Children's drama classes at The Apton Centre, Bishops Stortford

Weekly Perform drama classes in Bishops Stortford

The Apton Centre, 22a Apton Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3SN. Get directions

Drama classes for 4-7s

Mondays | 4pm - 5pm - NB: this is a temporary venue on Monday 16th November. The regular venue is Summercroft Primary School, CM23 5BJ.

This class is run by Emma and Marisa. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Drama classes for 7-12s

Mondays | 5.15pm - 6.15pm - NB: this is a temporary venue on Monday 16th November. The regular venue is Summercroft Primary School, CM23 5BJ.

This class is run by Emma and Marisa. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Eddie made friends in the first session - Emma and the other teachers are lovely, kind and thoughtful.

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Natasha Clarke - Perform Bishops Stortford parent

Hello and welcome to Perform Bishops Stortford at The Apton Centre - a new kind of drama school that has child development at its very heart. At Perform, we use drama, dance and singing to build children's social skills and help them grow in confidence so they can fulfil their potential.

Please note that The Apton Centre is a temporary venue for Perform Bishops Stortford. Check the class listings to the left for details of the usual venue.

At Perform Bishops Stortford, the Producer of the classes is Emma and the Teacher is Marisa. The sessions are looked after by our Area Partner, Gemma.

The current term runs from 7th September to 14th December with no sessions on 26th October (half-term).

Click below to book a free drama class at The Apton Centre with no obligation to sign up.

How to get here and parking:

To drive to the venue, travel via the M11 motorway and exit at Junction 8 towards Bishop's Stortford. Follow the London Road (A120/B1383) into the town centre, then turn onto South Street. From South Street, turn right onto Apton Road where you will find the centre located on the left-hand side.

While there is limited on-site parking at the venue, visitors can use the public pay-and-display car park located directly on Apton Road. Alternative town centre parking is available a short walk away at Jackson Square car park off Link Road.

Bishop's Stortford railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the centre, offering regular rail services between London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Cambridge. Local bus services stop regularly nearby along South Street and Potter Street.

Creative Team

We spend a lot of time recruiting, training and evaluating our wonderful Area Partners, Producers and Teachers and the team at The Apton Centre in Bishops Stortford are no exception. As at all Perform schools, they have all been hand-picked for being enthusiastic, approachable and, of course, fantastic with children. As a result, you can be confident that your child is in the best of hands. Here are the details of the Creative Team at this venue:

PRODUCER

Emma

My name is Emma and I've been running Perform classes since 2020. I love watching children build their confidence through drama, singing and dancing, just as I did at their age! One of my greatest achievements at Perform was watching a child go from being scared to enter the room to taking on the main role in our show.

TEACHER

Marisa

My Perform journey started in 2023. What I love most about teaching children is no class is the same! Each child has their own exciting Perform journey and it's a pleasure watching them grow each week! Whether it's learning catchy songs or getting super creative in our acting games and presentation rehearsals, it is never a dull moment. Outside or Perform, I enjoy watching live music and getting a round of tennis in.

AREA PARTNER

Gemma

I'm one of the Perform Area Partners. I'm so lucky to meet so many wonderful Perform children when I visit different classes and watching their confidence blossom throughout their time with us. My background is musical theatre and I have performed in many different shows in the West End and in theatres around the UK. During my time in Les Miserables, I got to sing at the European football final at Wembley and the 25th anniversary concert at the O2!

Click here for a list of all areas

We think Kat is amazing and the helpers are as well. My daughter is blown away at her positivity. Very professional, very slick, very brilliant.

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Christopher O'Farrell

Eddie made friends in the first session - Emma and the other teachers are lovely, kind and thoughtful.

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Natasha Clarke - Perform Bishops Stortford parent

My daughter is incredibly happy with her classes. Georgia is highly professional, proactive and brings wonderful enthusiasm to every session. I also truly appreciate the detailed feedback she provides after each class.

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Laura Caza

We think Kat is amazing and the helpers are as well. My daughter is blown away at her positivity. Very professional, very slick, very brilliant.

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Christopher O'Farrell

Eddie made friends in the first session - Emma and the other teachers are lovely, kind and thoughtful.

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Natasha Clarke - Perform Bishops Stortford parent

My daughter is incredibly happy with her classes. Georgia is highly professional, proactive and brings wonderful enthusiasm to every session. I also truly appreciate the detailed feedback she provides after each class.

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Laura Caza

FAQs

What children's performing arts classes are available at The Apton Centre in Bishops Stortford

Perform runs the following classes at The Apton Centre:

Drama classes for 4-7s

Mondays | 4pm - 5pm

Drama classes for 7-12s

Mondays | 5.15pm - 6.15pm

How do I get to The Apton Centre in Bishops Stortford by car?

To drive to the venue, travel via the M11 motorway and exit at Junction 8 towards Bishop's Stortford. Follow the London Road (A120/B1383) into the town centre, then turn onto South Street. From South Street, turn right onto Apton Road where you will find the centre located on the left-hand side.

Is there parking or drop-off access at The Apton Centre?

While there is limited on-site parking at the venue, visitors can use the public pay-and-display car park located directly on Apton Road. Alternative town centre parking is available a short walk away at Jackson Square car park off Link Road.

What public transport options are near The Apton Centre?

Bishop's Stortford railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the centre, offering regular rail services between London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Cambridge. Local bus services stop regularly nearby along South Street and Potter Street.