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Lucy Quick - Principal of Perform
Shakespeare for children

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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4 ways magic can conjure up a well-rounded child

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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What are the differences between classes for 4-7s and 7-12s at Perform?

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 and…

Tags: Working with different age groups

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Mental health immune system

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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Mental Health Awareness Week

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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the man

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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Experiences for Christmas

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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How to recruit a fabulous teacher

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 in their own…

Tags: teachers, recruitment

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5 Top Tips on choosing a holiday course for your child

21st July 2021

5 Top Tips on choosing a holiday course for your child

With the summer holidays fast approaching and the new academic year hot on its tail, there are a multitude of children’s courses to choose from but how do you choose? And how can you be sure…

Tags: holiday courses, extra-curricular, top tips

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Creating Wonderland

20th July 2021

Creating Wonderland

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - a story that has been told to generations of children and passed down through families across the world. 156 years after the book was first written by Lewis…

Tags: things to do, summer holiday, holiday course, alice in wonderland

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