We believe in the infinite power of the arts to unleash the extraordinary potential of young people. Wac Arts offers inclusive performing arts and media programmes for young people aged 5-26.
Weekend and evening enrichment programmes, summer and holiday projects and a full-time professional training course in the Old Town Hall, Belsize Park in the borough of Camden. Wac Arts has a wide range of halls, studios, rehearsal facilities and meeting rooms for hire. Increasingly recognised as one of London’s top venues for performing arts clientele and a creative hub for our community.
What we offer
Professional level performing arts training for ages 18 and up.
Shorter evening courses and holiday projects for ages 5 and up.
Saturday and Sunday performing arts and media classes for ages 5-26.
All our courses are fully inclusive but we also offer a range of specialist disabilities and inclusion programmes too.
Find out about our courses and projects
Our Patrons
“Giving an opportunity to those who sometimes don’t know how to find that door is a responsibility to all of us who work in the arts”
Jonathan Butterell
“Wac Arts is a lifeline. We would be immeasurably poorer without the young people who have passed through their doors.”
Simon Callow
“Wac Arts felt like home every weekend.”
Ms Dynamite
“Wac Arts supports young people in fulfilling their potential”
Martina Laird
“The power of the arts. Let it be for all not just the privileged few.”
Ann Mitchell
“Wac Arts was a gift to kids like me. It was a route out of – it sounds like a bit of a cliche – the ghetto.”
Danny Sapani
“Wac Arts is an organisation supporting young people who often come from challenging backgrounds like mine.”
Owen Teale
News
New Senior Wac Arts Fencing Classes
Welcome back to a new year at Wac Arts! 2019 promises to be an exciting year, with lots of...
Meet a Tutor: Why Wac Arts Matters
Tommy Edwards, graduate from the prestigious Arts University of Bournemouth, is an experienced film-maker and facilitator, with close to...
Winter Revolution
We were delighted to once again welcome Che Walker and his ‘Revolutionaries’ last Sunday, for a Revolution event packed...
Review of our Diploma 3rd year showcase ‘Road’
Wac Arts 3rd year Diploma student’s presentation of ‘Road’ directed by Ben Bennett was a production full of passion...
Targets smashed at the Wac Arts Cabaret
Sunday saw the latest event in our 40th birthday schedule and our 5th annual fundraiser, the Wac Arts Cabaret!...
Our Professional Showcases Review
On 29 and 30 November, our 40th birthday celebration continued with amazing performances by our full time professional training...
Wac Arts at the BBC Creative Jam
Wac Arts was honoured to be selected as the featured organisation for the BBC Design and Engineering Creative Jam....
Alum and Tutor Lati Saka Shares her Past, Present, and Future with Wac Arts
We sat down with Lati, one of our original students and current tutor, to talk about her experiences at...
Thornton’s Budgens Goes Plastic Free
Our neighbour Thornton’s Budgens is the first British grocery store to announce plastic free zones! In only 10 weeks,...
Fantastic prizes up for grabs in our Wac Arts Birthday Raffle!
The perfect chance to win an amazing treat for you or your friends and family! Prizes include: Draw will...
Wac Arts at the Jack Petchey Foundation Awards
Monday 29th October saw a number of Wac Arts students from across programmes joining the Jack Petchey Foundation for...
Diploma Showcase Tickets Available Now
Get your tickets now to support our full-time students Tickets for our Diploma programme’s end of term performance at...
Recent Tweets
If you haven't seen Chè Walker's 'Time is Love/Tiempo es Amor' yet, why not? Featuring a cast of Wac Arts supporters and alumni, including @sheila_atim! Last week to catch the show > lght.ly/8am7439 #ShoutOutSaturday #WeAreWacArts #LoveWacArts
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Old Town Hall
213 Haverstock Hill
London NW3 4QP
General enquiries: 020 7692 5800
Programmes: 020 7692 5888
Email: Info@WacArts.co.uk
Facebook: WacArts
Twitter: @WacArts
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