PQA Brighton West is a weekend performing arts school for children, based in Southwick Community Centre, offering performing arts sessions which combine acting, singing, dancing lessons, filming and comedy, every Saturday.

Led by Principal Rebecca and a team of dedicated teachers, we're passionate about nurturing young talent. We truly believe that the life skills your child develops at PQA, like confidence, resilience, and communication, will stay with them for life! 

Our weekly sessions include Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television for children and young people aged 4-18. At PQA Brighton West, we are committed to delivering first-class performing arts sessions giving children the space to learn new skills, make friends, build self-belief, all in a safe and welcoming environment while they explore the world of performing arts.

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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EXPLORE A WORLD OF PERFORMING ARTS..

Take a look below at the exciting things we have coming up at PQA Brighton West. 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. At PQA, the excitement goes beyond performing, our students also explore creative pathways in the performing arts industry. 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.

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

main academy
Ages 6-18
dance school
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.
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PQA Brighton West.

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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 09:15 - 10:45
Places available
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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 11:00 - 12:30
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:30 - 12:45
Limited availability
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 13:30 - 16:45
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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 Brighton West
Brighton West Acting For Screen
  • Brighton West Acting For Screen
  • Join us at PQA Brighton West for our Acting for Screen works...
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Brighton West Musical Theatre
  • Brighton West Musical Theatre
  • Join us at PQA Brighton West for our Musical Theatre project...
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  • Brighton West Summer School
  • Join us at PQA Brighton West for our Summer School - a week ...
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Rebecca Goffin
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Hi, I’m Becca and I am delighted to be the Principal of PQA! I have been part of the PQA family since September 2010, where I taught the Musical Theatre module for over 10 years I love everything about theatre and performing arts. It is my aim as Principal to nurture, encourage and support my students to build their passion in the performing arts and to help their confidence and enjoyment grow.

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