PQA Newport.

Carly Bond

Passionate about performing arts training for children and young people.

I grew up in Bristol and began musical theatre training from a young age. I loved the excitement of getting up on Saturday mornings to attend my local performing arts school, and I was constantly asking my mum for lifts to rehearsals for whatever show I was involved in! PQA has proudly been in Bristol for 17 wonderful years, and it’s a privilege to be leading four thriving academies - soon to include our new session in Long Ashton. I look forward to welcoming you to our PQA family very soon!

While studying Drama at university, I started directing young people in musicals and quickly realised I loved teaching just as much as performing! After working in London’s commercial theatre world, I found myself really missing the buzz of creating theatre with young people. So, I headed back to Oxford, completed my PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and spent many years as a Musical Theatre lecturer. Then in 2017 I had a lightbulb moment - I could combine my love for teaching, theatre, and running a business! That’s when I found PQA. I fell in love with what we’re all about - creativity, confidence, inclusivity, and giving every young person a chance to shine. Since 2018, I’ve grown to four academies in Bristol, bringing Performing Arts magic to as many young people as possible and helping them find their voice, their confidence, and their sparkle!