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]
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]
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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