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Peterborough Performing Arts Post 16 College will open its doors to pupils for the first time in September 2025! Peterborough’s only stand alone performing arts college is proudly based at the city’s creative centre, The Key Theatre.
Our fully funded level 3 BTEC in Musical theatre is a 2 year programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in the arts. Our teaching faculty are all current industry professionals or performers, all dedicating their time and outstanding expertise to this new venture to give the dancers, singers and actors of Peterborough every opportunity to succeed in an ever changing and progressive industry.
This course is led by West End leading ladies & classical Britt award nominees, here at PPA we cut no corners. To be the best you have to train like the best, our course covers every corner of the industry to provide first class tuition and help the students follow
their dreams.
Having now run a hugely successful part time training program for 16-19 yr olds for
many years, we are thrilled to be expanding the opportunity for any young performer, right in the heart of Peterborough for full time professional training in dance, drama & vocals. Our industry experts and leading West End ladies who are teaching the course are invested in providing world class tuition. Our combined aim is creating strong,
resilient and triple threat performers who will be at the top of their game in a
competitive industry.
Join us for a taster day, train with industry professionals to prepare yourself for a life on the stage! You will sample the reality of life training as a real life performer!
Book your auditions now, once the application has been submitted we will come back to you with your date.
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Peterborough Performing Arts College is based at the city’s cultural arts hub, The Key Theatre. Boasting a variety of state of the art dance studios, a studio theatre and a full size working auditorium. The venue is alive on a daily basis, where professional touring productions and artist come to work. PPA college will move between studios for their studies. Working in a professional environment day in day out will set the students up with expectations of the industry in the future.
Being based in a professional venue is always a bonus when it comes to work experience, all our students will be offered valuable work experience both here at the Key or their sister venue, The New Theatre; which has hosted multiple Westend productions to the likes of SIX, HEATHERS & Mamma MIA to name a few. An incredible opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of the theatre on and off the stage.
Set in a stunning location on the river Nene, a 2 minute walk from multiple bus routes and a 5 minute walk from the train station. The Key Theatre sits in a prime city centre location from wherever you are based in the city or further afield in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire or Lincolnshire.
Vocal Technique
Dance Technique
Acting Styles
Performance Skills
Devising Material
Improvisation
Storytelling
Audition Technique
Rehearsal Technique
Performing Arts Industry
The Extended Diploma is broadly equivalent to three A Levels.
A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
For students without a Grade 4, or above, in English and Maths, you will need to resit these qualifications.
After the Post-16 course, students can progress via many different routes.
The following are examples of what students may go on to do:
Study for a BA Hons Degree at any university or specialist drama/dance school
Professional performance work
Performing and teaching after further training
Theatre in education
Peterborough Performing Arts College Post 16 course is accredited by BTEC, provided by Juniper Training.
Creating successful performers!
In an ever competitive industry, every hour of training counts! We have put together an additional & affordable training timetable which will provide intensive tuition on top of the FREE BTEC fully funded course for any student who wants to develop their technique to give themselves the best chance of success.
This will be equivalent to full time performing arts training, an essential to any student wanting to progress to the professional industry.
Our teachers are dedicated to providing an exceptional programme to breed success, resilience, technique and results!
Jazz technique
Ballet
Tap
Commercial
Contempary
Strength & stretch
Private singing lessons
1-1 Audition preparations
Charlie trained at The Arts Educational School from the age of 10 to 16, she then went on to further her training at Laine Theatre Arts until the age of 18. Additionally she spent 7 years with the National Youth Ballet.
In 2010 Charlie won the hit TV show So you think You Can Dance where viewing topped 15 million viewers.
Charlie went on to
Charlie trained at The Arts Educational School from the age of 10 to 16, she then went on to further her training at Laine Theatre Arts until the age of 18. Additionally she spent 7 years with the National Youth Ballet.
In 2010 Charlie won the hit TV show So you think You Can Dance where viewing topped 15 million viewers.
Charlie went on to play the role of Baby in West Ends hit show Dirty Dancing. She was then invited to take part in Revolution at The theatre Royal as a featured dancer
alongside Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia. In 2012 Charlie performed in the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics.
Charlie has also had great success in TV including 4music advert, X Factor Live Shows, Royal Variety, Remembrance Day, Britain’s Got Talent & Mamma Mia 2 the movie. Last year she took part in two major dance shows, Remembering Fred dancing for Janette & Aljaz and she also starred in Rip it Up the 50’s & 60’s dancing alongside Natalie Lowe, Louis Smith, Jay McGuiness, Harry Judd & Aston Merrygold.
She is currently starring as a featured dancer in the West End show Rip it Up the 60’s at the Garrick Theatre.
Charlie’s aim at PPA is to encourage confidence and knowledge in their chosen skill. This will enable the students have all the tools to pursue their love of dance, drama and singing.
Danielle Cato began her training at The Renton
Dance Studio.
She went on to train at The Royal Ballet School age 11 having been a Junior Associate of The Royal Ballet aged 8-11. Performing with the Royal Ballet Company in Beatrix Potter, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet.
At 16 she successfully auditioned for the Royal Ballet Upper School
Danielle Cato began her training at The Renton
Dance Studio.
She went on to train at The Royal Ballet School age 11 having been a Junior Associate of The Royal Ballet aged 8-11. Performing with the Royal Ballet Company in Beatrix Potter, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet.
At 16 she successfully auditioned for the Royal Ballet Upper School but due to injury had to leave after one year and continue training at Laine Theatre Arts where she joined into the second year.
Upon graduating Danielle got her first West End job at 19yrs old playing the leading lady Iris Kelly in Fame the musical.
Following that she has had a successful 18 year career in shows such as Fame, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, We Will Rock You, Grease, Vampirette, West Side Story, Cats, Carousel, 42nd Street, Dirty Dancing, Strictly Ballroom.
Danielle was hand picked by Dame Gillian Lynne to dance as Cassandra from Cats at the re-naming of the New London Theatre.
TV work includes being finalist on BBC1 So You Think You Can Dance, The Olivier Awards, This Morning, Train to Gain advert.
Danielle is still very much performing as a professional dancer and loves to teach and coach when she isn’t contracted in a show.
Danielle aims to help nurture the students by instilling the technique and strength required to become not only a strong dancer but ensure longevity in their careers.
We are really excited to be the vocal coaches in this brand new post 16 performing arts school in Peterborough.
Our names are Naomi and Hannah we are identical twins and professional singers ourselves. We vocal coach as NH Vocal Coaching and have been teaching for over 10 years.
We are especially excited to work with you on finding your p
We are really excited to be the vocal coaches in this brand new post 16 performing arts school in Peterborough.
Our names are Naomi and Hannah we are identical twins and professional singers ourselves. We vocal coach as NH Vocal Coaching and have been teaching for over 10 years.
We are especially excited to work with you on finding your perfect repertoire for future auditions and improving your confidence, so you can get into your desired university! We will also help you with vowel placement, acting through song, belting, mix and head voice! As well as your legit rep. Most importantly we will help your confidence so you feel great every time you step on stage!
We sing professionally as a duo called Classical Reflection, we were nominated for a Brit award for work in classical music. We sing at the O2 Arena, The Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium. We are approved artists for the Royal Family and we have had
two top 10 albums in the Official Charts.
We also organise musical theatre concerts in London’s Covent Garden as NH Productions.
We are really looking forward to meeting you and working with you!
Love Naomi and Hannah x--
As a passionate advocate for the power of musical theatre to inspire and transform, I am dedicated to helping students find their artistic voice and develop their craft in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a First-Class Honours degree in Applied Performance (Community and Education) from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire,
As a passionate advocate for the power of musical theatre to inspire and transform, I am dedicated to helping students find their artistic voice and develop their craft in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a First-Class Honours degree in Applied Performance (Community and Education) from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, my teaching approach is informed by both a strong academic foundation and real-world experience in the
performing arts.
With over 10 years teaching experience, I’ve had the privilege of working across multiple facets of musical theatre—both on stage and in educational settings—gaining valuable insights into the craft and the industry. These experiences allow me to focus on nurturing technical proficiency, emotional authenticity, and creative risk-taking.
I am passionate about providing students with a well-rounded education that not only hones their vocal, physical, and acting skills but also empowers them to engage with their community and the wider world through performance. By creating a space where creativity thrives and collaboration is at the core, I encourage students to embrace challenges and push boundaries in their artistic journey.
My ultimate goal is to inspire students to become confident, resilient, and dynamic performers—ready to take on the stage and the world beyond.
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