Children's drama classes at St Andrew's Hall, Reading

Weekly Perform drama classes in Reading

St Andrew's Hall, Albert Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AW. Get directions

Drama classes for 4-7s

Saturdays | 9.30am - 11am

This class is run by Sophia and Victoria. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Sophie.

Saturdays | 11.15am - 12.45pm

This class is run by Sophia and Victoria. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Sophie.

Drama classes for 7-12s

Saturdays | 2pm - 3.30pm

This class is run by Sophia and Victoria. It is regularly visited by our Area Partner, Sophie.

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 parent

At Perform Reading at St Andrew's Hall, our focus is not about teaching rigorous techniques, memorisation and repetition to produce a 'perfect performance'. Instead, we use drama-based games, exercises, songs and dances in an imaginative and fun way to help boost child development.

We started running classes at St Andrew's Hall in October 2003 and are currently here every week during term-time on Saturdays.

At Perform Reading, the Producer of the classes is Sophia and the Teacher is Victoria. The sessions are looked after by our Area Partner, Sophie.

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

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

How to get here and parking:

From Reading town centre, drive north across Caversham Bridge or Reading Bridge onto Church Street, turn onto Priest Hill, and then follow Albert Road to the hall.

Free on-site car parking is available at the venue, along with additional unrestricted on-street parking along Albert Road and neighboring side streets.

Take a train to Reading railway station, then catch a local Reading Buses service such as the 22, 23, or 24 toward Caversham Heights, stopping a short walk from the venue.

Creative Team

We spend a lot of time recruiting, training and evaluating our wonderful Area Partners, Producers and Teachers and the team at St Andrew's Hall in Reading 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

Sophia

I've worked with Perform since 2024. I trained at Bird College, before performing professionally as a singer in the UK and internationally. I love sharing my passion for the performing arts, helping children build confidence, develop new skills and grow into their full potential in a fun, supportive environment.

TEACHER

Victoria

Hello! I'm Tori and I joined Perform as a Teacher in the spring of 2017. I'm an actor, improviser and voice-over actor, having trained at Drama Studio London. I enjoy using these skills to help the children develop their confidence and creativity at Perform.

AREA PARTNER

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!

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

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Tonya Liang - Perform Reading 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 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 parent

Superb experience!

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Bhavika Babuta - Perform Reading parent

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

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Tonya Liang - Perform Reading 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 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 parent

Superb experience!

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Bhavika Babuta - Perform Reading parent

FAQs

What children's performing arts classes are available at St Andrew's Hall in Reading

Perform runs the following classes at St Andrew's Hall:

Drama classes for 4-7s

Saturdays | 9.30am - 11am

Saturdays | 11.15am - 12.45pm

Drama classes for 7-12s

Saturdays | 2pm - 3.30pm

How do I get to St Andrew's Hall in Reading by car?

From Reading town centre, drive north across Caversham Bridge or Reading Bridge onto Church Street, turn onto Priest Hill, and then follow Albert Road to the hall.

Is there parking or drop-off access at St Andrew's Hall?

Free on-site car parking is available at the venue, along with additional unrestricted on-street parking along Albert Road and neighboring side streets.

What public transport options are near St Andrew's Hall?

Take a train to Reading railway station, then catch a local Reading Buses service such as the 22, 23, or 24 toward Caversham Heights, stopping a short walk from the venue.