A big welcome to PQA Wigan! Located at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form, we’re a weekend performing arts school offering fun and exciting classes in comedy, acting, filmmaking, and musical theatre for kids and teens.

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Kids' classes to spark self-confidence.

Here at PQA Wigan, our fantastic team of teachers and assistants are just as dedicated to inspiring, engaging and motivating young people. Whether our young performers wish to gain confidence, make new friends, or pursue a career in the performing arts, our staff help make it all possible in three magical hours per week.

We offer classes in drama, musical theatre, and film, all designed to let young people express themselves, develop skills, and make meaningful connections. With an experienced team guiding them, your child will enjoy exploring the whole world of performing arts. We create opportunities to showcase their work and go deeper into performance skills. Along the way, they’ll gain confidence, build teamwork abilities, and spark their creativity—skills that they’ll carry forward.

Ready to try us out? Book a free session today. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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.

how to find us?

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Term Dates.

Academy Notices and Projects.

Academy notices, projects and events at PQA Wigan
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acting courses

Meet The Team.

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Principal
Hannah Thurston

Hannah's love for performing arts stems from her musically talented family. She has been lucky to pursue her passion throughout her education; Hannah gained a scholarship to study Performing Arts at Preston College and achieved a triple distinction BTEC National Diploma. During this time, she played several lead roles and took LAMDA exams receiving distinctions in Verse and Prose, Acting and Devising.

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