Children's drama classes at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School, Highbury

Weekly Perform drama classes in Highbury

St John's Highbury Vale Primary School, Maberley Hall, Conewood Street, London, N5 1DL. Get directions

Drama classes for 4-7s

Tuesdays | 4pm - 5pm

This class is run by Jamie and Olivia-Faith. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Jade.

Tuesdays | 5.05pm - 6.05pm

This class is run by Jamie and Olivia-Faith. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Jade.

Thursdays | 4pm - 5pm

This class is run by Victoria and Imogen. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Drama classes for 7-12s

Tuesdays | 6.15pm - 7.15pm

This class is run by Jamie and Olivia-Faith. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Jade.

Thursdays | 5.05pm - 6.05pm

This class is run by Victoria and Imogen. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Thursdays | 6.10pm - 7.10pm

This class is run by Victoria and Imogen. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Holiday courses

Beauty and the Beast | Mon 26th - Wed 28th Oct 10am-3pm

This holiday course will be run by Katherine and Sophie. The Area Partner will be Oliver.

I cannot recommend this drama class enough! Both of my children are completely in love with it. It has done wonders for their confidence, self-expression, and social skills. The environment is so positive and encouraging.

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Maria Smith - Perform Highbury parent

A warm welcome to Perform Highbury at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School. We offer weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4-12 using unique songs, dances, games and exercises designed to boost child development.

We started running classes at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School in January 2000 and are currently here every week during term-time on Thursdays and Tuesdays.

At Perform Highbury, the Producers of the classes are Jamie and Victoria and the Teachers are Imogen and Olivia-Faith. The sessions are looked after by our Area Partners, Gemma and Jade.

The current term runs from 1st September to 17th December with no sessions on 27th to 29th October (half-term).

Click below to book a free drama class at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School with no obligation to sign up.

How to get here and parking:

Drive via Highbury Grove (A1201) or Blackstock Road into Highbury, turning onto Conewood Street. St John's Highbury Vale Primary School and Maberley Hall are on Conewood Street.

No visitor parking is available on site. Nearby side streets have limited pay-and-display bays but you can check Avenell Road after 2pm.

Arsenal tube station and Highbury & Islington station are a 10-minute walk away. Regular local bus routes run along nearby Highbury Park and Blackstock Road.

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Creative Team

We spend a lot of time recruiting, training and evaluating our wonderful Area Partners, Producers and Teachers and the team at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School in Highbury 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

Jamie

I have been a Producer at Perform since 2021 after graduating from The Musical Theatre Academy in London. I've also been working as a performer and vocalist since 2017! I love using drama and imaginative play to help develop children's confidence and communication skills - and seeing their progress each week is such a joy and privilege.

PRODUCER

Katherine

I started working at Perform in 2012 after I gained a Masters in Acting at Mountview Academy, and I still get huge pleasure in transforming children's lives through drama after all these years. It's a highlight of my week seeing my students skip into class each week with a huge smile and take part in our end of term shows. My favourite Perform theme has to be Super Hero School because I get to wear a sparkly cape on our adventures!

PRODUCER

Victoria

My name is Vicky, and I joined the Perform team in 2009. At Perform, I love helping young people build their confidence, creativity and performance skills. One of my favourite parts of the term is Show Week, when I get to see how much each child's confidence has blossomed. Alongside my work with Perform, I teach singing and I also sing with babies and toddlers, supporting there early development. I'm a mum to a wonderful seven year old son. You may also have spotted me in a few adverts!

TEACHER

Imogen

As a Teacher at Perform, I am passionate about inspiring a new generation of children with singing, dancing and acting. I trained at Arts Educational Schools with a BA in Musical Theatre. My favourite time in our Perform Lessons is our vocal warm ups, where the children learn various fun songs and exercises to safely warm up their voices!

TEACHER

Olivia-Faith

I'm a teacher at Perform! I love helping the children grow their confidence through singing, acting and dance. When I'm not teaching the children, I am performing in shows across the UK, internationally and in the West End. My favourite Perform game to play with the children is BANANA.

TEACHER

Sophie

I'm a Perform Teacher, Producer and Area Partner. I trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and alongside working for Perform have appeared in many television programmes for the BBC and Channel 4. Recently, I've been in several of the Perform shows in the West End! What I love about teaching for Perform is seeing how much children change during their time with us. It is a joy to see children having so much fun as they are learning!

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!

AREA PARTNER

Jade

I trained in Musical Theatre at Midlands Academy Of Dance and Drama I started teaching at Perform back in 2006, and I still absolutely love it today! It's so rewarding to see every child flourish and grow in confidence term by term. I am also a Perform Area Partner, so every day brings a different job! Outside of Perform, you'll usually find me at a football pitch or scooter park watching my children play. I also enjoy reformer Pilates and trips to the theatre.

AREA PARTNER

Oliver

Hi, I'm Oli! I've been with Perform since 2012 and work as an Area Partner, as well as running my own classes. Outside of Perform, I produce theatre shows and work in artist and live event management. Children have an incredible ability to find joy in the world around them, and that's one of the things I love most about my job. As an Area Partner, it's a privilege to support and develop our Teachers, helping even more children celebrate their individuality and discover what they're capable of.

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Jasmae really likes the way Vicky makes learning fun.

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Paula Buckland - Perform Highbury parent

I cannot recommend this drama class enough! Both of my children are completely in love with it. It has done wonders for their confidence, self-expression, and social skills. The environment is so positive and encouraging.

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Maria Smith - Perform Highbury parent

Victoria and team are absolutely brilliant. We feel so lucky to have found them. The energy and understanding fo children they bring to the sessions is impressive. The children are always happy.

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Gayle Muers - Perform Highbury parent

Jasmae really likes the way Vicky makes learning fun.

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Paula Buckland - Perform Highbury parent

I cannot recommend this drama class enough! Both of my children are completely in love with it. It has done wonders for their confidence, self-expression, and social skills. The environment is so positive and encouraging.

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Maria Smith - Perform Highbury parent

Victoria and team are absolutely brilliant. We feel so lucky to have found them. The energy and understanding fo children they bring to the sessions is impressive. The children are always happy.

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Gayle Muers - Perform Highbury parent

FAQs

What children's performing arts classes are available at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School in Highbury

Perform runs the following classes at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School:

Drama classes for 4-7s

Tuesdays | 4pm - 5pm

Tuesdays | 5.05pm - 6.05pm

Thursdays | 4pm - 5pm

Drama classes for 7-12s

Tuesdays | 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Thursdays | 5.05pm - 6.05pm

Thursdays | 6.10pm - 7.10pm

Holiday courses

Beauty and the Beast | -

How do I get to St John's Highbury Vale Primary School in Highbury by car?

Drive via Highbury Grove (A1201) or Blackstock Road into Highbury, turning onto Conewood Street. St John's Highbury Vale Primary School and Maberley Hall are on Conewood Street.

Is there parking or drop-off access at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School?

No visitor parking is available on site. Nearby side streets have limited pay-and-display bays but you can check Avenell Road after 2pm.

What public transport options are near St John's Highbury Vale Primary School?

Arsenal tube station and Highbury & Islington station are a 10-minute walk away. Regular local bus routes run along nearby Highbury Park and Blackstock Road.

Are Perform classes at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School suitable for children from Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington and Barnsbury?

Yes, absolutely though we also have venues in those areas too! Click here to see all areas within North London

Who teaches the children's drama classes at St John's Highbury Vale Primary School?

At Perform Highbury, the Producers of the classes are Jamie and Victoria and the Teachers are Imogen and Olivia-Faith. The schools are looked after by our Area Partners, Gemma and Jade.