10th May 2022
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…
3rd May 2022
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…
7th February 2022
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…
14th December 2021
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.…
18th August 2021
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…
21st July 2021
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 that you're…
20th July 2021
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 Carroll…
2nd March 2021
On the first Thursday of every March, millions of children celebrate World Book Day - a charity funded by publishers and book -sellers across the UK and Ireland. Their mission is to promote reading for…
26th November 2020
Back in March, lockdown arrived without warning and we spent our Easter holiday working on developing Perform At Home. We quickly got 11 of our most experienced Producers up and running and launched our…
10th November 2020
Something I love about working with children is their general positivity and upbeat attitude but it's often easy to breeze over the fact that many share some of the same worries, concerns and anxieties…
Why after-school activities matter more than ever in a digital world
A headteacher's view on why drama is so important in early education
5 ways to keep the children busy over the Easter holiday
Bringing Midnight in the Toyshop to the West End stage
Christmas theatre guide: musicals and pantos for families to enjoy
Fun activities that build life skills and confidence
Raising a confident voice: how to boost your child's public speaking skills