Your induction days are the start of your ESPA journey, where you will meet your peers, staff and complete induction based activities. Following on from your induction days the normal timetable will commence.

You should arrive at Castle House ready to start at 09:30am

Y1 Musical Theatre Induction

Thursday 3rd September

Y1 Dance Induction

Thursday 3rd September

Y1 Acting Induction

Thursday 3rd September

Y2 Musical Theatre Induction

Friday 4th September

Y2 Dance Induction

Friday 4th September

Y2 Acting Induction

Friday 4th September

Level 2 Induction

Wednesday 2nd September

Level 4 Induction

Wednesday 2nd September

Full timetable commences Monday 7th September 2026

INDUCTION TRIPS

We have already booked several trips for the upcoming year, and as part of the induction process each course has a trip during the first half term. These trips are compulsory and you will find all trip information in the letters linked below. These trips are a wonderful opportunity to bond with your peers and to be inspired by some live theatre.

If you are concerned about funding your contribution towards the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

The trips for each group are as follows:

Level 3 & Level 4 Acting Students

King Lear - The Crucible, Sheffield

Wednesday 29th September - 2:00pm

King Lear - Trip Information

Level 3 & Level 4 Musical Theatre Students

Sylvia - The Curve, Leicester

Wednesday 24th September - 7:30pm

Sylvia - Trip Information

Level 3 Dance Students

Sylvia - The Curve, Leicester

Wednesday 24th September - 7:30pm

Sylvia - Trip Information

Level 2 Students

Sylvia - The Curve, Leicester

Wednesday 24th September - 7:30pm

Sylvia - Trip Information

To register for trip payments, please see the Payment Accounts page