The Exam & Performance Pathway is an optional add-on to the HPA Lime Recreational programme for students who are ready to undertake a more demanding programme of performance training.

Building upon the Recreational programme, this additional weekly class provides intensive coaching in acting, singing and dance while preparing students for the expectations of productions, examinations and future performing arts opportunities.

Throughout the year, students will:

• Develop advanced performance technique and stage presence.

• Refine acting, singing and dance skills to a higher standard.

• Strengthen ensemble work, leadership and collaborative performance.

• Develop rehearsal discipline, professionalism and artistic independence.

• 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 skills, discipline and performance standards expected within 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 Lime (Recreational).

• Maintain a minimum 85% attendance across both classes.

• Commit to rehearsals, performances and all production requirements throughout the scholastic year.

⏱ Programme Details

• Duration: 2 hours weekly

• Scholastic Year: October 2026 – May 2027

• Age: 12–13 years and older (Born 2014 or earlier)

🎭 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

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 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 Lime (Recreational): €630

• Exam & Performance Pathway: €585

Standard Total: €1215

Combined Programme Fee

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

One-Time Payment

€1,095

OR

Pembee Subscription

3 payments of €385
Total payable: €1,155

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 applied automatically 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

• On or before 28th February 2027

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 the €60 Production Contribution are non-refundable.

📌 Please Note

• This pathway is available only alongside HPA Lime (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.