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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
Poppets:13.45 - 15.30

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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Andy

Vice Principal / Film & Television

Hello, my name is Andy and I am delighted to be the Film & Television teacher at PQA York.

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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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Kirsty

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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Sara

Poppets

Hello there, my name is Sara and I am delighted to be teaching the Poppets at PQA York.

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Polly

Academy Assistant

Hi, my name is Polly and I am excited to be working at The Pauline Quirke Academy.

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Matthew

Academy Assistant

I have been performing on stage ever since I was 6! I studied Performing Arts in College and am about to begin my degree in Drama.

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Juliette

Academy Assistant

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

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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

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Comedy & Drama

Our Comedy & Drama lessons provide our students with the knowledge of theatrical forms and…

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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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