PQA Lytham St Annes is a weekend performing arts school for children, providing the best performing arts sessions every Friday Saturday at Mayfield Primary School.

Our weekly classes include Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television for children and young people aged 4-18. At PQA Lytham St Annes, we are passionate about delivering high-quality performing arts sessions giving kids the space to learn new skills, make friends, build self-belief, all in a safe, warm 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

Managed by Principal Rachael and an exceptional team of teachers, we're passionate about what we do, and we strongly believe that the life skills your child gains at PQA, like confidence, resilience and communication will stick with them throughout life!

We are opening our Poppets (ages 4-6) Academy from 8th November 2025. Book your Free Session and reserve your space today!

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Confidence building activities for teenagers and kids.

In addition to the exciting opportunities available at PQA, we also offer children to delve into other creative aspects of 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 Lytham St Annes.

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

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Ages 6-18
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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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Watch My PQA Journey here to get a glimpse inside PQA. Skye will guide you through everything to expect when you join your local academy.

PQA Lytham St Annes.

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OUR POPPETS ACADEMY OPENS ON 8TH NOVEMBER 2025. RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY BY BOOKING BELOW!

Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 11:00
Places available
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Friday | 16:45 - 20:00
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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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Academy Notices and Projects.

From performing at His Majesty's Theatre in London's West End, to our exciting performing arts festival - there's lots going on at PQA Lytham St Annes this year!

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  • HMT Across The Line
  • Our latest West End show is ACROSS THE LINE, written by Will...
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  • Blue Group Spaces Mixed
  • Spaces available for ages 10-12
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  • Red Group Spaces Mixed
  • Spaces available for ages 13-18
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Rachael McCormick
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Rachael is a professional actress, theatre practitioner and teacher, who was born and bred on the Fylde Coast. After performing in many youth productions and festivals throughout the North West. Rachael went to London to train at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 2009 with a first-class Hons degree in Musical Theatre. She made her professional and West End debut in Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden, covering and playing the roles of Widow Corney and Charlotte.

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