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PQA Canterbury

PQA Canterbury is a specialist performing arts Academy at the Barton Manor Academy, with classes for kids and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing) and Film & Television.

Principal note:

Here at PQA Canterbury, our fantastic team of tutors and assistants are just as dedicated to inspiring, engaging and motivating each of our students as I am. Whether our young performers wish to gain confidence, make new friends, or pursue a career in the performing arts, our staff help make it all possible in three magical hours per week.

Our friendly Academy takes place every Saturday morning from 9.45-13.00 and every Saturday afternoon 13.45-17.00 at the Barton Manor Academy.

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Academy Details

Opening Times:

Saturday AM:09:45 - 13:00
Saturday PM:13:45 - 17:00
Poppets:09:45 - 11:30

How To Find Us:

The Barton Manor Academy, Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07548 097631

Fees:

Primary Student £88.00 per calendar month
Sibling Student £66.00 per calendar month
Poppets Student £44.00 per calendar month

Meet The Canterbury Team

Tony Greenlaw

Principal

A proud graduate of one of the top musical theatre programmes in the United States (University of Michigan), Tony has been active in the...

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Abi

Musical Theatre

Abi has been active in musical theatre for over 15 years, and has recently finished an MA in Music Theatre at the Royal Central School of

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Jack

Comedy & Drama

A Kent native, Jack trained as an actor at the prestigious East 15 acting school and, since graduating, has worked extensively as an actor,

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Katherine

Film & Televison

Katherine is an award-winning director, producer and writer.

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Amelia

Poppets

Amelia grew up in Norfolk where she was actively involved in the theatre from a young age. She moved to Kent to attend university, graduatin

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Kamil

Film & TV

Kamil holds a BA(Hons) in Film, Radio and Television studies from Canterbury Christchurch University, and wasted no time in putting his degr

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Our Modules

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre classes combine singing, dance and acting. We teach our students a range of…

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Film & Television

PQA is the largest provider of Film and Television education in the UK for under…

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Comedy & Drama

Our Comedy & Drama lessons provide our students with the knowledge of theatrical forms and…

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Added Benefits

Quirky Kidz

Students at The Pauline Quirke Academy appear in top West End productions, TV programmes, films and commercials thanks to our exclusive professional agency, Quirky Kidz Creative Management.

West End Shows

Imagine the thrill and buzz from performing on stage at a top West End theatre. Our students don't need to imagine – we give them the chance to do just…

PQA Cinema Screenings

Your very own movie screened at your local cinema! Each Academy organises a hugely exciting red carpet premiere at their local cinema, where you will get to watch your Film…

Masterclasses

Our masterclasses are run by industry professionals, often between their work on well-known TV programmes, Hollywood movies, West End shows and music videos.

RSL PQA Qualifications

PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our students, so for those students who want to, we cover the cost for group exams through Trinity College London at no additional charge…

PQA Live

In the event of a national and/or localised lockdowns, bad weather, pandemics or a lack of venue availability etc, Academies will be run virtually as PQA Live. PQA Live will…

Showcases

Our Academies offer at least two performance opportunities a year which can be attended by family and friends.

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