Growing up, I spent my Saturday mornings at a local performing arts academy. It got me through my week, and, like everyone, I could spend hours shouting about all the transferable skills those years equipped me with.
Fast forward to A levels and suddenly all my friends had Saturday jobs – they were splashing out on clothes while I wanted to save for theatre tickets. It was then I stumbled across an article in the local newspaper, announcing that a Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA) was set to open nearby in Watford. I emailed the principal, asked if they needed any assistants and, before I knew it, my Saturdays were once again filled with drama (of the best kind).
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