For the past six months, students from The Pauline Quirke Academy in Stockport have been busy in rehearsals. They’ve been getting ready to take their performance of Oliver Jr to The Lowry, Salford Quays, in Manchester. On Sunday 2 July 2023 young performers from Stockport aged 6 to 18 took to the stage at the amazing Quays Theatre.
PQA Stockport showcased two sold out performances. The AM cast performed a matinee and the PM cast performed an evening show. Here’s what some of the audience members had to say:
“It was so fantastic. The talent was unbelievable, and we were all in awe.”
“Well done to the students and well done to leading cast who were simply outstanding.”
“I was blown away with the talent of these children. Thank you all PQA Team your just the best.”
One student from Stockport had this to say about their experience ‘I can’t believe we won’t be rehearsing Oliver anymore. I had the best time and was so excited for my family to see me up on stage. I am sad Oliver is over, but I am really excited for our next show which we will be performing in the West End in London next year.’’
The Principal of PQA Stockport said ‘’Words can’t express how proud we are of all our students at PQA Stockport for their incredible performances of Oliver. Every student gave their all up on that stage and delivered a truly professional standard show. They had the audience on their feet at both performances. The talent of these young performers continues to astound us! We are very excited to deliver more opportunities for these talented individuals to perform.’’
It has been a busy time for PQA Stockport with our PM academy making their West End debut 12 months ago. So, what more do they have to look forward to? Well, students from our AM Academy will now be diving straight back into rehearsals as they will be heading to London in May 2024 to perform in the West End!
If your child is aged 6-18 and would love to get involved in the academy, PQA Stockport is now accepting new students!
Visit the Pauline Quirke Academy website for more information.
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Yes! Every academy offers one free trial session, as long as there is space available in the age group. If the group is currently full, you can join the waiting list, and we’ll contact you as soon as a place becomes available.
PQA runs for 41 weeks throughout the school year. You can find the full list of term dates on each academy’s webpage, just search for your local academy and visit its web page.
PQA provides performing arts training for children and teens aged 4–18. Our Main Academy (ages 6–18) includes three core classes:
Some academies also offer Poppets (ages 4–6), an energetic 90-minute class introducing young children to singing, dancing and acting.
PQA welcomes all children, whether they’re complete beginners or already confident performers. There’s no audition needed to join.
At PQA students in Main Academy are grouped by age, learning with other children and young people at similar stages.
This depends on where you feel your child will be happiest. Some 6-year olds are ready to join the 6-9 age group in Main Academy, others will feel more comfortable starting in Poppets.
Your always welcome to discuss what’s best for your child with your local Principal before booking your free session.