The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts students from Bradley Stoke, Harlow and Newcastle dazzled their family and friends with a spectacular performance of PQA’s brand new show ‘The Lazy Ace’ on Sunday 7th February. As part of PQA’s curriculum, the students have the opportunity to perform at Her Majesty’s Theatre London, home to Phantom of the Opera, and get
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A local arts development group is staging a day of free music, dance and drama workshops on Saturday 30th April. The workshops, which are suitable for all ages, include rock ‘n roll, guitar, disco, salsa, jazz and street dance, drama, flag spinning, pre-school drama and puppet making. Included is a workshop and performance by the Bristol Concert Orchestra of Prokofiev’s
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From Abi Hutchinson, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Bristol. “Put your money where your mouth is!” was the message from the students of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy again this year when they raised money for BBC Children In Need by taking part in a National Talking Day (10th November). The Academy, renowned for helping children develop confidence, self esteem and
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A branch of the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is to open soon at Bradley Stoke Community School. The weekend drama school will be launched at an open day on 25th April at the Fiddlers Wood Lane site. An announcement on the PQA website adds: No need to book, just come along and experience the fun of PQA!
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