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 9.45-13.00 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:09.45 - 13.00
Poppets:10.00 - 11.30
Poppets:11:30 - 13:00

How To Find Us:

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

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07957 653368

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. She has performed all over the UK

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Dave

Comedy & Drama

Dave graduated from Dartington College of Arts in 2004 with a BA hons in Music with Drama and has qualified teacher status from Plymouth Uni

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Amy

Poppets Assistant

I am delighted to be working with PQA Torbay. I have always had an interest in dance but never thought I would be offered the opportunity to

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Ashleigh

Blue Group Teaching Assistant

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

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Donna

Film & Television

Donna trained in Animation Arts where she focused mainly on learning 2D animation and achieved a first degree.

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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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Poppets

Poppets are our performing arts experience for four and five-year olds.

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Added Benefits

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…

Quirky Kidz – Creative Management

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.

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.

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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