Children's drama classes in Berkshire

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Children's drama classes in Berkshire

Looking for inspiring drama classes in Berkshire? Perform offers confidence-building children's drama, dance, and singing sessions designed to boost self-expression, communication, and social skills in a fun, energetic environment.

Conveniently located for families across Royal Berkshire and surrounding areas-from Windsor Castle and Ascot to Reading, Newbury and Maidenhead, our high-energy classes run on weekdays after school and on Saturdays. We hold age-tailored weekly sessions for 4-7s and 7-12s across local community venues including Crowthorne, Wokingham, Caversham, Earley, Twyford, Henley, Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Windsor, Ascot, Newbury, and Burghfield Common.

Led by enthusiastic professional drama teachers, every class uses games, energetic music, and creative play to bring out the best in every child. Book a free trial class today to discover how Perform can unlock your child's potential!

Try a free drama class in Berkshire

The Berkshire group benefits from Perform's specially designed resources, including original songs, scripts and games tailored to encourage children's imaginations and development. These exclusive materials ensure every session is fresh, engaging and aligned with our child-centred approach to building confidence and life skills.

Our unique performing arts-based curriculum is designed around what we call "The 4 Cs", Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. These core areas are essential for personal and academic success and we weave them into every game, exercise and performance.

Find your nearest Berkshire venue below, see current class times and book online.

Berkshire venues

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Dylan came out of his trial buzzing. Lots of different and interesting games and tasks. He clearly enjoyed it and will be signing up to the term. Dominic was welcoming and encouraging and we appreciated the follow up call too.

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Hayely Penny - Perform Wokingham (Berkshire) parent

Olivia loved her trial and Dom and the kids were all so friendly, supportive and encouraging. She can't wait to join the classes.

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Annabel Pitt - Perform Wokingham (Berkshire) parent

I appreciate how Perform is grounded in child development and how it informs your practice.

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Jane Walker - Perform Ascot (Berkshire) parent

We're so glad we tried Perform - it has exactly the tone that I think will work well for my son. The room just felt like "his people". Emily was superb, welcoming and kind. We're in.

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Ben Morrison - Perform Reading (Berkshire) parent

Superb experience!

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Bhavika Babuta - Perform Reading (Berkshire) parent

My son really loves Perform. It's fun, engaging and giving him confidence. The teachers really make it, they are exceptional. I highly recommend the class.

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Gemma Collins - Perform Twyford (Berkshire) parent

"I really love the scripts, they make me laugh. All the roles are important and the staff are very understanding." "The teachers are great because they help us to learn everything even if we find it hard." (by two Perform brothers)

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Sarah Anderson - Perform Maidenhead (Berkshire) parent

Our daughter literally skips in and out of her Perform class with her friends. She proudly runs in to the house to put her sticker on her poster for the upcoming performance.

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Siobhan Brown - Perform Henley (Berkshire) parent

Gabby is really loving Perform and it’s a great way to start the weekend on a positive!

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Lisa Robson - Perform Maidenhead (Berkshire) parent

Chloe loves going to Perform with Meg and Cat, it is her favourite day of the week. I really get the feeling they know all the children very well and treat them all as individuals. Chloe has gained so much confidence since starting.

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Jennifer Harper - Perform Twyford (Berkshire) parent

Brooke Mai and Summer Eve love going to Perform. They get so excited when we are on the way and when they come out they are really happy, they chat about what they have done and play the games that they have learnt.

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Steve Presley - Perform Henley (Berkshire) parent

My daughter absolutely loves the classes and has grown so much in confidence.

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Tonya Liang - Perform Reading (Berkshire) parent

It was a lovely experience.

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Amy Tobin - Perform Newbury (Berkshire) parent

The experience was very good. Our son looked happy, engaged and involved throughout the class. We also really appreciated the immediate feedback from the teacher afterwards.

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Victoria Piparinena - Perform Maidenhead (Berkshire) parent

Lucy, the teacher is fantastic, she has made my daughter feel very welcome and does a brilliant job of creating a fun, safe environment for the children to learn in.

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Nadine Bazan - Perform Ascot (Berkshire) parent

A really lovely class led by passionate and friendly staff.

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Melissa Ward - Perform Crowthorne (Berkshire) parent

My son absolutely adores Perform classes - he continuously asks if it is the day for his drama class.

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Heidi North - Perform Reading (Berkshire) parent

Evie says it's her favourite part of the week and she always comes out smiling.

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Heather Harwood - Perform Crowthorne (Berkshire) parent

Georgia and Ciara were wonderfully welcoming to my daughter - which absolutely helped her to relax and enjoy her first trial session.

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Siobhan Jenkins - Perform Maidenhead (Berkshire) parent

Lucy is absolutely loving her class and comes home buzzing each and every week!

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Moira King - Perform Ascot (Berkshire) parent

Drama, dance and singing classes in Berkshire

Our weekly children's drama classes in Berkshire help children aged 4-12 build confidence and fulfil their potential using our unique mix of drama, dance and singing.

Numbers are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by our experienced teachers - hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism. They'll focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities.

And they'll be with your child every step of the way to guide, inspire and encourage.

Using the power of performing arts, we'll ensure that, as well as having fun at Perform in Berkshire, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.

FAQs

Where can my child attend drama classes in Berkshire?

Perform runs drama classes at the following venues in Berkshire:

What age groups are Perform drama classes in Berkshire for?

We offer drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s.

Are there kids' acting classes in Berkshire for beginners?

Yes absolutely! Perform requires no prior experience in drama, dance or singing. Our classes are a unique mix of games, exercises, songs and dances that every child can enjoy as soon as they start. All we ask for is enthusiasm and an open mind.

What happens in a children's drama class in Berkshire?

As we are centrally run and not a franchise, all of our classes follow the same structure. For 4-7s, that means we start with Move & Feel, move on to Listen, Speak & Sing and finish with Create & Imagine. 7-12s start with Acting & Improvising, proceed to Movement & Dance and conclude with Speech & Singing.

Do children's performing arts classes in Berkshire include drama, dance and singing?

Yes of our 60 minute and 90 minute classes include equal sections for drama, dance and singing.

Are there after school or weekend drama classes for children in Berkshire?

In Berkshire, we have classes that run after-school and at weekends.

Can drama classes in Berkshire help my child build confidence?

Yes, Perform specializes in what we call the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. That means that every game or activity we do in the classes has building one of those Cs as its objective.

Do all children get the chance to perform in drama classes in Berkshire?

All of our weekly classes finish the term with a specially-written presentation to family and friends on the last week. Children receive the script for this around half-term and every child is guaranteed a role.

What makes Perform different from other kids acting classes in Berkshire?

The main difference is that, unlike other children's drama schools that focus on perfecting steps, memorizing lines or vocal technique, Perform harnesses children's natural enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork skills to boost their social skills and bring out their potential via the performing arts.

Classes and courses are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by our expert teachers - hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism. They'll focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities. And they'll be with your child every step of the way to guide, inspire and encourage.

As well as having fun at Perform, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.

Classes and courses are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by our expert teachers - hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism. They'll focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities. And they'll be with your child every step of the way to guide, inspire and encourage.

As well as having fun at Perform, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.