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PQA Chester

PQA Chester is a dedicated performing arts school with classes for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing, dancing and acting through song), and Film & Television.

Principal note:

We operate on Saturdays from 9:45 -13:00 pm or 13:45 - 17:00 pm, where we welcome students aged 4 to 18. Each week students have sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television, led by our fantastic team of teachers.

We are always working on exciting projects which feature our students performing in a variety of different roles, in musicals, plays, and films.

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Academy Details

Opening Times:

Saturday AM:09:45 - 13:00
Poppets:10:00 - 11.30
Saturday PM (from 28/01/2023):13:45 - 17:00

How To Find Us:

The Catholic High School Chester, Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HS

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07925 000220

Fees:

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

Meet The Chester Team

Jenny Berrisford

Principal

Hello, my name is Jenny, and I am delighted to welcome you to PQA Chester...

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Steph

Vice Principal

I have performed onstage in a variety of shows over the past twenty years...

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Rebecca

Comedy & Drama Teacher

My name is Becca, I studied Drama at Queen Mary University which kick-started my career in comedy as a stand-up, writer and performer...

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Amy

Musical Theatre Teacher

From a young age I have had a passion for both performing arts and teaching; performing in multiple shows a year and competing in...

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Tom

Film & TV Teacher

Tom is a film-maker, photographer, writer and education professional. He works with several organisations to make films that document...

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Kiya

Film & TV Assistant

Kiya is a third-year Television production management student at Edge Hill University, She has worked for a number of organisations in...

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Sue

Poppets Teacher

I started my career with PQA in 2019 as the Poppets Teaching assistant. When the vacancy for the Poppets teacher arose in 2021, I was...

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Sophie

Poppets Assistant

Sophie is our wonderful Poppets assistant. She comes every week dressed in the Poppets theme which we love. Sophie is currently studying...

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Jasmine

Academy Assistant

Hi, I'm Jasmine and I've been at PQA Chester since the first day we ever opened! Back then I was a very shy student in Red Group, 6 years...

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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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