Lucy's blog

Lucy Quick - Principal of Perform

20th November 2023

It's good to talk

A few years ago we conducted a survey with Perform parents. What they were most concerned about was their children's communication skills being stunted by the digital age. Too much spending time online…

Tags: child development, confidence, public speaking, communication, language skills, digital age, speech and language

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27th June 2023

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…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, dancing, acting, communication, focus of the week

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2nd May 2023

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…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, theatre, dancing, acting, communication, Romeo and Juliet, focus of the week, William Shakespeare, adaptations, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream

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15th November 2022

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…

Tags: child development, confidence, theatre, west end, social skills, magic, magical merlin, magicians, the magicians chamber, scott penrose, morgan & west, transferrable skills,

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17th May 2022

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…

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10th May 2022

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…

Tags: drama, bullying, mental health, immune system, empowering, resilient

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3rd May 2022

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…

Tags: families, mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing, support

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7th February 2022

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…

Tags: west end, performing, children's theatre

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14th December 2021

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.…

Tags: christmas, theatre, experiences, toys, gifts, tickets

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18th August 2021

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…

Tags: teachers, recruitment,

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