Spring 2024
Peer pressure- how to survive it
Journalist and mum of three, Georgina Fuller, talks to us about the challenges of peer pressure and how parents...
Keeping up appearances
Dad of four, Harry Wallop, braces himself for a trip to Granny's for lunch.
Saturday lunch and we're off...
Outer Space
Our autumn theme for 4-7s
This term, we're blasting off into a star-studded galaxy for an amazing...
Superheroes
Our summer theme for 4-7s
Calling all Superheroes, we need your help. Come and join our Perform Superhero School...
Jack and the Wonderbeans
Our summer production for 7-12s
From April, we’ll be rehearsing a fabulous adaptation of Jack and the...
Home truths
Tim Lott muses the impact of our children challenging convention, and wonders if it’s time to stop wearing a...
Things to do with your kids this summer
Catch a new movie
From the long-awaited Minions: Rise of Gru (delayed thanks to the pandemic) to Lightyear –...
Five Ways To Boost Self-Esteem
Anita Cleare, positive parenting expert and author of the Thinking Parenting blog, shares some simple tips to...
Ebenezer
Our autumn production for 7-12s
From September, 7–12s will start rehearsals for a fabulous festive...
Alice in Wonderland: Easter courses
This April, your child could be tumbling down the rabbit-hole into the world of Wonderland on one of our full day...
The Magician's Chamber
Our autumn theme for 4-7s
Calling all trainee witches and wizards! This September, your child will be whisked...
Interview: Julia Donaldson
Wildly popular children’s author, playwright and performer, Julia Donaldson, talks to Shine about her...
Ebenezer
Our autumn production for 7-12s
From September, 7–12s will start rehearsals for a fabulous festive...
Independence Day
Are we molly-coddling and restricting our children too much? Tim Lott explores why letting go is so...
Healthy eating for children
Thanks to numerous initiatives, we all know what our children should be eating. But what if yours simply refuses?...
Bed, bath...and beyond
Dad of four, Harry Wallop, bemoans bedtime blues and wonders whether family TV viewing is now an...
