Pauline Quirke Academy
Alisha King is an experienced professional in the entertainment industry, with a background in film production and cinematography. Alisha currently works as an Assistant Lighting Technician at Glyndebourne and as a Cinema Experience Manager at ODEON Cinemas Group. In addition to their cinema roles, Alisha also teaches Film and TV at The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. Alisha has diverse experience, from working as a Technical Assistant at Screen and Film School to a Cafe Worker at Spiceball Leisure Centre. Alisha holds a degree in Film Production and has been trained as a Costa Barista since 2021.
Pauline Quirke Academy
The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts academy providing tuition for children and young people from 4-18 years. Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour-long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. The PQA model has been put together by people who work professionally in the performing arts industry and education sector. It means our classes deliver high educational value combined with realistic industry practice and our students get the best possible experience.