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6th June 2025
A summer joy: What to expect at our holiday course
Gemma Payne is one of our experienced Area Partners and Producers who has been running Perform holiday courses for close to 15 years. She shares what children and parents can expect at this summer's…
21st May 2025
Alice's 160th birthday: Where to celebrate the classic tale this summer
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of my favourite childhood tales and I am delighted to bring the exciting world of Wonderland to Perform this summer break. We've had plenty of fun recording…
14th May 2025
Why I agree with Anna Maxwell Martin: Every child has individual needs
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…
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…
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…
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…
2nd April 2025
5 ways to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays in and around London
Looking for ways to keep the youngsters entertained this Easter break? I've compiled a list of my favourite things that are bound to keep the entire family entertained. . Experience the magical world…
1st April 2025
Snow White: A Holiday Course With a Fresh Twist
At Perform, we love diving into classic tales and giving them our own unique spin. This year, our Easter holiday course will feature a brand-new adaptation of Snow White a timeless story that has captivated…
25th November 2024
Lucy's top 10 tips for children's theatre etiquette
The Christmas holidays can be the first time children have been to the theatre, be it to see a Panto or a family show. Live performances should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience but, how do we…
19th February 2024
Why is drama good for children?
As Principal of a drama school, I'm asked this question a lot. And I could write a book on the many reasons why drama is so excellent - not just good - for children. But for this blog post, I'll…
A summer joy: What to expect at our holiday course
Alice's 160th birthday: Where to celebrate the classic tale this summer
Why I agree with Anna Maxwell Martin: Every child has individual needs
Join us for Bring a Friend Week
Fun and easy tongue twisters to practise at home
Lucy's 25 tips for raising confident kids
Rome 'n Jewels: Our reVamped take on a Shakespeare classic
5 ways to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays in and around London