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…

Tags: child development, fun, singing, confidence, concentration, drama, live theatre, dancing, acting, communication, theatre etiquette, children's theatre, Anna Maxwell Martin

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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

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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

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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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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…

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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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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