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.

Emily Doyle

Emily is currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at London Studio Centre. She started professional training at a Russian Ballet school in London followed by London Studio Centres Associates, Foundation and Degree. Emily has completed LAMDA awards to Silver gaining Distinction in Musical Theatre She has also taken RAD and Russian Ballet Grades up to Intermediate and singing grades up to Grade 6. Emily has enjoyed various performing experiences across many theatre venues, notably the Olympic Stadium, Sadlers Wells, Windsor Theatre Royal, The Place London and more recently New Wimbledon Theatre.

Finley Cozens

Greta Mckinnon

Greta trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre. Her professional credits include Top Hat, Carousel in Concert, The UK & International Tour of 42nd Street, and most recently, White Christmas. Greta has experience being a Dance captain and covering principal roles. She has had the pleasure of understudying West End legends such as Ruthie Henshall and Josefina Gabrielle! Greta grew up dancing at Jayne A. Coleman Academy of Dance. Here, she competed at the Dance World Cup, Dance Proms, and All England National final.

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.

Kaitlin Florida-James

Kaitlin trained at ArtsEd London, studying Film, Drama & Theatre and Acting before continuing her studies as an actor at ICTheatre Brighton. She has worked professionally across Theatre, Film, Television and Radio and is also an avid writer and theatre maker, most recently completing an intensive creative course at the National Theatre where she wrote and performed her original work and working as a casting director at the Brighton Fringe Festival. Alongside her own performing career, Kaitlin has worked as a professional chaperone, supporting young performers across the entertainment and creative industries as well as aiding local children’s theatre productions as a Production Assistant. Her multiple years of experience teaching performing arts and drama classes to children and young people are a testament to Kaitlin’s passion for nurturing young talent and she is delighted to be a part of PQA Maidenhead, encouraging children to explore their creativity and gain invaluable confidence through performing!

Ruth Sparkes

Ruth is an actor/facilitator with directing and script writing experience. She graduated from GSA BA Acting in 2022 and has since worked for Peer Productions as a Creative Associate. Ruth is also currently creating her own play, The Queer Exploits of a Straight Woman. Prior to GSA Ruth worked in Italy for two and a half years with the country's largest TIE Company, Teatrino. Starting out as an actor before being promoted to script writer and then assistant director. She has extensive experience of working with children from 6-16 and young adults. Outside of work Ruth enjoys gaming, pretending she can paint and listening to the Hamilton sound track on repeat.

Sophie Maher

Sophie trained at Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a BA in Acting. She is currently working on P&O cruises as a Cruise Animator. Alongside her acting career she works as a facilitator and teacher. Teaching is a passion she has always possessed, believing that theatre is vital to tell stories and make a difference in the world. Sophie loves to work with hard working and dedicated young people, sharing her skills to inspire the next generation of actors.

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.