Explore the latest from PQA, from the life changing benefits of performing arts to exciting updates from HQ and inspiring stories from our academies nationwide. Our blogs offer a closer look at the wonderful world of PQA and what we’re all about.

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Our Performing Arts Blog.

Our unique blend of topics, variety of projects and breadth of performance opportunities allows young people to explore the whole creative spectrum and find their thing - or love them all!
Celebrating individuality and creating safe spaces
PQA HQ
Celebrating individuality and creating safe spaces
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Melissa Lawrence
June-2025
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Exciting Updates from PQA Cardiff AM academy: “Across the Line”
Academy
Exciting Updates from PQA Cardiff AM academy: “Across the Line”
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Maira A
May-2025
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Lights, Camera, Action: Our Journey Through "Big Screen Classics”
Academy
Lights, Camera, Action: Our Journey Through "Big Screen Classics”
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Maira A
May-2025
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Preparing Little Learners for Big School
PQA HQ
Preparing Little Learners for Big School
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Vanessa P
April-2025
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My PQA Journey
PQA HQ
My PQA Journey
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Melissa Lawrence
April-2025
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Behind the Scenes at Quirky Kidz’s Casting Day in Bristol
PQA HQ
Behind the Scenes at Quirky Kidz’s Casting Day in Bristol
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Gee W
April-2025
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5 Reasons to Join The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA)
PQA HQ
5 Reasons to Join The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA)
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Maira A
April-2025
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BBC Radio London Interviews PQA Bromley About Award-Winning Film, The Land That Children Forgot
PQA HQ
BBC Radio London Interviews PQA Bromley About Award-Winning Film, The Land That Children Forgot
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Vanessa P
March-2025
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Beating Exam Season Stress with the Performing Arts
PQA HQ
Beating Exam Season Stress with the Performing Arts
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Gee W
March-2025
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HOW THE PERFORMING ARTS CAN COMPLEMENT OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
PQA HQ
HOW THE PERFORMING ARTS CAN COMPLEMENT OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Vanessa P
February-2025
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How Performing Arts Help Your Child Build Self-Belief
PQA HQ
How Performing Arts Help Your Child Build Self-Belief
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Vanessa P
January-2025
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PQA Hits The West End
PQA HQ
PQA Hits The West End
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Becky R
December-2024
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Experience More Than Musical Theatre
PQA HQ
Experience More Than Musical Theatre
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Becky R
December-2024
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4 Life Skills Learned at the West End
PQA HQ
4 Life Skills Learned at the West End
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Becky R
December-2024
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Lights, Camera, Action: 15 Film and TV Roles Explained
PQA HQ
Lights, Camera, Action: 15 Film and TV Roles Explained
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Maira A
December-2024
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The PQA Film Festivals 2023
PQA HQ
The PQA Film Festivals 2023
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Becky R
December-2024
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How Performing Arts Benefits Mental Health
PQA HQ
How Performing Arts Benefits Mental Health
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Maira A
December-2024
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PQA AND MEDICINEMA - OUR NOMINATED CHARITY
PQA HQ
PQA AND MEDICINEMA - OUR NOMINATED CHARITY
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Maira A
December-2024
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How Performing Arts Build Life Skills
PQA HQ
How Performing Arts Build Life Skills
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Becky R
December-2024
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Work Experience Student Beth
PQA HQ
Work Experience Student Beth
pqa
Becky R
December-2024
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Supporting School Transitions with Performing Arts
PQA HQ
Supporting School Transitions with Performing Arts
pqa
Becky R
December-2024
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How PQA Champions Inclusivity
PQA HQ
How PQA Champions Inclusivity
pqa
Becky R
December-2024
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5 Ways Performing Arts Can Shape Your Child's Future
PQA HQ
5 Ways Performing Arts Can Shape Your Child's Future
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Maira A
December-2024
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Debunking Myths in Children's Performing Arts
PQA HQ
Debunking Myths in Children's Performing Arts
pqa
Becky R
December-2024
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15 Years Of PQA Cheltenham
Academy
15 Years Of PQA Cheltenham
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Tom G
December-2024
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10-year celebrations at PQA Torbay
Academy
10-year celebrations at PQA Torbay
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Tom G
December-2024
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The Power of Project-Based Learning
PQA HQ
The Power of Project-Based Learning
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Becky R
December-2024
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PQA Bristol Friday student Zac wins the PQA National Monologue Slam
Academy
PQA Bristol Friday student Zac wins the PQA National Monologue Slam
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Tom.G
November-2024
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PQA York Students Dazzle with G4 at York Minster
Academy
PQA York Students Dazzle with G4 at York Minster
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Tom.G
November-2024
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Radio experience for PQA Wolverhampton
Academy
Radio experience for PQA Wolverhampton
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Tom.G
November-2024
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PM Academy smashed their first ever showcase
Academy
PM Academy smashed their first ever showcase
pqa
Tom.G
November-2024
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PQA Richmond Presents: Shrek Jr. Live
Academy
PQA Richmond Presents: Shrek Jr. Live
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Tom.G
November-2024
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PQA Lincoln takes to the West End Stage
Academy
PQA Lincoln takes to the West End Stage
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Tom.G
November-2024
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PQA Uxbridge Matilda Jr Performance at The Questors Theatre
Academy
PQA Uxbridge Matilda Jr Performance at The Questors Theatre
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Tom.G
November-2024
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PQA Haywards Heath Shines at BFI Southbank Film Festival
Academy
PQA Haywards Heath Shines at BFI Southbank Film Festival
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Tom.G
November-2024
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Birmingham Film Festival Awards
Academy
Birmingham Film Festival Awards
pqa
Tom G
November-2024
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A Musical In A Week Summer School
Academy
A Musical In A Week Summer School
pqa
Tom.G
September-2024
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PQA Haywards Heath Alice’s Adventures Performance
Academy
PQA Haywards Heath Alice’s Adventures Performance
pqa
Tom.G
July-2024
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Elliot Grove comes to PQA Croydon
Academy
Elliot Grove comes to PQA Croydon
pqa
Tom.G
July-2024
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PQA Thanet Shine on Screen
Academy
PQA Thanet Shine on Screen
pqa
Tom.G
July-2024
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PQA BATH Musical Mayhem
Academy
PQA BATH Musical Mayhem
pqa
Tom.G
June-2024
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PQA York at Northern Film Festival
Academy
PQA York at Northern Film Festival
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Tom.G
June-2024
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Mary and the Poppets
Academy
Mary and the Poppets
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Tom.G
June-2024
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PQA Eastleigh Production – ‘The Addams Family’
Academy
PQA Eastleigh Production – ‘The Addams Family’
pqa
Tom.G
June-2024
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PQA Croydon’s Partnership with Raindance Film School
Academy
PQA Croydon’s Partnership with Raindance Film School
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Tom.G
June-2024
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Spring into Summer event Muster Green
Academy
Spring into Summer event Muster Green
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Tom.G
June-2024
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Super Troopers at PQA Bath’s & PQA Wells’ Easter Workshop
Academy
Super Troopers at PQA Bath’s & PQA Wells’ Easter Workshop
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Tom.G
May-2024
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PQA Haywards Heath Poppets Performance
Academy
PQA Haywards Heath Poppets Performance
pqa
Tom.G
April-2024
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PQA Bath take the West End
Academy
PQA Bath take the West End
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Tom.G
April-2024
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PQA Richmond learns from West End star
Academy
PQA Richmond learns from West End star
pqa
Tom.G
March-2024
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Masterclass with Rapper iAM13E at PQA Ealing
Academy
Masterclass with Rapper iAM13E at PQA Ealing
pqa
Tom.G
March-2024
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West End star Jodie Steele visits PQA Buckingham
Academy
West End star Jodie Steele visits PQA Buckingham
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Tom.G
March-2024
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PQA Worcester Learns to Sign
Academy
PQA Worcester Learns to Sign
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Tom.G
February-2024
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PQA Bromley hits the West End
Academy
PQA Bromley hits the West End
pqa
Tom G
February-2024
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PQA Lincoln presents The Addams Family
Academy
PQA Lincoln presents The Addams Family
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Tom.G
February-2024
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PQA Ashford rock the stage
Academy
PQA Ashford rock the stage
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Tom.G
February-2024
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PQA Thanet’s West End Success
Academy
PQA Thanet’s West End Success
pqa
Tom.G
February-2024
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PQA Bolton takes part in NSPCC film
Academy
PQA Bolton takes part in NSPCC film
pqa
Tom.G
February-2024
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Jaleelah Galbraith visits PQA Haywards Heath
Academy
Jaleelah Galbraith visits PQA Haywards Heath
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Tom.G
February-2024
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PQA Wolverhampton in Bollywood Series
Academy
PQA Wolverhampton in Bollywood Series
pqa
Tom.G
January-2024
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PQA Bromley ready for West End
Academy
PQA Bromley ready for West End
pqa
Tom.G
January-2024
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PQA York performs ‘Peter Panto’
Academy
PQA York performs ‘Peter Panto’
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Tom.G
January-2024
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Vote for PQA York
Academy
Vote for PQA York
pqa
Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Barnsley Will Rock You
Academy
PQA Barnsley Will Rock You
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Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Haywards Heath’s First Showcase
Academy
PQA Haywards Heath’s First Showcase
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Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Warrington Sing at Christmas Markets
Academy
PQA Warrington Sing at Christmas Markets
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Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Warrington wows with stars G4
Academy
PQA Warrington wows with stars G4
pqa
Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Bury back in the West End
Academy
PQA Bury back in the West End
pqa
Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Bristol dazzle at Wells Cathedral
Academy
PQA Bristol dazzle at Wells Cathedral
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Tom.G
December-2023
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PQA Wolverhampton hits the red carpet
Academy
PQA Wolverhampton hits the red carpet
pqa
Tom.G
November-2023
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Jemima’s journey with PQA Brentwood
PQA HQ
Jemima’s journey with PQA Brentwood
pqa
Tom.G
November-2023
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Acting Tips & Tricks
PQA HQ
Acting Tips & Tricks
pqa
Tom.G
November-2023
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PQA Warrington take to the Stage
Academy
PQA Warrington take to the Stage
pqa
Tom.G
October-2023
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PQA Chester Head to West End
Academy
PQA Chester Head to West End
pqa
Tom.G
September-2023
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PQA Achievement Weekend
PQA HQ
PQA Achievement Weekend
pqa
Tom.G
September-2023
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PQA Haywards Heath Launch
Academy
PQA Haywards Heath Launch
pqa
Tom.G
September-2023
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PQA Ealing’s Poppets performance
Academy
PQA Ealing’s Poppets performance
pqa
Tom.G
August-2023
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PQA Bromley’s immersive theatre show
Academy
PQA Bromley’s immersive theatre show
pqa
Tom.G
August-2023
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PQA Harrogate celebrates 10 years
Academy
PQA Harrogate celebrates 10 years
pqa
Tom.G
August-2023
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PQA Stockport performs Oliver at The Lowry
Academy
PQA Stockport performs Oliver at The Lowry
pqa
Tom.G
August-2023
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PQA Halifax takes the West End by storm
Academy
PQA Halifax takes the West End by storm
pqa
Tom.G
August-2023
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PQA Wickford alumni joins Dr Who cast
Academy
PQA Wickford alumni joins Dr Who cast
pqa
Tom.G
August-2023
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PQA Bristol perform The Little Mermaid JNR
Academy
PQA Bristol perform The Little Mermaid JNR
pqa
Tom.G
July-2023
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PQA LEICESTER DAZZLE IN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR
Academy
PQA LEICESTER DAZZLE IN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR
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Tom.G
July-2023
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PQA Leicester Students Shine at Drama Festival
Academy
PQA Leicester Students Shine at Drama Festival
pqa
Tom.G
July-2023
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10 years at PQA Maidenhead
Academy
10 years at PQA Maidenhead
pqa
Tom.G
April-2023
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PQA Aylesbury – We Will Rock You
Academy
PQA Aylesbury – We Will Rock You
pqa
Tom.G
April-2023
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Join PQA Bristol for their Friday Academy Launch
Academy
Join PQA Bristol for their Friday Academy Launch
pqa
Tom.G
March-2023
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Shout out to Emilio from PQA Bromley
Academy
Shout out to Emilio from PQA Bromley
pqa
Tom.G
March-2023
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PQA Peterborough welcome back Ex Students
Academy
PQA Peterborough welcome back Ex Students
pqa
Tom.G
March-2023
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PQA Torbay Win The 5 Week Film Challenge
Academy
PQA Torbay Win The 5 Week Film Challenge
pqa
Tom.G
March-2023
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THANET FILM SUCCESS AT FILM FESTIVAL
Academy
THANET FILM SUCCESS AT FILM FESTIVAL
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Tom.G
March-2023
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PQA Aylesbury Perform We Will Rock You
Academy
PQA Aylesbury Perform We Will Rock You
pqa
Tom.G
February-2023
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PQA York perform with G4
Academy
PQA York perform with G4
pqa
Tom.G
December-2022
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Quirky Kidz Audition Tips
PQA HQ
Quirky Kidz Audition Tips
pqa
Tom.G
November-2022
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PQA Derby student stars in Game of Thrones
Academy
PQA Derby student stars in Game of Thrones
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Tom G
February-2016
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