PQA Amersham is a weekend performing arts academy, which has been providing high-quality performing arts training in a safe and supportive environment since 2010 to children and young people in Amersham, Chesham and the surrounding areas.


Our weekly sessions include delivering first-class performing arts giving children the space to learn new skills, make friends, build confidence, all in a safe and welcome environment while they explore the world of Comedy, Drama, Singing, Dancing and Filmmaking. 


Students aged 4-6 take part in our 90 minute Poppet classes, an introduction to performing arts building skills and encouraging creativity.


Students aged 6-18 take part in a 3-hour session exploring …
•    Comedy & Drama: devising, improvisation and scriptwork
•    Film & Television: screenwriting, storyboarding, filming and acting for camera
•    Musical Theatre: singing, dancing and acting for stage and through song

Led by Principal Liz, Vice Principal Matthew and a team of talented teachers, we are passionate about what we do, and we strongly believe that the important life skills your child gains at PQA - like confidence, resilience and communication - will stick with them throughout life!


PQA Amersham runs at Woodside School which is a secure venue with plenty of parking. The team are all DBS checked and have safeguarding training.


Whether your child dreams of being on stage or on the big screen, or wants to build confidence, resilience and make new friends with a shared interest, PQA has something to offer!

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Fun and exciting Performing Arts classes.

In addition to the exciting opportunities available at PQA, we also offer children the opportunity to delve into other creative aspects of the performing arts industry. Our team of industry professionals are here to help, guide and nurture your child on whichever path they choose – Comedy and Drama, Musical Theatre or Television and Film. Whether that be performing on-stage at His Majesty's Theatre in the West End to seeing your child's latest Film & TV work on the big screen - there's something for everyone at PQA. Take a look below at the exciting things we have coming up at PQA Amersham.

Get started and book your free session today! We can’t wait to meet you and your child at a session soon.

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Ages 6-18
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Our Main Academy sessions offer young performers, actors and filmmakers a 3-hour experience, with an hour spent in each
of our three modules.
Poppets
Ages 4-6
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Our 90-minute Poppets classes introduce young children to singing, dancing, and acting, helping them build skills, and explore
new adventures together.
Your PQA Journey
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Watch My PQA Journey here to get a glimpse inside PQA. Skye will guide you through everything to expect when you join your local academy.

PQA Amersham.

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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 11:30
Places available
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 13:00
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 13:45 - 17:00
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free session:
We welcome children and teens to try our performing arts classes by attending a full session at no charge. Come along and discover what makes PQA so unique, meet the team and join in the fun!

Your academy Principal will let you know how to become a member after your free session. Your child’s place is held for a few days after your session, giving you time to decide if PQA is the right choice for your child.
Fees:
  • Poppets
    4 - 6 years
  • £46.00
  • per month
  • Main Academy
    6 - 18 years
  • £92.00
  • per month
  • Main Academy Sibling
  • £69.00
  • per month

how to find us?

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Enquiries
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Term Dates.

Academy Notices and Projects.

Academy notices, projects and events at PQA Amersham
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  • Poppets Cake
  • ‘Cake’ is a joyful, high-energy play all about teamwork, cre...
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  • Amersham Madagascar JR
  • PQA Amersham (AM academy) will be performing Madagascar Jr i...
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  • Amersham Welcome to Dead End
  • Come and join our PM academy to take part in their 10 year a...
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Liz Charleston
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Liz has been involved with youth theatres since her children were small, mainly as a supportive parent but also as a costume designer and maker! She is thrilled to be Principal at PQA and delighted to be able to offer children in the area a whole new experience in performing arts.

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