The Pauline Quirke Academy
Pauline Quirke
Stephen Hawke
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m.
Chelmer Valley High School, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7ER
Principal: Stephen Hawke
Hi, my name is Stephen Hawke & I am the proud new principal of the Chelmsford Academy.
I was delighted to be asked to be involved with the Pauline Quirke Academy & to continue the philosophy of providing a creative & fun learning environment for Drama, Theatre & the Arts for our young people.
I have been involved in Theatre & Dramatic Arts for aroundfifteen years, having been inspired by Willie Russell's West End Production of Blood Brothers back in the 90's.
I received some early foundation Training at the Norwich Theatre Royal & "The Garage" in aspects of Acting, Theatre & Stagecraft, where aspirations of coaching the Dramatic Arts became a natural progression for me & to which I now dedicate all of my sparetime.
Attending C.C.A.T.S Drama College I have professional accreditation as both Teacher & Actor followingThe Trinity GuildhallSchool of Music & Drama curriculum(Associate / Licentiate in Applied Speech & Drama).
I have subsequently appeared on Stage as a "marriage guidance councillor" in Michael Cooney's "Cash on Delivery" (Awarded Best Supporting Actor) the U-Boat Commander "Don't Tell him your name Pike" in "Dads Army", & "The Hotel Inspector" in "Fawlty Towers" as well many TV, movie & commercial appearances including current Government Alcohol awareness campaign "Know your Limits", through to Tetley Tea, BT, Sony (Playstation), VW & SEAT car companies.
As frequent "Supporting Artiste" in popular Soaps such as "Eastenders" & the "The Bill" I have also appeared in Productions of "Law & Order"(with Bradley Walsh), "Hope & Glory" (Lenny Henry), "The Midsomer Murders" (John Nettles) as well as bigger budget movie productions such as"Franklyn", "Reuniting the Rubins" (Timothy Spall) "Maybe Baby" (Hugh Laurie, directed by Ben Elton), & "Sleepy Hollow" with Johnny Depp. I also appeared as a Hospital Visitor in "Missing" starring Pauline herself!
In 2007, I formed my own Drama Company "The Drama Shed", which continues to grow successfully within local Essex schools. With a workshop approach, students enjoy the confidence & sense of family that Drama provides & where the offer of a stable, safe environment is complimented by the encouragement of individual creativity.
I am a great believer in the PQA "Fun not Fame" philosophy for our students.
Enjoyment whilst learning is fundamental to development. Seeing students having a really good time while achieving personal goals, is a hugely rewarding experience.
With my team of dedicated, highly professional teachers at Chelmsford's PQA, I know that the enthusiasm, ability & creative, fun-approach adopted by us all, will continue to be a great environment for our students.
Stephen Hawke
