2nd April 2025
5 ways to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays in and around London
Looking for ways to keep the youngsters entertained this Easter break?. . I've compiled a list of my favourite things that are bound to keep the entire family entertained. . Experience the magical world…
1st April 2025
Snow White: A Holiday Course With a Fresh Twist
At Perform, we love diving into classic tales and giving them our own unique spin. This year, our Easter holiday course will feature a brand-new adaptation of Snow White a timeless story that has captivated…
27th November 2024
Helping Your Child Learn Their Lines quickly
As a parent, I know the challenges of helping my children learn their lines for a show. In my role as Principal of Perform, I help develop our scripts, train our teachers, and create lesson plans and show…
25th November 2024
Lucy's top 10 tips for children's theatre etiquette
The Christmas holidays can be the first time children have been to the theatre, be it to see a Panto or a family show. Live performances should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience but, how do we…
8th October 2024
Why sing? - The joys and benefits of singing
As my long-suffering children will tell you, I love to sing. I sing all the time. It’s something that’s always been a huge part of my life - from growing up in Wales (where we all do it!), to…
5th April 2024
Teaching positive body language
I am a huge advocate of Positive Body Language - for example: shoulders back, head held high, standing tall and good eye contact - to make me feel more confident in certain situations. I genuinely…
19th February 2024
Why is drama good for children?
As Principal of a drama school, I'm asked this question a lot. And I could write a book on the many reasons why drama is so excellent - not just good - for children. But for this blog post, I'll…
10th January 2024
Every week throughout the term, we have a different "life skill" focus running through everything we teach. These can range from the specific such as Eye Contact, or…
20th November 2023
A few years ago we conducted a survey with Perform parents. What they were most concerned about was their children's communication skills being stunted by the digital age. Too much spending time online…
27th June 2023
Things to do with your kids this summer
Make a summer holiday playlist. With more time for music at home during school holidays (no rushed breakfasts or evening homework), why not create a holiday playlist where each family member gets to choose…
5 ways to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays in and around London
Snow White: A Holiday Course With a Fresh Twist
Helping Your Child Learn Their Lines quickly
Lucy's top 10 tips for children's theatre etiquette
Why sing? - The joys and benefits of singing
Teaching positive body language