Academy: York

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AFTERNOON: 1.45-5PM

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PQA York

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

Our York academy operates from Huntington School every Saturday from 9.45am-1pm & 1.45-5pm where we welcome students from 4-18 years within the York, Tadcaster, Malton, Haxby, New Earswick, Dunnington, Fulford, Bishopthorpe, Copmanthorpe and Poppleton areas to name a few.

Principal note:

As Principal of the Academy, I am extremely passionate about providing high quality, professional and up-to-date performing arts tuition, as well as offering the opportunity for young people to build confidence, learn life skills and make new friends. At PQA York, we ensure all of this takes place in a fun, safe and happy environment.

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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:

Huntington School, Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9WT

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07753 179070

Meet The York Team

James Aconley

Principal

Hello, my name is James and I am delighted to be the Principal of PQA York.

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Natalie

Vice Principal

Hi, I’m Nat and I’m delighted to be a part of the PQA team as the ‘head of the boring bits’!

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Kirsty

Vice Principal / Comedy & Drama

Hello everyone! My name is Kirsty and I’ve been the Comedy and Drama teacher at PQA York for over 4 years now.

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Rocky

Musical Theatre

I work professionally and passionately as an actor, singer and dancer in film, musical theatre and contemporary theatre.

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Chris

Film & TV

Ey-up! I’m Chris and I’m chuffed to be teaching Film and Television at PQA York! I’m a filmmaker and screenwriter based in York and...

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Juliette

Poppets

Hi, I'm Juliette and I'm excited to be joining the PQA team as Poppets Teacher. I am currently studying Drama: education and community.

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Lucia

Academy Assistant

Hi, my name is Lucía and I am very excited to be joining the PQA team!

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Fleur

Academy Assistant

Hello! My name is Fleur, and I am thrilled to be PQA York's teaching assistant.

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Adam

Teaching Assistant

My name is Adam and I’m currently studying for an Acting BA degree at York St John University. I have been performing on stage for 3 years n

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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.

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…

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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