# Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) > PQA runs weekend performing arts academies for children and young people aged 4 to 18 across the United Kingdom. Students train in three disciplines: Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre, and Film & Television. With over 170 academies nationwide, PQA is the largest provider of film & TV education for young people in the UK. The academy was founded by the actress Pauline Quirke MBE. Every academy offers one free trial session. ## Key facts - Organisation: Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) - Type: weekend performing arts schools (academies) for children and teenagers - Ages: 4 to 18 (early years groups for ages 4 to 6, main academy for ages 6 to 18) - Disciplines (three modules): Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre, Film & Television - Scale: over 170 academies across the UK; the largest provider of film & TV education for young people in the UK - Founder: Pauline Quirke MBE, actress best known for Birds of a Feather - Learning method: project-based learning, classes tailored to each age group, focus on confidence, self-belief and life skills - Free trial: every academy offers one free taster session (subject to availability) - Headquarters: Loudwater Mill, Station Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe HP10 9TY, United Kingdom - Phone: 0800 531 6282 - Website: https://www.pqacademy.com/ ## About PQA - [Pauline Quirke Academy - About PQA](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/): PQA has over 170 performing arts Academies nationwide and is the largest provider of film & TV education in the UK. - [Our Approach to Performing Arts Learning](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/our-learning-approach/): Performing arts classes that are fun and professional. We provide a safe, exciting space to learn, where children can be themselves, and develop their self-esteem. - [PQA & Your Child](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/pqa-your-child/): Our performing arts schools provide a nurturing, inclusive space that honours each student's background. We celebrate diversity and individuality in everyone. - [Safeguarding at the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/pqa-your-child/safeguarding/): The safety of our students is our highest priority. Our comprehensive safeguarding procedures create a secure environment where every child feels supported, valued and protected. - [Pauline Quirke Academy - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/pqa-your-child/edi/): We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender/gender identity, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age, or socio-economic background. - [PQA and Student Wellbeing at our Performing Arts Academies](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/pqa-your-child/student-wellbeing/): Our academies are more than a place for musical theatre, drama, and filmmaking classes. For many children theybre a safe and supportive space where we celebrate individuality. - [Pauline Quirke Academy - Pauline Quirke MBE](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/pauline-quirke-mbe/): Pauline is most famous for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in 'Birds of a Feather' running 127 episodes from 1986 to 2016. - [Pauline Quirke Academy - Quirky Kidz](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/quirky-kidz/): Exclusive children's agency for talent management and careers in film, tv and performing arts. West End, TV programmes, films and commercials. - [Parent Essentials](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/parent-essentials/): Find out about how the PQA membership works below. - [Organisations the Pauline Quirke Academy Collaborate With](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/who-we-work-with/): To help us provide an exceptional experience across our drama, acting and filmmaking classes for kids, we work with a host of organisations, all experts in their field. ## Our classes - [PQAbs Unique Performing Arts Classes for 4 to 18 year olds](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/): Through a mix of musical theatre, film, TV, comedy and drama we nurture skills for stage, screen and life. Discover what makes our approach to performing arts tuition so different. - [Performing Arts Classes For Ages 4-6](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/ages-4-6/): Book a free 90-minute session andB discover performing arts with Poppets! PQA operates 41 weeks a year, with breaks during school holidays. - [PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/ages-6-18/): FOR AGES 6-18 - [Musical Theatre Classes - Pauline Quirke Academy](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/ages-6-18/musical-theatre/): Dance classes for kids - Our Musical Theatre module includes a combination of lessons in acting, singing and dancing. - [Comedy & Drama Classes - Pauline Quirke Academy](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/ages-6-18/comedy-drama/): Drama classes for kids - Our lessons provide the knowledge of theatrical forms and techniques to develope their confidence and skills. - [Film & Television Classes - Pauline Quirke Academy](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/ages-6-18/film-television/): Our Film & TV lessons are industry-led and taught by professional filmmakers. PQA is the largest provider of Film and Television education in the UK for under 18s. - [PQAbs Student Experience. Drama and acting classes, and more](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/student-experience/): Our academy teams nurture each studentbs potential. With tailoring projects and personalised feedback, we ensure every young person is supported and inspired. - [Pauline Quirke Academy - West End Shows](https://www.pqacademy.com/our-classes/student-experience/west-end-shows/): We give our students the chance to perform in a musical at Her Majestybs Theatre in the heart of London. ## For parents - [PQA | Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/faqs/): Frequently asked Questions. Here youbll find some of the most popular PQA questions along with their answers, grouped into four sections. - [Parent Essentials](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/parent-essentials/): Find out about how the PQA membership works below. - [Safeguarding at the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts](https://www.pqacademy.com/about-us/pqa-your-child/safeguarding/): The safety of our students is our highest priority. Our comprehensive safeguarding procedures create a secure environment where every child feels supported, valued and protected. - [Pauline Quirke Academy - Contact Us](https://www.pqacademy.com/contact-us/): Contact PQA Head Office. Speak to a Pauline Quirke Academy representative. Please call or fill in our short contact form. ## Work with PQA - [Work With PQA - Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts](https://www.pqacademy.com/work-with-pqa/): If you are interested in opening your own Pauline Quirke Academy or becoming a teacher, we would love to hear from you. - [Run Your Own PQA - Pauline Quirke Academy](https://www.pqacademy.com/work-with-pqa/run-your-own-pqa/): We are looking for creative, inspirational individuals to open their own Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. - [Teach at PQA - Pauline Quirke Academy](https://www.pqacademy.com/work-with-pqa/teach-at-pqa/): Are you a passionate filmmaker or performing arts professional? We'd love to hear from you. - [Princpal at PQA | Fill in the Web Form](https://www.pqacademy.com/work-with-pqa/become-a-principal/): We are looking for creative, inspirational individuals to open their own Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. Fill in this form to become Princpal at PQA ## Academies (locations) PQA operates 175 academies across the UK. 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