Parkside Community College, Cambridge CB1 1EH, UK
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The available information suggests Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Cambridge may appeal to participants who enjoy drama, musical theatre, and film in a friendly setting. The sessions may suit those looking to build self-belief and work collaboratively within flexible age groups supported by trained industry professionals.
The club combines creativity, comedy, drama, musical theatre, and film, while helping participants overcome shyness and build self-belief to grow significantly in confidence over time.
Children work together in a supportive environment while encouraging collaborative interaction in a fun setting, helping them overcome shyness and build self-belief.
Participants work together in a supportive environment while remaining helpful toward one another, guided by staff members who consistently cultivate a friendly and fun atmosphere.
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Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Cambridge is located at Parkside Community College in Cambridge under the jurisdiction of Cambridge City Council. The academy holds a published Google rating of 5.0 derived from 17 published Google reviews. Published contact details include the telephone number 07549 923885 and the official website at https://www.pqacademy.com/academies/cambridge/.
Published opening hours indicate that the academy operates on Saturdays from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM, while remaining closed from Monday through Friday and on Sundays. The provider-published postcode for the venue is listed as CB1 1JE. The weekend performing arts school provides education for children and young people aged four through eighteen, with specific modules catering to ages 4-6 and 6-18.
Classes are organised into flexible age groups such as green, blue, and red, and feature morning and afternoon options. The curriculum covers comedy and drama, musical theatre, and film and television. Students are guided by a team of trained industry professionals and volunteers led by Principal Mikey.
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Check my child's compatibilityPublished review themes indicate that participants experience a friendly, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, skill development, and confidence building. According to reviews and website evidence, the academy helps children overcome shyness and build self-belief while genuinely looking forward to attending classes. Staff members consistently cultivate a supportive atmosphere that feels comparable to a second family, with students typically leaving classes smiling and happy.
The organisation addresses student wellbeing through initiatives such as children's mental health awareness week and by creating safe spaces for all attending students. The drama school combines creative expression with continual advice on how to improve performance skills across different modules. Participants explore creative pathways in the industry and work together collaboratively in a fun setting while remaining helpful toward one another.
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