West End surprise for Southwick drama students

STUDENTS from a Southwick drama academy were invited to an exclusive masterclass with a popular English actress.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Aug 2015, 15:17 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 05:23 BST

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The green group at the PQA masterclass in the West EndThe green group at the PQA masterclass in the West End
The green group at the PQA masterclass in the West End

Teenagers from PQA Southwick received a personal invitation from Pauline Quirke to attend a West End session to learn acting techniques from some of the best in the business.

The Southwick group of 13 to 18-year-olds joined other students from The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts at the RADA studios for the masterclass with Pauline and a musical theatre session with West End performer Mark Goldthorp and musical director Jordan Li- Smith.

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Lucy Beirne, from the academy, said: “PQA students were thrilled when they received the golden letter through their door, inviting them to an exclusive masterclass with Pauline herself.

The blue group at the PQA masterclass in the West EndThe blue group at the PQA masterclass in the West End
The blue group at the PQA masterclass in the West End

“Students had a fantastic time as they participated in an acting for television masterclass, taught by Pauline, which focused on high level acting techniques required for the screen.

“Students also participated in an improvisation exercise where they got to act alongside Pauline. The day ended with a Q&A session, where Pauline answered industry-related questions.

“The whole masterclass was an unforgettable opportunity for our students.”

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