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Things to do with your kids this summer

Make a summer holiday playlist With more time for music at home during school holidays (no rushed breakfasts or evening homework), why not create a holiday playlist where each family member gets to choose their favourite summer songs. You may find this also builds skills in...

Shakespeare for children

Shakespeare is most celebrated playright and poem and his works have spawned many phrases that we use today, and whilst his writing can be seen as challenging, there are ways that we can make it more accessible for children.  Children love to be challenged, so...

Lucy's top 10 tips for children's theatre etiquette

Since the pandemic, theatre etiquette seems to be a bigger issue than ever before, with debates around audiences singing along, to whether food should be banned in theatres. Yet, when taking a child to the theatre you can absolutely guarantee there’s going to be some...

4 ways magic can conjure up a well-rounded child

This term's 4-7s theme, The Magician's Chamber, is an spellbinding adventure into Ancient Britain and, at half-term, thousands of children and parents enjoyed our West End musical,  Magical Merlin. I've always thought that...

Working with different age groups

What are the differences between classes for 4-7s and 7-12s at Perform?   Lucy explains how 7-12s benefit from a more collegiate approach, more challenging material and an emphasis on independence and responsibility.   5 key differentiations 1....

Mental health immune system

We all know that young children build up their immune systems through catching colds and minor illnesses. But is it possible to help build their 'mental health immune system'? Building resilience through dealing with problems at an early age can help children to...

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental health has always been fundamental to well-being but, only recently, has it been given the attention it deserves. The month of May shines a spotlight on mental health with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK from 9 to 15 May. This year, the focus...

The man behind the music

One of the reasons children love Perform is the catchy songs which are all written by co-founder, Will Barnett. We talk to Will about his process for creating Perform's creative resources and Perform’s upcoming West End show, Jungle Rumble, at The Fortune...

Experiences for Christmas

With Christmas approaching, it's almost inevitable that our homes are about to be hit with an onslaught of ‘stuff’ that our children will obsess over for a week and then deposit into the toy graveyard. After hearing that Perform’s Jungle Rumble West End...

How to recruit a fabulous teacher

If your child has ever been to a Perform class, you'll know that all our teachers are brilliant - enthusiastic, energetic and extremely professional. Not only are they talented performers in their own right, they are also totally passionate about helping childen...
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