Academy: Swindon

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PQA Swindon

PQA Swindon is a dedicated performing arts school, with classes for kids and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing, acting and dance), and Film and Television.

We operate at the Nova Hroed Academy every Saturday from 9.45-13.00 & 13.45–17.00 where we welcome students from 4-18 years within the Swindon, Highworth, Cricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlbourgh, Avebury, Purton, Malmesbury, Wanborough, Wroughton, Chippenham, Calne, and Faringdon area.

Principal note:

There is always a lot going on at PQA Swindon, from making our own short films to preparing shows for West End performances! We care about every student and want to guide each and every one of them to learn through creativity whilst having lots of fun!

Come and have a free taster session, please email or call me and I can tell you what exciting projects we have coming up next. I can't wait to welcome you to PQA Swindon!

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Academy Details

Opening Times:

Saturday AM:09.45 - 13.00
Saturday PM:13.45 - 17.00
Poppets:09:45 - 11.30

How To Find Us:

Nova Hreod Academy, Akers Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07723 915 474

Meet The Swindon Team

Dee Thompson

Principal

Training: Masters in ‘Theatre’ at the Guildford School of Acting.

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Nicki

Vice Principal / Comedy & Drama

Nicki trained at De Montfort University in Leicester and graduated with a degree in Drama Studies and English.

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Heidi

Musical Theatre

Heidi began performing at age 7 when she made her professional debut with the famous welsh comedian Owen Money in his National Pantomime.

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Alex

Film & Television

Having spent several years freelancing as a camera operator, Alex started 22six Productions in 2013, a video production company focusing on

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Jamie

Poppets Teacher

Jamie is a performer, a film maker, and and is fantastic at teaching the younger students at PQA Swindon.

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Oliver

Academy Assistant

Oliver is a former student of PQA Swindon, he used to be in Red Group PM. During this time he represented PQA Swindon PM in the National Tal

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Laura

Cover Assistant

Laura was formerly a computer programmer and more latterly a school IT/AV technician. She now works in a preschool as an assistant.

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Charlotte

Poppets Assistant

Charlotte is a Photographer and Director. She loves working as the Poppets Assistant and being a part of the PQA team.

Kiara

Green Group Assistant

Kiara worked and acted with Prime Theatre Swindon for over 7 years and has a BTEC Diploma in Acting at Distinction level.

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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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Added Benefits

West End Shows

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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.

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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.

Creative Stages Report

In the Summer term you will receive a special report that highlights your child's accomplishments and progress made throughout the year as well as exciting projects they have to look…

Trinity College London Exams

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…

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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