Children's drama classes at St Gabriel's School, Newbury

Weekly Perform drama classes in Newbury

St Gabriel's School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD. Get directions

Drama classes for 4-7s

Saturdays | 9.30am - 11am

This class is run by Laura and Michelle. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Drama classes for 7-12s

Saturdays | 11.15am - 12.45pm

This class is run by Laura and Michelle. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

It was a lovely experience.

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Amy Tobin - Perform Newbury parent

Welcome to Perform Newbury at St Gabriel's School - where our weekly workshops are not just about having fun. They're also about fostering vital life skills that will stay with your child forever.

We started running classes at St Gabriel's School in April 2026 and are currently here every week during term-time on Saturdays.

At Perform Newbury, the Producer of the classes is Laura and the Teacher is Michelle. The sessions are looked after by our Area Partner, Gemma.

The current term runs from 5th September to 12th December.

Click below to book a free drama class at St Gabriel's School with no obligation to sign up.

How to get here and parking:

Drive via Newtown Road (A339) south from Newbury town centre toward Basingstoke. The school entrance is on the left, within the historic Sandleford Priory grounds.

Visitors can use the designated on-site car park inside the grounds. Please follow signage to park in the main visitor area upon arrival.

Newbury Station is a five-minute drive away. Local bus routes run along Newtown Road, stopping directly near the school entrance.

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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 Gabriel's School in Newbury 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

Laura

I joined Perform in 2012 and love working with families to support the development of each and every child. I have a Licentiate diploma in teaching speech and drama from the Trinity and Guildhall School of Music & Drama and a PhD in actor training. I adore teaching and when I'm not teaching for Perform, you can find me teaching undergraduate drama students or tutoring pupils for LAMDA and Trinity examinations.

TEACHER

Michelle

It's been exciting to bring my training and experience from Australia to my work here at Perform. It's wonderful making theatre, music and performance accessible to so many communities. Seeing in real-time how the children's confidence and skills develop in the most fun way possible is how I like to teach and is what I find so rewarding about the job! Outside of Perform, I am an avid tennis and padel player, I enjoy to draw and write as well as traveling around the country.

AREA PARTNER

Gemma

I've been producing classes with Perform since 2011. I love using my experience as an actor to inspire and teach children. It is magical to see how much the children grow in confidence through laughter and play at Perform. Outside of Perform I am a Mum of two beautiful children and I love heading to the beach with them for a relaxing day of sun, sea and sand!

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The passion and enthusiasm that Mylo and Will bring to class are contagious, and my daughter always feels energetic after each lesson. A big thank you!

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Ash Furuta

It was a lovely experience.

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Amy Tobin - Perform Newbury parent

Based on how my daughter is when she knows it's Saturday morning, and how happy she is coming out, I can't commend you enough. The format is perfect and I've seen such a growth in her confidence. She already loved singing but sings even more now!

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Mebh Taylor

The passion and enthusiasm that Mylo and Will bring to class are contagious, and my daughter always feels energetic after each lesson. A big thank you!

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Ash Furuta

It was a lovely experience.

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Amy Tobin - Perform Newbury parent

Based on how my daughter is when she knows it's Saturday morning, and how happy she is coming out, I can't commend you enough. The format is perfect and I've seen such a growth in her confidence. She already loved singing but sings even more now!

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Mebh Taylor

FAQs

What children's performing arts classes are available at St Gabriel's School in Newbury

Perform runs the following classes at St Gabriel's School:

Drama classes for 4-7s

Saturdays | 9.30am - 11am

Drama classes for 7-12s

Saturdays | 11.15am - 12.45pm

How do I get to St Gabriel's School in Newbury by car?

Drive via Newtown Road (A339) south from Newbury town centre toward Basingstoke. The school entrance is on the left, within the historic Sandleford Priory grounds.