Academy: Rochester

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PQA Rochester

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

Principal note:

PQA Rochester runs a morning Academy from 09:45-13:00 and due to popular demand opened an afternoon Academy 13:45-17:00. These sessions are for 6-18 year-olds and we also offer our fun Poppets sessions for 4-5 year-olds from 10:00-11:30, 11:30-13:00 and 13:45-15:15.

We pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence that is inclusive of all abilities. Providing our students with outstanding performing arts tuition along with unique experiences while they build confidence and grow as performers is at the core of everything we do.

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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:11:30 - 13:00

How To Find Us:

Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY

Contact Us:

[email protected]
0800 531 6282

Fees:

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

Meet The Rochester Team

Verity Rae-Martin

Principal

Verity has over 20 years’ experience in the business of show as a singer and actor on stage and screen. She is an extremely proud...

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James

Vice Principal

James trained at the University of Brighton graduating with a BA Hons in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status. During his time...

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Adam

Film & TV

Having just graduated from Ravensbourne university I have a fresh knowledge of the industry practice and standards...

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Lucy

Comedy & Drama

Last year saw Lucy play Rebekah Vardy in the sell out 'VARDY V ROONEY: The Wagatha Christie Trial' at The Wyndhams Theatre in the West...

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Rosie

Musical Theatre

Rosie is currently studying at Bird College, aiming to achieve a degree in Musical Theatre and professional dance...

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Courtney

Musical Theatre / Comedy & Drama

Courtney trained at The Brighton Academy graduating with a BA (Hons) Performing Arts in 2021, she also attended Miskin Theatre, Dartford...

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Layla

Film & TV Assistant

Layla is currently studying BA (Hons) Television Production at the University for the Creative Arts, based in The Maidstone Studios. Her...

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Sophie

Poppets Teacher

Sophie is about to graduate from LMA London with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre. She has been dancing since a young age, doing all of her...

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Saffron

Poppets Assistant

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Our Modules

Musical Theatre

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Film & Television

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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

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RSL PQA Qualifications

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PQA Live

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

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