Perform drama classes for 7-12s
Perform runs two weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children at The Russell Primary School on Petersham Road, Richmond (TW10 7AH). The 4–7s session runs Sundays 9:30am–11:00am; the 7–12s session runs Sundays 11:15am–12:45pm. Both run during term time, and every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform's Sunday morning sessions at The Russell Primary School cover the two age groups back to back — 4–7s from 9:30am to 11:00am, then 7–12s from 11:15am to 12:45pm — which means siblings can both attend without an awkward wait. Classes run during term time only; the current summer term runs 12 April to 19 July.
This summer's theme for the 7–12s is The Dream, Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Oberon, Titania and a cast that somehow includes footballers, pop stars and celebrities. The 4–7s, meanwhile, are aboard the good ship Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates. Themes change each term, and the wider curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, woven into every activity.
A 7–12s session splits into three sections. Acting & Improvising covers drama games, character communication, vocal projection and physicality. Movement & Dance starts energetically before progressing to technical work on coordination and core stability. Speech & Singing develops articulation, projection and basic musical reading, with groups small enough that most children get a solo or featured part. The 4–7s follow a parallel structure — Move & Feel, Listen Speak & Sing, and Create & Imagine — at a pace and vocabulary suited to younger children.
The Richmond class is run by Georgia (teacher) and Miranda (Producer). Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point in the term rather than waiting for a fresh start. Classes are capped at 22 children with two Perform staff at every session. Miranda sends a weekly email after each class outlining that week's focus, and will write a personalised feedback form on your child's progress, signed off by Principal Lucy Quick. Area Partner Gemma oversees the wider Richmond area.
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Can we try the class before committing?
Yes — every child can attend a free trial session with no obligation to enrol. You can book through Perform's website, through the class Producer, or by phone.
My child is 7 but quite young for their age. Should they go in the 4–7s or 7–12s?
Perform says that in the 7–12s group, previous experience and character matter more than exact age. If your child isn't quite ready, the 4–7s session (9:30am–11:00am) is running here at the same venue on the same morning, which gives you a natural stepping stone.
What actually happens during a session?
Each 90-minute 7–12s class covers Acting & Improvising, Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing. Every week has a different focus within the term's theme — this summer that's The Dream, Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The 4–7s session follows its own three-part structure: Move & Feel, Listen Speak & Sing, and Create & Imagine. No two sessions are identical.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term (at a slightly higher per-class rate) or pay monthly by Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. Refunds are not offered, but cancelling with three days' notice moves the credit to your account for use on future Perform products. If your child misses a session, a make-up system allows them to attend another Perform venue, subject to availability. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What if my child wants to do more than weekly classes?
Holiday courses run during school breaks — the current holiday course is themed around Peter Pan, available for children aged 4–10 in three, four or five-day options. Three times a year, family and friends are also invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children perform what they have been working on.
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