Perform Drama Classes 4-7s - St Andrews Islington Barnsbury
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–7 and 7–12 at St Andrews Islington, Thornhill Square, Barnsbury — on Wednesdays at 4:00pm and 5:05pm during term time. 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 St Andrews Islington on Thornhill Square since January 2016. Two Wednesday slots are available — 4:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:05pm to 6:05pm — both run by teacher Scott and producer Kara, with area partner Sophie visiting regularly. The current summer term runs from 15th April to 15th July, with no session on Wednesday 27th May for the bank holiday.
Each 60-minute class weaves together drama, dance and singing, built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, sessions move through three distinct sections — physical warm-ups combining dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring; a vocal stretch with specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps; and a creative slot built around character explorations, storytelling and improvisation. This summer the 4–7s are aboard the good ship Jammy Dodger in the Mermaids & Pirates theme. The 7–12s, meanwhile, are working through The Dream — a reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring footballers, pop stars and celebrities alongside Oberon and Titania — developing acting, movement and singing in parallel strands across the term.
Classes are capped at 22 children and always staffed by two Perform team members. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a term start. Producer Kara provides a personalised written Feedback Form each term, along with a weekly email outlining that week's focus, so it is straightforward to follow what your child is working on. Half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations give family and friends the chance to see the work in action.
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Can we try the class before committing?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can book through the Perform website by finding the St Andrews Islington venue, or by phoning the office.
What age is this class for?
The Wednesday classes at St Andrews Islington are open to children aged 4–7 and 7–12. Mixed age groups within each band are intentional: younger children are stretched by the group dynamic, while older children build confidence through influencing activities. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than exact age.
What happens in a typical session?
Each hour covers drama, dance and singing. For 4–7s that means physical games and movement, vocal work with original songs and raps, and creative storytelling or role-play. Older children work on acting and improvisation, technical movement and singing — with a particular focus on presence, vocal projection and public-speaking skills. Every week has a different focus, and this summer both groups are working through their own themed storyline.
How does booking work, and what if we miss a session?
Places are purchased in blocks of 10 consecutive classes or 20, with the option to renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block, but a make-up system lets children attend another Perform venue if space allows. Cancellations require three days' notice; the resulting credit transfers to your account for future use on other Perform products.
Is there any financial support available?
Perform operates a bursary scheme — contact the office directly for details. The programme also accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
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