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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

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

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

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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