PQA Wirral East

PQA Wirral East PQA Wirral East is a Saturday Performing Arts Academy for ages 4-18yrs, which runs from BHSA in Prenton!

Students rotate around classes in Film & TV, Musical Theatre, and Acting, and work towards in-house & external performance opportunities! PQA Wirral is a dedicated performing arts Academy at the Birkenhead High School Academy, with classes for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing) and Film & Television. Through our classes our 6-18 year old students devel

op skills in Acting, Singing, Dance and Film and learn what it takes to work both infront and behind the scenes (with our Film & TV class in particular teaching our students to use all of the equipment needed to shoot their very own short films!) Meanwhile, our 4-5 year old Poppets spend 90 minutes with us in an actioned packed session introducing them to the core elements of performing arts, using their imaginations to tell a story. Some students are with us because they want to develop their confidence and meet new people, others are with us because they would like to pursue a career in the industry one day. The most important part of being at PQA Wirral is that all of our students LOVE spending their Saturday mornings engaged in performing arts, being creative and developing their skills, and making life-long friends. Here are just a couple of things you can expect:

Free Group Trinity Exams
Masterclasses with Industry Professionals
Inhouse Performances
Quirky Kidz Casting Agency
PQA West End Show
Regional Cinema Screening
Theatre Trips
And much more...

We have a fantastic team of tutors with a wealth of experience, working with our students to develop a diverse range of skills, but above all else, we have loads of fun!

A rare shot of 1/4 of the PQA Wirral team - Laura, Ell, Liv, Molly, Hannah, Amy & Phil (just missing George & Laura!) Oh...
13/05/2026

A rare shot of 1/4 of the PQA Wirral team - Laura, Ell, Liv, Molly, Hannah, Amy & Phil (just missing George & Laura!) Oh, and mustn't forget Rob trying to steal the limelight as usual!

Lucky to have such a great bunch at the academy, who bring their everything to our classes!

Show them some love! 🙌🏻💛🙏🏻💯📷🎬🎶

11/05/2026

WE WILL ROCK YOU PM ACADEMY!

Well, they absolutely ROCKED THE HOUSE and I am so proud of each and every one of our students! To step up on that stage and give the performances that they gave last night, not to mention their professionalism backstage...!

A fantastic evening!!

Thank you to everyone that has shown their support and encouragement to get everyone to this point! And a special mention to the staff team - Hannah, Ellie, Molly, Josh, Phil, Olivia, Ell, Rhian & Laura, and to everyone at the Floral!

YOU HAVE BEEN ROCKED!

Now onto our next performance of the show with our AM Academy on 7th June!

(Photos from our Dress are to follow soon.)

Where We Live' is a heartwarming tale that invites our Poppets to see their homes and surroundings with fresh eyes, unco...
09/05/2026

Where We Live' is a heartwarming tale that invites our Poppets to see their homes and surroundings with fresh eyes, uncovering the magic hidden in the everyday.

Our Poppets will embark on an imaginative adventure to the mysterious Island of Boredomia, where there is always something waiting to be discovered!

Today @ 11am in our Poppets Studio - we can't wait to celebrate their imaginations, confidence & teamwork!

11/03/2026

ACT. SING. DANCE. FILM.

Every Friday & Saturday across the Wirral &

24/02/2026

All coming together well in our PM Cast of WWRY, as our AM Cast are already making great progress!

Can't wait to see all of our students on the Floral Pavilion stage - it's going to be a fantastic show!

More info on box office coming soon!

For now PM should save 10th May & AM should save 7th June!

Ahead of our return after our half-term break, we've been looking through our film projects, in prep for our next cinema...
24/02/2026

Ahead of our return after our half-term break, we've been looking through our film projects, in prep for our next cinema screening - a red carpet event, celebrating the work of our students both in front of & behind the camera!

It really is incredible to see their ideas come to life, and our Film & TV module is an excellent example of just how many 'moving parts' are involved in making a project a success!

Watch this space for more information coming soon...👀

⭐️ COMING THIS MAY & JUNE 2026! ⭐️Rehearsals are now underway in our Sat AM & PM academy, for our upcoming performance o...
10/02/2026

⭐️ COMING THIS MAY & JUNE 2026! ⭐️

Rehearsals are now underway in our Sat AM & PM academy, for our upcoming performance of 'We Will Rock You young@part'!

We will be taking to the Floral Pavilion Theatre stage on Sunday 10th May 2026 with our PM Academy students; and on Sunday 7th June 2026 with our AM Academy students!

Tickets will be on sale soooooon, but in the meantime, put the date in your diaries as this is one not to be missed!

GET READY TO ROCK!!

Throwback to when our 10-12s & 13-18s wrapped on one of our most challenging projects to date, and their short film Macb...
27/01/2026

Throwback to when our 10-12s & 13-18s wrapped on one of our most challenging projects to date, and their short film Macbeth: The Witches, was officially selected for the PQA National Film Festival in Sheffield!

From the first idea to the final cut, students were involved every step of the way. They shaped the storyline, wrote the script, planned each shot, and stepped into key crew roles including directing, lighting and sound - as well as performing in front of the camera.

This is what a term of creativity, collaboration and real-world filmmaking looks like at PQA Wirral!

For your chance to be involved, visit www.pqacademy.com

In celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday on the 22nd April we have chosen PQA Wirral East’s Macbeth ‘The Witches’ as the April PQATV Film of the Month.Macbet...

2026 is upon us & we are so excited!2025 saw us grow from 3 academies to 4, allowing us to meet even more fantastic stud...
01/01/2026

2026 is upon us & we are so excited!

2025 saw us grow from 3 academies to 4, allowing us to meet even more fantastic students & their families!

We have loved every minute of what everyone has achieved, and we go into 2026 full of energy, excitement, creativity, & confidence!

Happy New Year everyone, from our house to yours!

💛

25/12/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE & ALL!

Just a quick note from some of our Main Academy students :) May your day be merrrry & briggghhht!

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Address

Birkenhead High School Academy
Birkenhead
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Opening Hours

9:45am - 1pm
1:45pm - 5pm

Telephone

+447739973591

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