Children's drama classes at WECH Community Centre, Maida Vale

Weekly Perform drama classes in Maida Vale

WECH Community Centre, Selbourne House, 36a Elgin Avenue, London, W9 3AZ. Get directions

Drama classes for 4-7s

Tuesdays | 4.00pm - 5.00pm

This class is run by Callum and Emily. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Drama classes for 7-12s

Tuesdays | 5.05pm - 6.05pm

This class is run by Callum and Emily. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Gemma.

Callum is fabulous with the kids! He really engages with them and helps to bring out their confidence. Very impressed with everything.

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Aimee Bryant - Perform Maida Vale parent

Hello and welcome to Perform Maida Vale at WECH Community 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.

We started running classes at WECH Community Centre in April 2015 and are currently here every week during term-time on Tuesdays.

At Perform Maida Vale, the Producer of the classes is Callum and the Teacher is Emily. The sessions are looked after by our Area Partner, Gemma.

The current term runs from 1st September to 15th December with no sessions on 27th October (half-term).

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

How to get here and parking:

If driving from central London, approach via Harrow Road (A404) or Maida Vale (A5) and turn onto Elgin Avenue. The venue is located within Selbourne House near Chippenham Road.

On-site parking is restricted. Pay-and-display street parking is available along Elgin Avenue and neighbouring roads, subject to local parking controls.

Westbourne Park and Maida Vale stations are within walking distance. Local buses including routes 18, 36, and 316 stop nearby on Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue.

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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 WECH Community Centre in Maida Vale 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

Callum

I've been producing classes with Perform since 2022. I love using my experience as an actor to inspire and teach children. Every term during show week, I'm amazed by how much their confidence has grown. Outside of Perform, I love writing, playing music and pretty much any sports!

TEACHER

Emily

Helping young people grow their confidence and life skills through acting, singing and movement is one of my greatest joys. I am an actor, singer and dancer with a background in musical theatre, and hold BA in English and Theatre from UCLA and an MFA from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. I am committed and playful in my work, and find purpose inspiring young people through drama training.

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!

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I have been incredibly impressed with Lucy from the very first phone call after we booked the trial session. I think she's genuinely amazing. Watching how she and Samantha handle and engage the class is brilliant.

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Joe Metcalfe

Callum is fabulous with the kids! He really engages with them and helps to bring out their confidence. Very impressed with everything.

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Aimee Bryant - Perform Maida Vale parent

We are only a few weeks in but it is brilliant so far. We can't wait to see what the class produces!

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Alexandra Willis - Perform Maida Vale parent

I have been incredibly impressed with Lucy from the very first phone call after we booked the trial session. I think she's genuinely amazing. Watching how she and Samantha handle and engage the class is brilliant.

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Joe Metcalfe

Callum is fabulous with the kids! He really engages with them and helps to bring out their confidence. Very impressed with everything.

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Aimee Bryant - Perform Maida Vale parent

We are only a few weeks in but it is brilliant so far. We can't wait to see what the class produces!

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Alexandra Willis - Perform Maida Vale parent

FAQs

What children's performing arts classes are available at WECH Community Centre in Maida Vale

Perform runs the following classes at WECH Community Centre:

Drama classes for 4-7s

Tuesdays | 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Drama classes for 7-12s

Tuesdays | 5.05pm - 6.05pm

How do I get to WECH Community Centre in Maida Vale by car?

If driving from central London, approach via Harrow Road (A404) or Maida Vale (A5) and turn onto Elgin Avenue. The venue is located within Selbourne House near Chippenham Road.

Is there parking or drop-off access at WECH Community Centre?

On-site parking is restricted. Pay-and-display street parking is available along Elgin Avenue and neighbouring roads, subject to local parking controls.

What public transport options are near WECH Community Centre?

Westbourne Park and Maida Vale stations are within walking distance. Local buses including routes 18, 36, and 316 stop nearby on Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue.