TV favourite Pauline Quirke brings her latest performing arts Academy to Colchester, opening this Saturday’

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts will be held at Philip Morant School, offering Saturday morning classes for children aged between four and 18.

The academy forms part of the Birds of a Feather star’s network of theatre schools. It offers three hours’ tuition a week, including classes in musical theatre, comedy and drama, and film and television work.

The free open day takes place between 9.45am and 1pm. For more information, visit pqacademy.com or call 084567 32022.