PQA Hertford is a weekend performing arts school for children which offers performing arts sessions which combine acting, singing, dancing lessons, filming, and comedy. Our sessions take place every Friday and Saturday at Robert Barclay Academy.

Our weekend performing arts classes include a Comedy & Drama class, Musical Theatre class and Film & Television class for kids and young people aged 4-18. At Hertford, we are passionate about delivering first-class performing arts lessons 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

Led by Principal Susie and an outstanding 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!

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Fostering Children’s Creative Potential.

Different from an acting club or acting school, children delve into a breathe of activities around all elements of the performing arts. From screenwriting to dance classes, singing lessons and so much more! In addition to the exciting opportunities available at PQA, we also offer children the opportunity to explore other creative aspects of the performing arts industry. Our team of industry professionals are here to help, guide and nurture your child across all three modules: Comedy and Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. Whether that be performing on-stage at His Majesty's Theatre in the West End to seeing your child's latest Film & Television 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 Hertford.

Start your PQA journey 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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PQA Hertford.

Spaces available in our 10:15am Saturday Academy.

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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Friday | 17:00 - 18:30
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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 10:00 - 11:30
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Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 11:30 - 13:00
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Friday | 16:55 - 20:00
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 13:00
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 10:20 - 13:30
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Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 13:50 - 17:00
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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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Term Dates.

Academy Notices and Projects.

Academy notices, projects and events at PQA Hertford
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  • Hertford Across The Line
  • PQA Hertford presents Across The Line Our latest West End s...
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  • Hertford Fifteen
  • PQA Hertford presents Fifteen
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  • Hertford Oz Is Twisted
  • PQA Hertford presents Oz Is Twisted
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Susie Magill
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Ever since I was 9 years old I always wanted to be an actress! As a teenager I attended various theatre schools; including Sylvia Young and the Anna Scher Theatre and loved every minute of it! I was a shy child and acting gave me the confidence, that not only helped me in my career but in my everyday life. As an adult I knew acting was something I wanted to pursue, and auditioned for full time drama school in which I won a full scholarship to Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

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