Perform drama classes for 7-12s
Perform holds weekly drama, dance and singing classes at Browns Field Community Centre on Green End Road, Chesterton — Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm for children aged 4–7, and 5:05pm to 6:05pm for 7–12s. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at Browns Field Community Centre since May 2025, filling Tuesday afternoons with drama, dance and singing for children aged 4 to 12. The 4–7s class runs 4pm to 5pm; the 7–12s class follows at 5:05pm to 6:05pm — useful for families with children in both age groups. Both sessions are led by James, who serves as Producer as well as teacher. Area Partner Sophie pays regular visits to the venue.
Each hour-long session covers three distinct areas. Younger children move through drama games and yoga-inspired exercises that build coordination and balance, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters to sharpen communication, and character explorations and role-play to fire the imagination. Older children work on acting and improvisation — vocal projection, physicality, character work — alongside movement sequences that grow more technically demanding over time, and speech and singing in small groups where most children get a solo or featured moment. Classes are capped at 22 children and every session has two Perform staff in the room.
This summer term James is running the 4–7s through the Mermaids and Pirates theme, while the 7–12s are working on The Dream — Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, reimagined with footballers, pop stars and celebrities stepping into Shakespeare's plot. The current term runs from 14 April to 14 July, with no session on Tuesday 26 May. Because Perform operates a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new block to start.
Three times a year — at half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations — families are invited in to see what their child has been working on.
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Common questions
Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book through Perform's website by searching for Browns Field Community Centre, through James (the class Producer) directly, or by phone.
What age groups does this venue cater for?
Two groups meet on Tuesdays: 4–7s at 4pm–5pm and 7–12s at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Mixed ages are intentional in the 4–7s group — younger children are stretched by the group, and older ones take on a more leading role. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than exact age.
What actually happens in a session?
Every class weaves drama, dance and singing into a single hour. The 4–7s session covers movement and games, songs and tongue-twisters, and character-based role-play. The 7–12s session moves through acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — including small-group work where most children get a featured or solo moment. The focus changes each week, and each term has its own theme.
How does booking work, and what if we miss a session?
Classes are booked in blocks of ten consecutive sessions, with options to book 20 or renew to the end of term. Perform does not offer refunds, but you can cancel with three days' notice and the credit stays on your account for future use. If your child misses a Tuesday session at Browns Field, a make-up system lets them attend another Perform venue subject to availability.
Is there any financial help available?
Perform offers a bursary scheme and accepts childcare vouchers — call the office for details. New customers who join the mailing list can get £30 off their first block of ten classes.
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