Perform drama classes for 7-12s

Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book online through the Perform website or through the class producer, or by phone.

Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions, with the option to renew to the end of term at a slightly higher rate per class or to pay monthly by Direct Debit. Childcare vouchers are accepted, and a bursary scheme exists for families who need it. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes. Perform does not offer refunds, but you can cancel with three days' notice and the resulting credit carries over to your account for use on future bookings.

The two groups are 4–7s and 7–12s. In the 4–7s class, a mixed age range is intentional: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, while older children gain confidence from the ability to influence activities and take a leadership role. In the 7–12s group, previous experience and character matter more than exact age — so the class is open to newcomers and returning children alike.

Each class covers drama, dance and singing in one go. For the 4–7s, that means movement and coordination games, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and character storytelling through role-play and improvisation. The 7–12s work on acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — with vocal projection, physicality and accents all featuring. Every week has a different focus, and activities connect to the term's overarching theme.

Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, but a make-up system allows your child to attend a class at a different Perform venue instead, subject to availability.