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Andrea Lynette-Young - Principal PQA Bury

Passionate about performing arts training for children and young people.

Hi, I'm Andrea Lynette-Young, and I am thrilled to be the Principal of PQA Bury. I am so excited to open PQA Bury as I have been the Principal of PQA Eastleigh, down in Southampton, since 2015. Recently I decided it was time to return to my roots in the North West and bring the fantastic Pauline Quirke Academy to the young people of Bury!

My career began in Coronation Street, in 1995 playing the part of Melanie Hesketh; I then, in 1996, played Trish in The Ward, both for Granada Television. I went on to train at The Dance Centre, Preston, where I won the Performer 2000 award, as well as achieving I.S.T.D Tap & Modern Associates Teaching Qualification. I have taught alongside my performing career since 2000. I have been a teacher and workshop facilitator for numerous companies including Leading 'War Horse' workshops for the National Theatre; The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton where I have led various workshops for visiting shows including; 'Shrek' 'Top Hat' 'Oklahoma' 'West Side Story' and 'The Bodyguard'. The Mayflower Musical Youth Theatre, where I was assistant director and choreographer of 'Honk! Jnr'. Young Winchester Theatre Royal, where I recently wrote and directed 'Grimms Fairytale School'. Preston College Dance Centre, Perform, Gymboree & Rascals, along with various independent schools all over the UK.