PQA Scarborough

19/06/2026

We’re so excited to be nominated for these national industry awards! 🌟

✨ Nominee Spotlight: James Aconley and the team at PQA York, Scarborough, Beverley & Hull ✨

Every week, more than **530 children and young people** walk through the doors of PQA York, Scarborough, Beverley and Hull to develop far more than performing arts skills.

Under the leadership of James and his team, these academies provide a supportive environment where young people can build confidence, resilience, communication skills and a genuine sense of belonging.

The impact of their work can be seen in the personal transformations that happen every day. Students who once struggled with anxiety have found the confidence to step into the spotlight, young people have formed lifelong friendships, and many have achieved things they never thought possible.

Through weekly academy sessions, community performances and festival workshops, PQA is creating opportunities for children and young people to grow both on and off the stage, developing skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

At its heart, PQA is about empowering young people to believe in themselves, discover their potential and find their place within a supportive community.

👏 Thank you, James and the PQA team, for the incredible impact you're making across York, Scarborough, Beverley and Hull.

🏆 Will PQA York, Scarborough, Beverley & Hull be named a finalist in The Class Business Awards?

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Join us LIVE on Facebook for the Class Business Awards Finalist Announcement

🗓️ 24th June
⏰ 7pm

We'll be revealing this year's finalists and celebrating the incredible class business owners making an impact across the UK.

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19/06/2026

🎬✨SUMMER FILMMAKING COMPETITION IS OPEN! ✨🎬

Calling all future filmmakers! 🎥🌟

This summer, we’re inviting you to create a film for our competition theme: “Dear Future Self” 💌

Think about:
✨ What is important to you?
✨ What do you love doing?
✨ What makes you feel happy, inspired, and whole?
✨ What would you want your future self in 10 years’ time to always remember?

Grab your camera, get creative, and tell your story! 🎞️

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 2 winners (one under 12 and one aged 12+) will each receive a £150 voucher of their choice
🎬 4 runner-ups will receive a £20 cinema voucher

And that’s not all… the winning and runner-up films will be screened at the PQA Film Festival 2026 in:
📍 London – 15th November
📍 Sheffield – 29th November

Where filmmakers will receive their awards and celebrate their achievements! 🌟

⏰ Entries close at midnight Monday 31st August 2026

Find out more and enter here: https://pqatv.com/news/dear-future-self/

Good luck, future filmmakers… we can’t wait to see your stories! 🎬💫

19/06/2026

☀️💧 PQA Hydration Reminder! 💧☀️

With warmer weather expected this weekend, please remember to bring a water bottle along to your PQA session and make sure you’re staying hydrated throughout the day! 🎭✨

19/06/2026

🌿✨ Poppets Showcase Rehearsals! ✨🎭

Our Poppets are continuing to bring GARDEN GIGGLES to life as we move further into our showcase rehearsals! 🌱🌈

Each week, we’re stitching together all of the amazing skills our Poppets have been building — from their imagination, creativity and storytelling to their listening, teamwork, confidence and communication skills. 🌟

We’ve been exploring scenes, learning choreography and putting all of our hard work together to create a performance we can’t wait to share! 🎶🎭

It’s amazing to see how our Poppet Stepping Stones are helping them grow, not just as performers, but as confident individuals too. 💛

We can’t wait to continue rehearsing and watching this magical show come together! ✨🌿

🌿✨ Poppets Showcase Rehearsals! ✨🎭

Our Poppets are continuing to bring GARDEN GIGGLES to life as we move further into our showcase rehearsals! 🌱🌈

Each week, we’re stitching together all of the amazing skills our Poppets have been building — from their imagination, creativity and storytelling to their listening, teamwork, confidence and communication skills. 🌟

We’ve been exploring scenes, learning choreography and putting all of our hard work together to create a performance we can’t wait to share! 🎶🎭

It’s amazing to see how our Poppet Stepping Stones are helping them grow, not just as performers, but as confident individuals too. 💛

We can’t wait to continue rehearsing and watching this magical show come together! ✨🌿

18/06/2026

Wondering how performing arts can set your child up for an easier, more confident step into adulthood? 🤔

At PQA, learning doesn’t feel like learning. While they’re dancing, acting, singing, filming, and laughing with friends, they’re also building lifelong skills, that equip them for life.

Our approach is anything but ordinary. It’s active, fun, and totally immersive, so young adults don’t even realise they’re gaining the kind of skills that shine on a CV and make transitions into secondary school, university, or even work so much easier. 🙌

Swipe to discover 5 amazing skills PQA students can proudly add to their CV! 👉

18/06/2026

Happy Autistic Pride Day! 🌈

At PQA, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every young person can thrive. Through performing arts, we encourage confidence, creativity, self-expression and friendship, making sure every student feels seen and heard!✨

17/06/2026

Congratulations to this weeks PQA Scarborough Award Winners...

🎭PERFORMER OF THE WEEK: Cherry!
🎬FILMMAKER OF THE WEEK: Payton!
💜POPPET OF THE WEEK: Auri!

Great work! 👏 See less

12/06/2026

Musical theatre is about so much more than performing, it's a chance for young people to explore their creativity and connect with others. 🎭

With a variety of music, dance, and storytelling styles to explore, students are exposed to different cultures, perspectives, and creative influences along the way.
So how exactly does Musical Theatre at PQA promote diversity and self-expression? 👉 Swipe to find out!

11/06/2026

🎭✨ Comedy & Drama at PQA Scarborough! ✨🎭

Last weekend, our students explored Trestle Masks, using physicality and movement to tell stories without words. 🌟

By creating characters from the emotions shown on the masks, they discovered how posture, gesture and movement can bring stories to life. 🎭👏

A fantastic session developing physical theatre skills and creative storytelling! ✨

11/06/2026

🎬✨ Red Group Shoot Day at PQA Scarborough! ✨🎥

Last weekend, our Red Group filmmakers headed out on location for their 3-hour shoot day, filming Movie 2 for our PQA Cinema Screening Project! 🍿🌟

This time, the cameras were rolling for a film all about Sports Day 🏃‍♂️🏅, with our students working hard both on and off camera to bring their story to life. 🎬👏

We had a fantastic day filming and can't wait to see this energetic and fun-filled movie come together on the big screen! ✨🍿