Academy: Peterborough

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PQA Peterborough

PQA Peterborough is a dedicated performing arts Academy at the Peterborough School, with classes for children and young adults in Comedy and Drama, Musical Theatre (singing and Dancing) and Film and Television.

Principal note:

Since we opened our doors in April 2017, we have been working on lots of exciting projects which feature our students performing in a variety of different roles, in musicals, plays, and films. We have already made a film featuring all age groups, and we were very excited to be invited to sing with vocal group G4 on their live tour in September.

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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

How To Find Us:

The Peterborough School, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07845 974679

Fees:

Primary Student £88.00 per calendar month
Sibling Student £66.00 per calendar month
Poppets Student £44.00 per calendar month

Meet The Peterborough Team

Maureen Wardill

Principal

One of my earliest memories is being around 7 years old and making up a game about a girl who found a magic book, and when she opened it...

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Dale

Operations/Events

Dale's first foray into the world of drama was an instant success culminating in an award-winning production of Billy the Kid at the...

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Holly

Vice Principal/Comedy & Drama

Holly has been performing on stage since she was around 9 years old and her love of performing arts is infectious...

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Jade

Musical Theatre

Jade has always had a passion for singing, acting and dancing for as long as she can remember. She moved to Spalding when she was 10...

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Michael W

Film & Television (Lead)

Michael first discovered his passion for film during his GCSE's and decided to dedicate his future at college and university educating...

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Michael C

Film & TV

Michael began his life on stage in primary school, where he played the role of 'Shephard number 3' in the Year 6 nativity...

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Rhyanna

Teaching Assistant

Rhyanna has always had a passion for the performing arts industry for as long as she can remember. She started training in Dance from the...

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Izzy

Poppets / Academy Assistant

From student to teaching assistant, PQA has always been a safe space for me and I am forever grateful to be given this amazing...

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Beth

Poppets / Academy Assistant

Beth has been involved in performing arts from a young age and has a strong passion for Musical Theatre. She took the Extended Diploma...

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Caroline

Teaching Assistant

Caroline first started dancing at 8 years old, and it wasn’t long before she progressed on to musical theatre and acting classes, whilst...

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Our Modules

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre classes combine singing, dance and acting. We teach our students a range of…

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Film & Television

PQA is the largest provider of Film and Television education in the UK for under…

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Comedy & Drama

Our Comedy & Drama lessons provide our students with the knowledge of theatrical forms and…

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Added Benefits

Quirky Kidz

Students at The Pauline Quirke Academy appear in top West End productions, TV programmes, films and commercials thanks to our exclusive professional agency, Quirky Kidz Creative Management.

West End Shows

Imagine the thrill and buzz from performing on stage at a top West End theatre. Our students don't need to imagine – we give them the chance to do just…

PQA Cinema Screenings

Your very own movie screened at your local cinema! Each Academy organises a hugely exciting red carpet premiere at their local cinema, where you will get to watch your Film…

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.

RSL PQA Qualifications

PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our students, so for those students who want to, we cover the cost for group exams through Trinity College London at no additional charge…

PQA Live

In the event of a national and/or localised lockdowns, bad weather, pandemics or a lack of venue availability etc, Academies will be run virtually as PQA Live. PQA Live will…

Showcases

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

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