PQA Watford

PQA Watford is a weekend performing arts academy providing outstanding tuition for children and youn

04/09/2024

We can’t wait to announce our cast lists tomorrow, this time next spring PQAWATFORD, we’re going to the West End! Watch your inboxes for the newsletter.

27/08/2024

We are back after the looooooog summer break, the PQA Watford team has prepared some fab, fun return sessions, so see you this week at Bushey Meads School!

Photos from PQA Watford's post 17/08/2024

Katie and a Jessica are at today, come join us at the King George V playing fields!

17/08/2024

Excited to be attending this event today! Come on over and say Hi, or join in with a dance class!

🎉 TODAY is the Day! Watford Community Family Funday 🎉

The wait is over! Join us TODAY at the Watford Community Family Funday for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement. AfrinityTv will be LIVE to bring you all the amazing moments.

📅 Date: Today, Saturday, 17th August 2024
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 Location: George V Playing Fields, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PZ

Today's Highlights Include:
- Thrilling Fun Fair Rides
- Bouncy Castle & Inflatables
- Games, Sports, Face Painting
- Live Musical Concert, Dance Groups, DJ & Keep Fit Routines
- Delicious Food & Drinks from Various Stalls
- Raffle, Prizes, Giveaways & Much More!

✨ FREE Entry! FREE Carpark!✨

Come along with your family and friends for a day full of laughter, learning, and connection. Don't miss out on the fun – AfrinityTv will be streaming LIVE to keep you updated!

14/08/2024

I want to thank our wonderful summer school students for making last week so much fun. You did so well and achieved so much in the week. Super proud of all of you! We liked it so much we are going to do it again next year. Save the date: w/c 4th August 2025.

Photos from Watford Community Family Fun Day's post 30/07/2024

We will be running a stall at this fantastic Family Fun event so pop in and see us, they’ll be a free dance workshop and a chance to get in front of the camera for a little taster of what you can learn at your local PQA. Watford Community Family Fun Day

26/07/2024

Do watch this space for posts about our upcoming projects and summer school. Have a lovely break!

18/06/2024

Please remember that this week is our open class session at Bushey Meads School, we are inviting parents and carers to come in and see all the wonderful skills we’ve been working on this term, with a demonstration of the vocal work in MT and some Shakespeare’s Sonnets (outdoors, weather permitting) for more information check out this weeks newsletter.

29/05/2024

PQA Watford is back this Saturday, but see are operating for our alternate venue: Bushey Meads School. See you all there x

03/05/2024

Reminder: PQA is running from Bushey Meads School tomorrow. Same times, same fun.

05/03/2024

Our show day is nearly upon us! It’s time to see all the hard work of the past few months on the stage. Our students are ready, are you? There are still some tickets left for both shows and the cap has been lifted so you can book extras. We look forward to seeing you all at the Sandpit Theatre -St Albans this Saturday https://sandpittheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173640446

25/02/2024

Two weeks to go and we can’t wait to bring you fabulous show! Limited tickets are still available if you still need to book. Don’t miss it!

16/02/2024

See you tomorrow, it’s a PQA day! Half term break for us is Saturday 24th Feb.

19/01/2024

Our show tickets will be on sale tomorrow. We can’t wait to bring you this fantastic performance in no less than 6 weeks time. Please go to the Sandpit Theatre booking page to get yours. Tickets are capped a four per family to ensure everyone can watch it. https://sandpittheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

Photos from PQA Watford's post 16/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all of my wonderful AM and PM. See you all in 2024!

10/11/2023

Ahead of our next show ‘Legally Blonde’ performing on March 9th. I’d like to share with you my beloved puppy Rusty. ‘Oh my dog, you guys!’ Please feel free to share your pets with us and give them ‘a round of a’paws’ for just being them. I’d love to see photos of your family pets. Feel free to share.

03/11/2023

We want to give a shout out to our wonderful student Grace who is going to school dressed as our amazing founder and head principal Pauline Quirke. She was asked to dress as someone that inspires you and she chose our Pauline, how lovely! Grace has to also speak in front of the class which she will be fantastic at. All the best of luck from PQA and Pauline!

03/11/2023

We look forward to seeing all of our PQA Watford students tomorrow at West Herts College. Hope you’ve all had a brilliant half term.

20/10/2023

are getting prepared for our new Musical Legally Blonde On March 9th. Join now to be part of this fantastic show. https://www.pqacademy.com

04/10/2023

send the biggest of congratulations to our fabulous Red group student Esha, who stars in the new advert for Lego technic 🙌🏻 Watch it in full here: https://youtu.be/wlT7WVxC2jw?si=NMq4F3-H5EmK7L7m

29/08/2023

We are so excited to welcome all of students back to academy this Saturday. Remember, we are at Bushey Meads School this week. See you soon!

Photos from PQA Watford's post 22/07/2023

We are loving the set boxes made for our Animation project, well done greens!

21/07/2023

is pleased to announce our next spring show! Think dogs, Harvard and plenty of pink! Join us in September to be part of this fabulously exciting show.

14/07/2023

We can’t wait to show you what our Poppets and Main Academy has been working on this term. Show times are as follows:
Poppets: 10am
Main Academy AM: 11:30
Main Academy PM: 3:30
If all parents could meet me in the reception of West Herts, I will show you to your seats.
See you all tomorrow x

07/07/2023

Introduce your friends to PQA next term to be involved in our brand new projects and spring book musical. Free taster sessions on the first Saturday back after Summer 02.09.23. Visit the website to book.

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West Herts College, Watford Campus, Hempstead Road
Watford
WD173EZ

Opening Hours

8:45am - 12pm
12:45pm - 4pm

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