PQA Maidenhead.

Charlie Fiske

Charlie attended BIMM London and is a musician, actor, director and producer. Having founded his very own film production company 'Crystal Pictures', he has gone on to making music videos such as 'Everything and Anything' for the men's mental health charity 'Andy'sManClub', as well as various short films such as 'The Wish' and other films. He was the drum double for Roger Taylor and for the Munich drummer in the Queen biopic film 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2018) and worked as a cameraman on ‘The Crown’, ‘1917’ and ‘All Of Us Strangers’. Charlie's career also includes drumming and being the opening act for bands and artists all over the UK, such as The Beach Boys, Tom Jones, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, George Ezra, Emeli Sande, Madness and others.

Charlotte Hardick

Charlotte trained at Rose Bruford, spending a year of her training at St Mary's University of Minnesota (USA). Charlotte has extensive experience in both theatre and TV/Film and is excited to work with enthusiastic young people. Charlotte is also a qualified Dramatherapist (HCPC) and is passionate about using creativity for positive change.

Cormac Diamond

Cormac is a recent Musical Theatre graduate from the Royal Academy of Music’s one-year MA course. Before this, he received a first-class music degree from the University of Oxford in 2023, where he also trained classically as a choral scholar of The Queen's College, and in vocal jazz as Musical Director of The Oxford Gargoyles. He remembers his time in PQA from age 11 very fondly, as part of the academy’s first blue group, and West End show - “Fright Night.”

Emily Doyle

Emily is currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at London Studio Centre. She started professional training at a Russian Ballet school in London followed by London Studio Centres Associates, Foundation and Degree. Emily has completed LAMDA awards to Silver gaining Distinction in Musical Theatre She has also taken RAD and Russian Ballet Grades up to Intermediate and singing grades up to Grade 6. Emily has enjoyed various performing experiences across many theatre venues, notably the Olympic Stadium, Sadlers Wells, Windsor Theatre Royal, The Place London and more recently New Wimbledon Theatre.

Finley Cozens

James Erridge

James is a recent graduate from Nottingham Trent University, with a Masters in Filmmaking. He is passionate about crafting stories that entertain and inform, with a history focusing on comedy and documentary filmmaking.

Kaitlin Florida-James

Kaitlin trained at ArtsEd London, studying Film, Drama & Theatre and Acting before continuing her studies as an actor at ICTheatre Brighton. She has worked professionally across Theatre, Film, Television and Radio and is also an avid writer and theatre maker, most recently completing an intensive creative course at the National Theatre where she wrote and performed her original work and working as a casting director at the Brighton Fringe Festival. Alongside her own performing career, Kaitlin has worked as a professional chaperone, supporting young performers across the entertainment and creative industries as well as aiding local children’s theatre productions as a Production Assistant. Her multiple years of experience teaching performing arts and drama classes to children and young people are a testament to Kaitlin’s passion for nurturing young talent and she is delighted to be a part of PQA Maidenhead, encouraging children to explore their creativity and gain invaluable confidence through performing!

Naomi Peaston

Naomi trained at Bird College in Musical Theatre, graduating with a Distinction in her Diploma, and winning the Doreen Bird Foundation Award. Her performing credits include: The Gatsby Girls (UK and Norway), ‘80’s Mania’ UK tour, Lapland UK, Sani and Ikos resorts, Headliners Theatre Company, Gravity Live, ‘Peter Pan’ (Evolution Productions), ‘Princess’ (Lost Theatre), ‘Cinderella’ (Fairfield Halls, Croydon), Exzeb Dance Company, and ‘Baby’ (Sadler’s Wells). She frequently works as Dance Captain or Swing, performing multiple roles in a production. Last year, Naomi choreographed ‘The Prom’ for the PAC youth company in Geneva, and this year she has choreographed the musical ‘The Lightning Thief’. Naomi works extensively with young people, specialising in creative arts workshops for people who have Special Educational Needs, running children’s parties, summer camps, workshops, and weekly dance and drama classes. Naomi has worked as a rehearsal director for ‘The Experience Department’ and choreographed their ‘Stage Academy’ shows too.

Ruth Sparkes

Ruth is an actor/facilitator with directing and script writing experience. She graduated from GSA BA Acting in 2022 and has since worked for Peer Productions as a Creative Associate. Ruth is also currently creating her own play, The Queer Exploits of a Straight Woman. Prior to GSA Ruth worked in Italy for two and a half years with the country's largest TIE Company, Teatrino. Starting out as an actor before being promoted to script writer and then assistant director. She has extensive experience of working with children from 6-16 and young adults. Outside of work Ruth enjoys gaming, pretending she can paint and listening to the Hamilton sound track on repeat.

Sophie Maher

Sophie trained at Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a BA in Acting. She is currently working on P&O cruises as a Cruise Animator. Alongside her acting career she works as a facilitator and teacher. Teaching is a passion she has always possessed, believing that theatre is vital to tell stories and make a difference in the world. Sophie loves to work with hard working and dedicated young people, sharing her skills to inspire the next generation of actors.