Peter Pan holiday course
Perform runs weekly drama classes for children aged 4–12 at Holy Trinity Church Centre, Sheen Park, Richmond TW9 1UP. The 4–7s group meets Wednesdays 4:00–5:00 pm; the 7–12s group follows at 5:05–6:05 pm. The current term runs 15 April to 15 July 2026, with no session on Wednesday 27 May. Every child is entitled to one free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running classes at Holy Trinity Church Centre, Sheen Park since April 2003 — making it one of the longer-established venues in the Richmond area. Two back-to-back sessions run every Wednesday evening during term time: 4–7s at 4:00–5:00 pm, then 7–12s at 5:05–6:05 pm. Joshua is the Richmond Producer and leads alongside Georgia; Area Partner Gemma oversees the local programme. The current term runs 15 April to 15 July, with no class on 27 May.
Each one-hour session weaves drama, dance and singing through what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. The 4–7s are working through the Mermaids & Pirates theme this summer — sessions move through physical warm-up with dances and coordination games, then specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, then character explorations and storytelling improvisations. The 7–12s are tackling The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, with older children working on vocal projection, physicality and character communication. No class runs with more than 22 children, and there are always two Perform staff members present.
Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can start at any point rather than waiting for a new term. The content shifts week to week within the term's theme, and every week Joshua sends families a brief email explaining that week's focus. Three times a year — at half-term Open Workshops and at end-of-term Presentations — parents and siblings are invited in to watch what the children have been working on. During school holidays, Peter Pan holiday courses run for ages 4–10 in three, four or five-day options.
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Can we try a class before booking a block?
Yes — every child is entitled to one free trial session. Book through Perform's website, by speaking to Joshua (the Richmond Producer), or by phone.
What age groups does this class cover?
The two groups cover ages 4–7 and 7–12. In the younger group, the mixed age range is deliberate: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the rest of the group, while older ones develop leadership skills through their ability to influence activities. In the 7–12s group, Perform considers previous experience and character more relevant than exact age — so two children of different ages and confidence levels may slot equally naturally into the same class.
How is booking structured?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher rate per class, or spread payments monthly via Direct Debit. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice generate a credit on your account for use on other Perform products. A bursary scheme is available, and childcare vouchers are accepted — call the Perform office for details. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What does a session actually involve?
Each class runs for one hour and combines drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s sessions move through three phases: physical warm-up with dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring (Move & Feel); specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps (Listen, Speak & Sing); and character explorations, storytelling and role-play improvisations (Create & Imagine). Older children in the 7–12s group work on acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — with activities covering vocal projection, physicality, accents and basic musical reading. The specific content shifts each week, tied to the term's theme.
What if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. However, Perform operates a make-up system: your child can attend a session at a different venue to cover the one they missed, subject to availability.
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