Academy: Torbay

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PQA Torbay

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

Our Torbay Academy operates from the South Devon College every Saturday from 9.30-12.45 and 13.00-16.15 where we welcome students from 4-18 years within the Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Totnes, Newton Abbot area.

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Here at PQA Torbay we are constantly engaged in wonderful and exciting projects that feature our students performing in a variety of roles, whether that is on the West End stage or on the red carpet film screening.

Our students shine onstage in musicals, plays and films.

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Academy Details

Opening Times:

Saturday AM:09.30 - 12:45
Poppets:10.00 - 11.30
Saturday PM:13:00 - 16:15

How To Find Us:

South Devon College, Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07957 653368

Fees:

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

Meet The Torbay Team

Victoria Whelan

Principal

Victoria initially trained in dance (ballet, tap, modern) performing as a mouse in The Nutcracker in a professional show in Brisbane aged 6.

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Amy

Vice Principal / Poppets

I have been interested in performing arts from a very young age, regularly attending performing art groups and performing in shows.

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Karma

Musical Theatre

Karma has been performing professionally since 1998 in various capacities as a singer, dancer and actress.

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Katie

Comedy & Drama

Katie studied a BA in Drama at Aberystwyth University, graduating in 2010.

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Oliver

Film & Television

Ollie studied Digital Media at Falmouth University graduating with a 2:1.

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Amy

Teaching Assistant

I am delighted to be working with PQA Torbay.

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Davinia

Academy Assistant

Davinia has had a passion for all aspects of theatre from an early age when she was first introduced to panto and was called upon

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Ashleigh

Cover Teacher

Ashleigh has just achieved a first class honours degree in theatre and performance from Guildford School of Acting.

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Vicky

Academy Assistant

Having previously attended PQA as a student, I am excited to return as a teacher assistant...

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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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