Pauline Quirke Academy
Michael Clay is currently serving as the principal at The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Peterborough, overseeing modules in Comedy and Drama, Film and Television, and Musical Theatre. In the past, Michael has held positions as a Drama Teacher at Jack Hunt School, Subject Leader of Drama at Tonbridge Grammar School, and Drama and Physical Education Teacher at Fort Pitt Grammar School Academy Trust. Michael's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from Canterbury Christ Church University and a PGCE in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Sussex.
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.