Academy: Maidenhead

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PQA Maidenhead

PQA Maidenhead is a dedicated performing arts school in Maidenhead, Berkshire - with classes for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing) and Film & Television.

Our Maidenhead Academy operates from the Furze Platt Senior School, in their purpose-built drama and dance facility every Saturday from 9.45am-1pm & 1.45pm-5pm.

Principal note:

We welcome students aged 4-18 years within the Maidenhead, Slough, Marlow, Henley on Thames and Cookham areas of Berkshire and from local schools such as Furze Platt Senior School, Courthouse Junior School, Riverside Primary School, St Piran's School, Newland Girls School, Braywick Court School, Manor Green School and Cox Green School.

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Academy Details

Opening Times:

Saturday AM:09:45 - 13:00
Saturday PM:13:45 - 17:00
Poppets:10:00 - 11:30
Poppets:14:00 -15:30

How To Find Us:

Furze Platt Senior School, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07443 460390

Meet The Maidenhead Team

Liz Charleston

Principal

Hi, my name is Liz Charleston & I am looking forward to be running the Maidenhead Academy and working with the team. Since my own children

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Emily

Vice Principal / Comedy & Drama

Emily trained at Rose Bruford, spending a year of her training at St Mary's University of Minnesota (USA).

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Eloise

Musical Theatre

Eloise started performing at the age of 4 and competed in festivals across the country where she became the All England Tap Champion by the

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Sophie

Film and TV

Sophie is a multi-skilled Filmmaker and Designer with many years experiences creating films and videos for publishing, television, corporate

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Samantha

Poppets

Samantha is a short film, theatre and MT actress who has been working in the industry for six years. She has been teaching children performi

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Karmela

Teaching Assistant

Karmela has graduated from student to class assistant at PQA Maidenhead. She has performed from a young age and is still active in numerous

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Macy

Teaching Assistant

Macy has been very involved in drama and acting over the last four years and is excited to be sharing her knowledge and experiences with the

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Eliza

Academy Assistant / Poppets PM

Eliza graduated with a BA in drama and theatre studies from Royal Holloway University and completed an MA in Acting at Mountview Academy of

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Miles

Film & TV

Miles is a filmmaker and photographer specialising in underwater work.

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Saskia

Teaching Assistant

Saskia graduated with a BA Hons in Dance & Drama at Royal Holloway University and has recently completed an MA at Guildford School of Acting

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Our Modules

Musical Theatre

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Film & Television

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Comedy & Drama

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Poppets

Poppets are our performing arts experience for four and five-year olds.

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Masterclasses

Our masterclasses are run by industry professionals, often between their work on well-known TV programmes, Hollywood movies, West End shows and music videos.

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Trinity College London Exams

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Showcases

Our Academies offer at least two performance opportunities a year which can be attended by family and friends.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Every year, The Pauline Quirke Academy offers our students the exciting opportunity to perform at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

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