Sharpe Academy is a musical theatre college in North West London offering full-time diplomas, part-time classes for ages 3-18, and professional representation through Agent Sharpe agency since 2008.
Sharpe Academy is a musical theatre college in Hatch End, North West London, established in 2008. It operates from Harrow Arts Centre and offers full-time college training, part-time classes, and an agency called Agent Sharpe. The school is led by Principal Daniel Sharpe and Managing Director Nick Jackson.
The full-time college offers a 3-Year Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre & Acting for students aged 16 and over, and a 1-Year Professional Musical Theatre Course for students aged 18 and over. Both programmes include training in singing, acting, and dance, with around 30-40 hours of classes per week. The school is affiliated with Trinity, ISTD, Acro Arts, LAMDA, and RAD.
Part-time classes are available for children and young adults aged 3-18 in musical theatre, acting, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and acrobatics. Classes are organised by age group: Act 1 for nursery to School Year 1, Act 2 and Act 3 for School Years 2-6, and London Company for School Years 7-13. The part-time programme includes graded levels and requires uniform. Agent Sharpe represents students, graduates, and professional performers for theatre and cruise industry work.
Sharpe Academy is a musical theatre college for students pursuing careers in professional theatre, television and film. Established in 2008, it offers full-time college training, part-time classes, and an international agency called Agent Sharpe that represents students, graduates, and professional performers for theatre and cruise industry work.
Sharpe Academy is based at Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Greater London, HA5 4EA, in North West London. The facility is located 2 minutes walk from Hatch End Train Station with direct line to London Euston.
The organization offers ballet classes from Pre-Primary through Advanced 1 levels, modern dance from Grade 2 through Advanced 2, tap from Grade 1 through Advanced 1, jazz, contemporary, acrobatics, and musical theatre. Classes are available as part of full-time college programs or part-time weekend and evening sessions with graded levels.
Students seeking professional performance careers can enroll in full-time college programs, children and young adults aged 3-18 can join part-time classes, and students aged 16 and above can access pre-vocational part-time options. The agency represents the school’s students, graduates, and professional performers from around the world.
Part-time classes cater for ages 3-18, from Nursery through School Year 13. Full-time college programs accept students aged 16 and above, with an average starting age of 18. Classes range from entry level through Advanced grades in various dance disciplines.
Yes. The organization operates Agent Sharpe, an international agency representing performers for theatre and cruise industry work. Full-time students receive agency representation agreements, and the agency also represents professional performers globally. Students perform in musicals and plays as part of their training.
The organization follows ISTD, RAD, LAMDA, and Acro Arts syllabi. Ballet instruction includes RAD graded examinations, and staff credentials include ISTD qualifications. The curriculum includes graded levels from Entry Grade through Grade 5 and beyond in multiple dance disciplines.
Yes. Full-time students perform in two musicals and one play during their training. Part-time students in Act 2, Act 3, and Company groups participate in a February Musical and July Gala, with a show fee charged per student.
Contact Sharpe Academy by telephone at 020 3859 6216. The Contact page allows booking auditions for full-time courses or trial classes for part-time classes. Direct messages to the official Instagram or Facebook page are also accepted as contact methods.