The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Richmond

PQA Richmond is the best thing ever happened to my daughter (she is 9 and joined two years ago). She had some amazing opportunities to perform on stage; their productions are fantastic! I am not sure how they do it, but every Saturday she comes out bursting with excitement and wishes that she could go every day! The teachers are truly inspiring and Oliver, the principal, is extremely supportive, very approachable, and ready to provide feedback at any time. My daughter has formed good friendships and is great to see how the children support each other and work together with such professionalism. Watching her perform on a stage in a full theatre with such great confidence is amazing!
Jan 30th, 2023

My daughter started at PQA Richmond a year ago today and signing her up has been the best thing we did! She has already had so many great experiences including performing at the Richmond theatre, and she has learnt so much in a fun and friendly environment. The children are so supportive of one another which is testament to Oliver and his team. She has made such lovely friends and looks forward to going every Saturday!
Jan 26th, 2023

Jan 11th, 2023

PQA Richmond is an outstanding place for children that love to sing, act and dance. Oliver puts his heart and soul into the academy and is so invested in all the children. Both my son and daughters confidence has grown and they have performed at Richmond theatre and the west end! I always enjoy the performances at Ham house, it really has given me so many moments of pride and joy as a parent. You will not find a better place for performance arts. Tracey
Dec 15th, 2022

PQA Richmond is simply the best performing school that both my daughters have attended. They have been at PQA Richmond for over five years and have loved every minute of it. Oliver and his team of teachers are outstanding, very attentive, approachable and caring. They create a warm environment where your child is always encouraged and supported in building their confidence to reach their goals. My daughters have had the opportunity to perform in the West End, Richmond theatre, Ham House (Shakespeare in the park), and many other prestigious venues. They have been involved in many musical theatre performances, as well as film making, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes; directing, editing, make up and set design. The practical application of creative training that goes into creating full productions from start to finish is one that has given immeasurable value and skills to my daughters and all the young actors and film makers there.The school develops their skills in a completely immersive way, which incentivises them to explore technique, take risks and really take charge of their own development as creatives. PQA Richmond is a wonderful community to be part of and my daughters have formed many strong friendships there, as well as developing great performing arts skill. Above all, they have learned that it is all about teamwork, no one role is rated above another, everyone counts and the young actors are incredibly supportive of each others successes, this is due to the excellent example set by Oliver and his team of teachers; they are a constant font of inspiration. Thank you for being such stars!
Jan 15th, 2023