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Lucy Quick - Principal of Perform

21st May 2025

Alice's 160th birthday: Where to celebrate the classic tale this summer

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of my favourite childhood tales and I am delighted to bring the exciting world of Wonderland to Perform this summer break. We've had plenty of fun recording…

Tags: holiday course, summer, alice in wonderland, child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre

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14th May 2025

Why I agree with Anna Maxwell Martin: Every child has individual needs

I recently came across a conversation with actress Anna Maxwell Martin that really struck a chord with me. She was speaking about children with SEN (Special Educational Needs), but instead of using that…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre etiquette, children's theatre, Anna Maxwell Martin

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8th May 2025

Join us for Bring a Friend Week

We started Bring a Friend Week years ago when I saw how my children (now teenagers, the time flies!) lit up with excitement when one of their friends attended a Perform class. We turned this idea of bringing…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre etiquette, children's theatre, bring a friend, recommend a friend

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6th May 2025

Fun and easy tongue twisters to practise at home

"All I want is a proper cup of coffee - made in a proper copper coffee pot!". Now this is not just a statement about wanting a cup of coffee (which I often do want) but also a fun tongue twister…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre etiquette, children's theatre

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30th April 2025

Lucy's 25 tips for raising confident kids

Drawing on 25 years of hands-on experience, I'm excited to share some of the favourite tips and techniques we use at Perform to help every child shine. Whether you're looking to boost your child's…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre etiquette, perform in the park, children's theatre

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16th April 2025

Rome 'n Jewels: Our reVamped take on a Shakespeare classic

This summer term our 7-12-year-olds are diving into Rome 'n Jewels, our unique and age-appropriate spin on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, focusing on friendship, loyalty and the power of making…

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2nd April 2025

5 ways to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays in and around London

Looking for ways to keep the youngsters entertained this Easter break? I've compiled a list of my favourite things that are bound to keep the entire family entertained. . Experience the magical world…

Tags: child development, children, concentration, Attention, focus, play, child psychology, challenging play

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1st April 2025

Snow White: A Holiday Course With a Fresh Twist

At Perform, we love diving into classic tales and giving them our own unique spin. This year, our Easter holiday course will feature a brand-new adaptation of Snow White a timeless story that has captivated…

Tags: child development, children, concentration, Attention, focus, costumes

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27th November 2024

Helping Your Child Learn Their Lines quickly

As a parent, I know the challenges of helping my children learn their lines for a show. In my role as Principal of Perform, I help develop our scripts, train our teachers, and create lesson plans and show…

Tags: confidence, concentration, rehearsing, learning lines, speaking

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25th November 2024

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

The Christmas holidays can be the first time children have been to the theatre, be it to see a Panto or a family show. Live performances should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience but, how do we…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre etiquette, perform in the park, children's theatre

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