VIDEO: A Welcome from PQA Bishop Stortford
WELCOME TO PQA BISHOP’S STORTFORD
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PQA Bishop’s Stortford operates on Saturdays from
Birchwood High School, Parsonage Lane, Bishop’s Stortford.
The excellent facilities at our Academy include a 250 seat theatre with brand new lighting and sound equipment and a large ‘black box’ drama studio.
Our team of first class tutors deliver fun-filled, action packed sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and TV & Film.
We would love to show you what we do so please call Lee on 07540 994957 to arrange a free taster session, request a brochure or go ahead and enrol online now!
Lee Ellaway – Principal
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Our People
Principal – Lee Ellaway
Hello, my name is Lee and I am thrilled to be the Principal of PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
I have lived in Bishop’s Stortford for over 25 years.
My passion for the performing arts, my connection with children and young people and my determination to deliver the best quality teaching whilst ensuring my students have as much fun as possible, will guarantee that Saturdays are the best day of the week!
I have been involved in theatre, entertainment and music for many years as a performer and as an event manager/producer.
In the past, I have appeared in numerous theatre productions including ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾’, ‘Outside Edge’, ‘Grease’, ‘The Recruiting Officer’, ‘Can You Hear Me At The Back’ and ‘Mr Macaroni and the Exploding Pizza Pie’. I have also starred in a lot of pantomimes over the years, usually playing the Dame.
I have also done a lot of work as a presenter/host/compere for various projects from corporate events and private functions to large outdoor live shows.
Previously, I have taught drama and musical theatre to children of all ages elsewhere but the PQA modules, lesson plans and teaching resources are by far the best I have ever worked with. Our methods are engaging, entertaining and educational – in exactly the right measures.
I have a teenage daughter who has been a performer from a very young age so I am an experienced ‘theatre parent’ too.
So, if you are looking for something amazing to do at the weekends, come and see me at PQA Bishop’s Stortford!
Principal – Lee Ellaway
Hello, my name is Lee and I am thrilled to be the Principal of PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
I have lived in Bishop’s Stortford for over 25 years.
My passion for the performing arts, my connection with children and young people and my determination to deliver the best quality teaching whilst ensuring my students have as much fun as possible, will guarantee that Saturdays are the best day of the week!
I have been involved in theatre, entertainment and music for many years as a performer and as an event manager/producer.
In the past, I have appeared in numerous theatre productions including ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾’, ‘Outside Edge’, ‘Grease’, ‘The Recruiting Officer’, ‘Can You Hear Me At The Back’ and ‘Mr Macaroni and the Exploding Pizza Pie’. I have also starred in a lot of pantomimes over the years, usually playing the Dame.
I have also done a lot of work as a presenter/host/compere for various projects from corporate events and private functions to large outdoor live shows.
Previously, I have taught drama and musical theatre to children of all ages elsewhere but the PQA modules, lesson plans and teaching resources are by far the best I have ever worked with. Our methods are engaging, entertaining and educational – in exactly the right measures.
I have a teenage daughter who has been a performer from a very young age so I am an experienced ‘theatre parent’ too.
So, if you are looking for something amazing to do at the weekends, come and see me at PQA Bishop’s Stortford!
Susanna – Musical Theatre
Susanna Cork is our excellent Musical Theatre teacher.
She is a highly qualified and experienced teacher and performer. Susanna is a Licentiate of the London College of Music.
Her passion for Musical Theatre is infectious which makes her classes fantastic fun and hugely productive.
Susanna’s performing credits include ‘Fantine’ in Les Miserables (including the musical’s 20th anniversary production), West Side Story, My Fair Lady, 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun and the Sound of Music.
Susanna performs regularly as a solo singer/songwriter and has supported acts such as Natalie Imbruglia and appeared at festivals with The Sugababes and Tinchy Stryder. She has also sung for HRH Prince Charles at the Royal Albert Hall.
Susanna – Musical Theatre
Susanna Cork is our excellent Musical Theatre teacher.
She is a highly qualified and experienced teacher and performer. Susanna is a Licentiate of the London College of Music.
Her passion for Musical Theatre is infectious which makes her classes fantastic fun and hugely productive.
Susanna’s performing credits include ‘Fantine’ in Les Miserables (including the musical’s 20th anniversary production), West Side Story, My Fair Lady, 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun and the Sound of Music.
Susanna performs regularly as a solo singer/songwriter and has supported acts such as Natalie Imbruglia and appeared at festivals with The Sugababes and Tinchy Stryder. She has also sung for HRH Prince Charles at the Royal Albert Hall.
Jamie – Comedy & Drama
Jamie has previously taught at drama at a number of schools in the Bishop’s Stortford area and in London.
Her enthusiasm and energy are key to her classes, in which she always wants to get something new from her students, building their performance skills as well as their self confidence.
Jamie’s acting credits include The Bald Prima Donna, The Memory of Water, A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Erpingham Camp, ‘Mrs Lovett’ in Sweeney Todd, and ‘Joanne’ in Company.
As well as a keen actress and drama tutor, Jamie is also an accomplished singer/songwriter having appeared at festivals alongside The Hoosiers, Scouting for Girls and The Sugababes.
Jamie – Comedy & Drama
Jamie has previously taught at drama at a number of schools in the Bishop’s Stortford area and in London.
Her enthusiasm and energy are key to her classes, in which she always wants to get something new from her students, building their performance skills as well as their self confidence.
Jamie’s acting credits include The Bald Prima Donna, The Memory of Water, A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Erpingham Camp, ‘Mrs Lovett’ in Sweeney Todd, and ‘Joanne’ in Company.
As well as a keen actress and drama tutor, Jamie is also an accomplished singer/songwriter having appeared at festivals alongside The Hoosiers, Scouting for Girls and The Sugababes.
Eric – Film & Television
Eric has been working successfully as a producer/director for over 15 years.
His passion and dedication for the visual arts has seen him work with some of the industries high profile clients and produce corporate productions for blue chip companies such as Serco, RBS and Granada to name a few.
He frequently produces an international magazine type show for Europe showcasing the talent the UK offers in Music, Arts and Film.
Eric graduated with Honours in Media Production Management and has travelled the world creating bespoke and awarding winning productions in Film, Music videos and Documentaries.
Eric is thrilled to be the Film & TV tutor at PQA and enjoys working with the pupils to produce some exciting and creative work.
Eric – Film & Television
Eric has been working successfully as a producer/director for over 15 years.
His passion and dedication for the visual arts has seen him work with some of the industries high profile clients and produce corporate productions for blue chip companies such as Serco, RBS and Granada to name a few.
He frequently produces an international magazine type show for Europe showcasing the talent the UK offers in Music, Arts and Film.
Eric graduated with Honours in Media Production Management and has travelled the world creating bespoke and awarding winning productions in Film, Music videos and Documentaries.
Eric is thrilled to be the Film & TV tutor at PQA and enjoys working with the pupils to produce some exciting and creative work.
Kate – Poppets
Kate Millner is our wonderful ‘Poppets’ teacher for students aged 4 and 5.
She is a very experienced, qualified Primary teacher and Professional performer.
When teaching younger students she gets a great deal of pleasure from helping them take their first steps in drama and watching them develop their inner confidence and personal skills in speaking and listening.
Kate’s performing credits span over twenty five years. They include Macbeth, Pirates of Penzance, The Jungle Book, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Beauty and the Beast, Romeo and Juliet, Snow White and Blood Brothers.
Kate – Poppets
Kate Millner is our wonderful ‘Poppets’ teacher for students aged 4 and 5.
She is a very experienced, qualified Primary teacher and Professional performer.
When teaching younger students she gets a great deal of pleasure from helping them take their first steps in drama and watching them develop their inner confidence and personal skills in speaking and listening.
Kate’s performing credits span over twenty five years. They include Macbeth, Pirates of Penzance, The Jungle Book, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Beauty and the Beast, Romeo and Juliet, Snow White and Blood Brothers.
Hannah – Academy Assistant
Hannah Ellaway is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
She studies full-time at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
Hannah’s performance credits include numerous pantomimes and dance shows, a TV commercial for mobile phones (shot in Austria), a music video for The Temper Trap (‘Love Lost’), ‘What’s the Word?’ – a TV programme for the Disney Channel, a radio commercial for ‘Change 4 Life’, ‘Peter Pan’ (musical) and she was in the last of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.
Hannah – Academy Assistant
Hannah Ellaway is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
She studies full-time at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
Hannah’s performance credits include numerous pantomimes and dance shows, a TV commercial for mobile phones (shot in Austria), a music video for The Temper Trap (‘Love Lost’), ‘What’s the Word?’ – a TV programme for the Disney Channel, a radio commercial for ‘Change 4 Life’, ‘Peter Pan’ (musical) and she was in the last of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.
Amy – Academy Assistant
Amy Barnard is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
She works in the AM Academy and studies in Red Group in the PM Academy.
Her performance credits include a BBC ident, TV commercials (Robinsons, Capital One & Odeon Cinemas), a music video (for ‘Goldspot’ MTV USA) plus numerous pantomimes and dance shows.
Amy – Academy Assistant
Amy Barnard is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
She works in the AM Academy and studies in Red Group in the PM Academy.
Her performance credits include a BBC ident, TV commercials (Robinsons, Capital One & Odeon Cinemas), a music video (for ‘Goldspot’ MTV USA) plus numerous pantomimes and dance shows.
Maisie – Academy Assistant
Maisie Humphreys is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
Her qualifications include Trinity Grade 8 singing, LAMDA Grade 7 acting, Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance Gold 3 medals and Grade 6 piano.
Maisie performs regularly as a solo singer/songwriter and dancer.
She has also appeared in numerous shows and pantomimes.
Maisie – Academy Assistant
Maisie Humphreys is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
Her qualifications include Trinity Grade 8 singing, LAMDA Grade 7 acting, Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance Gold 3 medals and Grade 6 piano.
Maisie performs regularly as a solo singer/songwriter and dancer.
She has also appeared in numerous shows and pantomimes.
John – Academy Assistant
John Wayer is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
He works in the PM Academy and studies in Red Group in the AM Academy.
John has always had a passion for working in the arts particularly in film and theatre and has studied drama at ‘A’ level.
He enjoys supporting the talent at PQA and loves working alongside our team of professionals.
John – Academy Assistant
John Wayer is our classroom assistant and runner at PQA Bishop’s Stortford.
He works in the PM Academy and studies in Red Group in the AM Academy.
John has always had a passion for working in the arts particularly in film and theatre and has studied drama at ‘A’ level.
He enjoys supporting the talent at PQA and loves working alongside our team of professionals.
Sharon – Chaperone
Sharon is a licensed chaperone and has worked with children in the performing arts for over 10 years.
She has worked on professional theatre shows and on film sets with children of all ages.
Sharon has chaperoned extensively in the UK and abroad for companies including Disney, Warner Bros and Sylvia Young Theatre School.
Sharon – Chaperone
Sharon is a licensed chaperone and has worked with children in the performing arts for over 10 years.
She has worked on professional theatre shows and on film sets with children of all ages.
Sharon has chaperoned extensively in the UK and abroad for companies including Disney, Warner Bros and Sylvia Young Theatre School.
