Buckinghamshire Based Academy of Theatre, Dance, Film & TV

My daughter attended PWA from the age of 5 until the end of Secondary school. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there and gained a huge amount in the development of her performance skills. The opportunities offered by PWA to students are superb, with high quality shows produced, dance events, adjudication and industry recognised qualifications such as LAMDA and ISTD, as well as specialist additional training such as classical voice. This has all contributed to building a positive foundation for what she hopes to do in her future career. Thank you to Emma and the team.

My daughter has been going to PWA since she was 5 and has gone from strength to strength. She is noticed, nurtured and encouraged and she feels safe to be her self there. I can highly recommend PWA and am grateful for their personal approach to teaching. For me it’s the right balance of stretch and safety to allow a child to try things and not be scared to make mistakes.

My daughter loves her class… learning great routines with the support and encouragement from her fantastic teacher. Thanks PWA

Every Saturday my daughter leaves her PWA classes with a beaming smile. She loves to sing and PWA allows her to practice and grow her passion for it. The teaching and management of PWA has the perfect balance of professionalism and nurturing for young people. I would highly recommend it.

Enjoyable and fun professional dance school

My daughter’s confidence has grown enormously since starting the classes and she looks forward to going every time.

My daughter absolutely loves being part of the Peploe Williams family. We are very pleased with the support and guidance that she is being given to help her follow her ballet dreams.

Our daughter has attended PWA for many years, where she has made some fantastic friends for life. Not only is she having fun and building her confidence through Performing Arts but unlike many other academies the students are taught to work towards LAMDA & ISTD Dance examinations which is a testament to their level of professionalism. Highly recommend!

My daughter, a dancer since she could walk, has thrived upon becoming a member of PWA. Over and above the superlative training employed by Emma in developing her dancing skills, there is little doubt that the self-expression encouraged in theatre classes and the friendships developed therein, has helped my daughter cope with both challenging home circumstances and the dramatic culture shock involved in moving from a small village primary school to the broader and much more demanding social environment of a larger secondary school. Insofar as, at the tender age of 11, my daughter has already chosen dance as a career, should she succeed, there is no doubt that the Peploe-Williams Academy will have been the primary driving force behind her success.

The training at this school is exemplary. Emma and her tutors are committed to giving all the students the time and effort they need to excel.

I have had the pleasure of being an adjudicator at this amazing place. Emma’s passion, dedication and heart is at the centre of this Academy. As a West End professional, she knows the business and the guidance she gives the students is invaluable. I was blown away by the talent of the students. They are taught all the disciplines - dancing, singing and acting in a fun and nurturing environment by the brilliant teachers who are industry professionals. Along with Emma, these teachers know how to guide and inspire the students, pushing them to be the very best they can be. The students also learn to make friends, build confidence and achieve goals. It brings me back to when I trained at Arts Ed London many years ago. As a West End professional, I look back on those years and the brilliant training I received with so much gratitude. Teachers who believe in you make all the difference in the world, bringing out the very best in you, giving you the tools to succeed. PWA has this and so much more.

A wonderful Academy led by Emma - who is a highly experienced professional and a wise and wonderful person. It was a pleasure adjudicating for such well-run school - seeing the development of many young happy professionals-in-the-making x

I'm so grateful for pwa. I started there when I was 8 and stayed all the way until 18. They built me as a person with confidence, gave me skills and understanding of what's needed in order to grow in and enjoy working in this business including attitude towards/comfortability with auditions and levels of professionalism. I was truly nurtured there, and 9 years later am still supported by Emma, coming to my drama school shows and now my professional ones. It's still some of my fondest memories

My daughter has been part of PWA for the past 7 years and absolutely loves it! She looks forward to her dance and musical theatre lessons every week and has made some amazing friends through the academy. The teaching and approach to lessons, exams and shows is so professional, but also a lot of fun. She has learnt so much, not only how to perform technically but she has also gained so much confidence. I would recommend PWA to anyone who wants to pursue a career in performing arts or simply wants to explore and enjoy singing, dancing and acting!

There are never enough words to describe my experience for PWA. I wholeheartedly recommend Peploe-Williams Academy for any young person aspiring to enter the performing arts industry. Having attended for over 12 years, I can attest that Emma's exceptional training is the most fundamental training I’ve ever received. The academy not only provides invaluable skills but also allows each student to be unapologetically them in a safe and honest environment where they can reach their full potential. I am immensely grateful for the guidance and training received, shaping me into a confident and skilled performer I am today. Thank you, Peploe-Williams Academy, for being the foundation of my journey in the performing arts.

My daughter started when she was 6 and left when she was 18. Now performing professionally after doing a 3 year Musical Theatre Diploma and passed with a first. Her experience with Emma really helped her to get where she is today and can’t thank her enough. Emma’s professional guidance, nurturing and knowing the business is priceless. My daughter is now 25 and knows she can always call on Emma anytime. Peploe-Williams Academy isn’t just a school it’s a family for ever.