PQA Welwyn Garden City is a dedicated performing arts Academy at the Ridgeway Academy, with classes for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing) and Film & Television.


We welcome students aged 4-18 years from Welwyn Garden City, Tewin, Lemsford, Codicote, Hatfield, Stevenage, Hitchin, Knebworth, Hertford, Wheathampstead, Sheepcote, Watton At Stone, Brookmans Park, Woolmer Green, Arlesey, Biggleswade, Baldock, Flamstead, and Essendon.

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Build confidence and learn new skills!.

We are always working on exciting projects and events within our academy. Our fantastic team, who have been hand-picked by Louise & Adam at PQA Welwyn, are all passionate about every child's unique journey to mould their experience around their individual needs, whether they come along to build their confidence or if they want to work professionally in the performing arts industry.


We would love to show you what we do here at PQA Welwyn Garden City! If you're interested in a free session, please select your session and complete our booking form. We look forward to welcoming you!

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
Main Academy
6 - 18 years
Saturday | 13:45 - 17:00
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.

how to find us?

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Term Dates.

Academy Notices and Projects.

Academy notices, projects and events at PQA Welwyn Garden City
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Meet The Team.

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Principal
Louise Lawton

Louise Ann Lawton has been Principal of PQA Welwyn Garden City since September 2017. Louise is originally from Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire and after finishing school Louise moved down to London at 17 to train professionally at the prestigious "Laine Theatre Arts" receiving the honour of a full scholarship and graduating with a National Diploma in Musical Theatre.

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