PQA Islington has been providing high-quality performing arts training in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment since 2018.

Every Saturday, young people aged 6-18 take part in our exciting three-hour sessions, designed to deliver industry-level performing arts training while building essential life and social skills.

Our students explore three core modules:
• Comedy & Drama - devising, improvisation, and script work
• Film & Television - screenwriting, storyboarding, filming, and acting for camera
• Musical Theatre - singing, dancing, and acting for stage

PQA Islington takes place at Bridge Hungerford School, a secure and fully accessible venue close to Caledonian Park.

Led by Principal Tom and Vice Principal Owen, along with our experienced, DBS-checked, and safeguarding-trained team, we’re passionate about helping young people thrive and flourish.

Whether they dream of performing on stage or screen, or simply want to build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships, PQA Islington is the place to be.

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Drama Classes for Children.

Different from an acting club or acting school, children delve into a breathe of activities around all elements of the performing arts. From Screenplay writing 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 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 Islington.

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.
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PQA Islington.

BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION

Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 13:00
Limited availability
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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:
  • Main Academy
    6 - 18 years
  • £92.00
  • per month
  • Main Academy Sibling
  • £69.00
  • per month

how to find us?

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Enquiries
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Term Dates.

Academy Notices and Projects.

Academy notices, projects and events at PQA Islington
musical-theatre classes
  • Musical Theatre
  • Classes blending acting, dancing and singing.
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comedy drama classes
  • Comedy & Drama
  • Acting classes in a fun, supportive environment.
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film and tv classes
  • Film & Television
  • Hands-on experience in acting for the camera and making films.
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Thomas Sankey
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Tom has a longstanding passion for the creative arts; after gaining a First-Class Honors degree in Drama, Theatre and Media. Tom went on to complete an MA in Musical Theatre at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. In addition to this, Tom also completed a Research Masters which centered on the wellbeing of performers.

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