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Make Performance

Possible

All Together

Now

LIPA is a world leading provider of university-level performing and creative arts training. An international community of creatives, performers, technicians, filmmakers and business people who learn by working together on fully realised productions and projects.

<span style="text-align:center;display:inline-block;width:100%;">'ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD'</span>

'ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD' 

Sir Paul McCartney
Lead Patron

Copyright: Mary McCartney

WHAT'S ON

WHAT'S ON AT LIPA?

Our students are responsible for over 50 productions a year. Music gigs, theatrical shows, dance shows, festivals, musicals, exhibitions, installations and digital performances are all part of their learning. Many are open to the public. We also hold regular events where you can visit our campus and find out more about studying here.

What's On

Student Stories

Aimee Woods

"Teaching at LIPA was done in such a way going into the real world felt like a natural step"

Aimee Woods - (Graduated 2016)

Aishwarya Raut

"LIPA taught me to be open, curious and most importantly to own and celebrate my individuality."

Aishwarya Raut - Member of leading dance company Rambert. Credits also include the film Rocketman and Brit Awards. (Graduated 2017)

Nuria Sagales Carbonel

"The amount of collaboration, co-writing, productions sessions, jams and networking that take place here are unlike anything I’ve seen before"

Nuria Sagales Carbonel - Music (Songwriting & Performance) (Current Student)

Liverpool Is Your Stage

Liverpool Is Your Stage

A passionate, proud, free-thinking city, Liverpool has a global reputation for producing, supporting and celebrating ground-breaking art and artists. This iconic, diverse, international city is known for its friendliness and kindness.

Our students are welcomed into, and become valued members of, Liverpool’s creative community.

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Numbers

LIPA In Numbers

  • Students

    1000

    Current Students

  • Ratio

    49

    Student Nationalities

  • Ratio

    10:1

    Student / Teacher Ratio

  • Amount invested

    £500k

    Invested annually in facilities

The Latest

The Latest

Paul McCartney gets back to LIPA for first graduation ceremonies in three years

Thursday, 28 July 2022
The Latest

The video for Not Letting You Go, the collaboration between Dance graduate Laura Macy and @resonant_sounds_uk - and featuring contributions from 12 of our graduates (Dance and Music) is now live! Click on the link in our bio to see it.

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The Latest

✨Building opportunities in the performing arts, for ourselves and others - it's the LIPA way. 2021 Dance grad Laura Macy recently brought together 12 alumni to produce a concept video which is released at 22:00 tonight.> Find out more

The Latest

Have you heard? MA Acting (Company) grads @tintedtheatre debut @edfringe with 'Bathroom Confessions' TONIGHT at Zoo Playground 🎆 Written by Solveig Paulsen, this bold, thought-provoking piece follows four young women as they embark into the real world… has school prepared them for the harsh realities of adulthood?

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The Latest

Going through Clearing may feel like a daunting and pressured process, but it can have positive outcomes. Applied Theatre & Community Drama graduate Lucy shared her Clearing experience with us. Our Applied Theatre & Community Drama degree does have limited places available through Clearing. For more details click on the link in our bio.

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