At PQA Darlington, Saturday mornings are all about creativity, fun, and learning! Held at Hummersknott Academy, we offer exciting performing arts classes in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking, giving kids and teens a chance to shine, explore, and build self-belief.

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Engaging and imaginative classes for children.

Welcome to PQA Darlington's Saturday academy!

Our academy offers outstanding facilities, including a spacious performance hall. Here, students can develop their comedy and drama skills and share their talent at our in-house shows.  

The air-conditioned dance studio features sprung floors and mirrored walls, perfect for exploring musical theatre. Our film studio, equipped with a removable green screen, allows young filmmakers to bring any setting they imagine to life. 

Our experienced, professionally trained teachers lead high-energy, creative sessions in comedy, drama, filmmaking, and musical theatre. We also offer introductory performing arts classes for children aged 4-6.

In addition, we host occasional masterclasses in street dance, theatrical makeup, clowning, and puppetry.

Whether you love to sing, dance, dream of directing, or want to try something new and fun, we’d love for you to visit! Book your free session today and see what PQA Darlington has to offer.

OUR ACADEMY SESSIONS.

Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 10:00 - 11:30
Spaces available
Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 13:00
Spaces available
Fees:
  • Poppets
    4 - 6 years
  • £46.00
  • per month
  • Main Academy
    6 - 18 years
  • £92.00
  • per month
  • Main Academy Sibling
  • £69.00
  • per month
free session:
We welcome children and teens to try our performing arts classes by attending a full session at no charge. Come along and discover what makes PQA so unique, meet the team and join in the fun!

Your academy Principal will let you know how to become a member after your free session. Your child’s place is held for a few days after your session, giving you time to decide if PQA is the right choice for your child.

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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Laura Lonsdale

Hello, my name is Laura I have been a principal for ten years and I adore every minute of it! As a proud "Smoggy", born and bred in Middlesbrough, I have a passion to bring a high standard of performance industry training to the area and most importantly to you, the next generation of performers. Become different characters, sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching and most importantly be yourself. Gain the confidence, techniques and determination to stand out in a crowd.

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