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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…
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…
11th December 2018
The count down to Christmas is on and what does that mean? Pantomimes!. Going to a pantomime is often a child’s first exposure to the theatre and is something I do every year with my children.…
7th September 2018
Helping children deal with back-to-school nerves
I often hear parents say that their children can get very nervous about starting school for the first time and even going back to school after the summer break. If this is your child, then rest assured…
3rd January 2018
Perform X - so much more than a dance class
Around two years ago, we established Perform X, a street and hip hop dance class for 6-12 year olds. As with our drama classes, we wanted to offer more than just a dance lesson. We wanted to use dance as…
31st August 2017
Developing social skills through drama
Getting ready for the term ahead is always an exciting process as we prepare the content for the new themes and new end of term shows. At this point, the songs are written, the choreography…
19th July 2017
Internet safety - What Zak and Zara's cyberspace adventure will teach your kids
This week is a very busy week for us at Perform HQ. Despite that fact that our term ends on 21st July, we are working hard to put the final touches on our summer holiday courses that start on 24th July…
16th March 2017
Should emotions be taught in schools?
I recently came across a really interesting post on Ideas.Ted.com. It discusses whether schools should start teaching emotions as well as other core subjects. You can read it here. I’d…
24th April 2015
Making speeches from a very young age
I’m passionate about children being confident when they speak in public and it’s something that we are very committed to at Perform. We have numerous exercises that we play with the children…
Lucy's 25 tips for raising confident kids
Rome 'n Jewels: Our reVamped take on a Shakespeare classic
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