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 friends to class into a special week called Bring a Friend Week - a chance for children to give their peers a peek inside their laughter-filled classes.

This year, from 12th to 18th May, we invite all children at Perform to bring along a friend (or several) to their usual weekly class to join in on the fun.

There'll be thrilling introduction games and plenty of opportunities for everyone to mingle with new and old friends.

Here's the best part for parents - your friend will instantly receive a £40 voucher to use towards their first block of classes. Once your friend has signed up, you'll also receive a £40 voucher to use on weekly workshops or holiday courses.

All you need to do is pass along your personal code. If you can't find your personal code, look for it at the footer of your latest email from us, or call our customer service team on 020 7255 9120 and they will be happy to help.

Some people assume that drama classes are mainly for confident children who love performing, reflecting the more traditional stage school idea, but for us at Perform, drama is about the fun, the joy and the social skills children develop along the way.

New friends can sign up for Bring a Friend Week on our website here.

We are so excited to share the joy of Perform and can't wait to meet everyone's friends!