Fiscal receipts are issued for all payments.

❗ Cancellation Policy

Families choosing the Pembee Subscription may discontinue the programme before the next subscription payment by notifying the Academy in writing:

On or before 30th November 2026 (before the Term Two subscription payment)
On or before 28th February 2027 (before the Term Three subscription payment)

Cancellation requests received after these dates will not affect the upcoming subscription payment.

Students paying the One-Time Programme Fee are not entitled to a partial refund should they withdraw during the scholastic year.

The €50 Registration Fee and €60 Production Contribution are non-refundable.

📌 Please Note

This programme is available only alongside HPA Beet (Recreational).
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participation in the Academy's annual production forms an integral part of this pathway.
Hoi Polloi Academy reserves the right to amend the timetable or teaching arrangements where necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the programme.