PQA Barnsley offers classes in Musical Theatre, Comedy & Drama and Film & TV each Saturday. We are based at Barnsley Academy and welcome children and young adults aged 4-18.

Our weekly sessions include delivering first-class performing arts giving children the space to allow them 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. 

Under the leadership of experienced Principal Christine and a fantastic team of teachers, we're 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!

The best part, there is no need to pick just one class, PQA's weekly three-hour sessions explore:

•    Comedy & Drama class: your child will learn creative play, Improv and scriptwriting
•    Musical Theatre class: your child will learn to sing, dance and act for theatre
•    Film & Television class: your child will start to storyboard, screenwrite, film and act for television

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Engaging and fun performing arts sessions.

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

PQA Barnsley.

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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 09:30 - 11.00
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:30 - 12:30
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 13:30 - 16:30
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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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Academy Notices and Projects.

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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Christine Cooksey
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I am delighted to be Principal of PQA Sheffield and PQA Barnsley ; I feel very privileged to work with so many talented children from across the region. I studied music at Bretton Hall College, West Yorkshire and later did my teacher training at The Roehampton Institute in London. Since then, I have worked as a performing arts teacher in schools in London and Yorkshire.

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