Come and discover PQA Durham, where children and young people can explore their creativity through exciting classes in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre, and Film & Television. Based at Belmont School, we welcome kids from Durham, Chester-le-Street, and nearby areas.

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Creative performing arts classes.

PQA Durham provides a vibrant, supportive environment for young people to explore their creativity through performing arts. Our classes cover Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (including singing, dancing, and acting through song), and Film & Television, with dedicated spaces for each discipline. The academy features a large drama and dance studio, rehearsal rooms, a specialised Film & TV room, and a cosy space for our Poppets class.

Led by our passionate teaching staff, each with extensive experience in theatre, TV, and film, the sessions are designed to be engaging, fun, and empowering. Our team is committed to delivering first-class, action-packed classes that help children build confidence, make new friends, and express themselves.

If you’re curious about our classes, we invite you to book a free session to experience the PQA difference first-hand. We look forward to welcoming you and starting an exciting journey in the performing arts together!

OUR ACADEMY SESSIONS.

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BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION

Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 11:15
Spaces available
Poppets
4 - 6 years
Saturday | 11:30 - 13:00
Spaces available
Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 09:45 - 13:00
Limited availability
Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 13:45 - 17:00
Spaces available
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.
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

how to find us?

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Academy Notices and Projects.

Academy notices, projects and events at PQA Durham
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Marie Stimson-Machers

Marie studied Film & Television with Theatre Studies at Derby University followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Drama & Contextual Studies at The University of Reading. After one year of teaching, she was promoted to Head of Drama and continued in this role for 16 years in the local area – she is also a licensed chaperone and looks after children in the Performing Arts sector.

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