Every Saturday, PQA Burton Upon Trent offers performing arts sessions for children, located at The De Ferrers Academy, combining acting, singing, dancing lessons, filming and comedy.

Led by Principal Clair and a talented 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!

Our weekly sessions include Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television for children and young people aged 4-18. At PQA Burton Upon Trent, 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

dance classes

Perform in Musicals, Plays and Films.

At PQA, the excitement goes beyond performing, our students also explore creative pathways in 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 Burton Upon Trent.

 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
acting school
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 Burton Upon Trent.

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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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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 Burton Upon Trent
musial-theatre classes
  • Musical Theatre
  • Classes blending acting, dancing and singing.
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comedy drama classes
  • Comedy & Drama
  • Acting classes in a fun, supportive environment.
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film and tv classes
  • Film & Television
  • Hands-on experience in acting for the camera and making films.
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Clair Haynes
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Clair trained as an actor on a full scholarship to The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts and has a BA (hons) Theatre from Guildford School of Acting. Her passion for drama and film making led her through a career as an actor, director, producer and casting director. Work has won awards in Cannes and around the world working with great talent.

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