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Pauline Quirke Academy

PQA is a weekend performing arts Academy with over 200 Academies nationwide, providing tuition for children and young people from 4-18 years.
Since 2007, PQA has given outstanding performing arts training in an environment that is friendly, safe and rewarding. Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour-long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. We provide a space for children and young people to express themselves, build confidence and, most importantly, have fun!

Our Story

To Pauline and Steve, performing arts is more than just singing and acting. They therefore…

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How We Work

PQA is a weekend performing arts Academy that provides tuition for children and young people…

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Pauline Quirke

Pauline discovered acting at the age of 9 when a couple of after-school clubs were…

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A few words from Pauline

Pauline discovered acting at the age of 9 when a couple of after-school clubs were formed by local teachers. One was Country Dancing, the other was a Drama club. Not fancying Country Dancing, Pauline joined the Drama Club and has not stopped entertaining the nation since.

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