PQA Maidenhead.

Charlotte Hardick

Charlotte trained at Rose Bruford, spending a year of her training at St Mary's University of Minnesota (USA). Charlotte has extensive experience in both theatre and TV/Film and is excited to work with enthusiastic young people. Charlotte is also a qualified Dramatherapist (HCPC) and is passionate about using creativity for positive change.

Christina Forrest

Christina trained at East 15 Acting School in Acting and Stage Combat. Since graduating she has worked professionally in TV, Film and Stage notably for the BBC. In 2018 she took a step back to embark on a new challenge; and now runs a successful Talent Agency. She has since appeared in numerous commercials and worked as a stunt double. Christina has worked with young children since the age of 18 and continues to feel passionate about inspiring imagination, creativity and finding confidence.

Finley Cozens

James Erridge

James is a recent graduate from Nottingham Trent University, with a Masters in Filmmaking. He is passionate about crafting stories that entertain and inform, with a history focusing on comedy and documentary filmmaking.

Niamh Adams

Niamh grew up attending stage school, where her love of performing first began. She went on to study Performing Arts in school before stepping into the professional world as part of the UK tour of The Chalk Garden, working as the understudy. Passionate about musical theatre, Niamh has performed in a variety of roles on stage and is equally passionate about instilling that same love and excitement for performing in her students.

Thomas Hurst

Tom has spent a lot of time working both behind and in front of the camera and is thrilled to be back with the PQA family! He has worked on production for multiple Live TV events including MOTD, BAFTA’s, and the 2024 Olympic games, but nothing beats helping enthusiastic students find their spark for filmmaking and acting.

Zara Fish

Zara is currently studying Drama with Acting at University and has always had a great passion for the creative arts and performance. Zara has also studied Musical Theatre at Bird College. Having attended Saturday performing arts schools’ when she was younger, she understands how these weekly classes can impact a young persons life, by growing confidence, comfortability and passion on and off the stage.