Pauline Quirke Academy
Ross Drury is a seasoned theater professional currently serving as Co Creative Director at Spun Glass Theatre since July 2021, where responsibilities include management of bookings and cultural strategy at The Stade Hall and Mini Playhouse. Drury also holds multiple roles, including Creative Director at The Mini Playhouse and Festival Director and Founder of The Living Record Festival since March 2013. Additionally, Drury has been Artistic Director at Bigfoot Arts Education since August 2018 and Principal at The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts since September 2017. Prior experience includes Associate Director at The Pantaloons from March 2009 to August 2018 and Director, Writer, and Literary Manager at MSFT Productions from September 2011 to September 2012. Academically, Drury holds a Master's degree in Theatre Directing from East 15 Acting and a Master's degree in Drama and Theatre Studies from the University of Kent.
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.