Perform Drama Classes 4-7s - All Saints Church Hall Battersea
Perform's 4-7s drama class at All Saints Church Hall in Battersea runs every Monday from 4pm to 5pm, for children aged 3 years 10 months up to under 8. Sessions cover dance and movement, speech and singing, and imaginative character work. Every child is entitled to one free trial — book in advance by phone or online, and it must fall within the next two weeks of term-time.
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About this class
Every Monday at 4pm, children aged roughly 4 to 7 gather at All Saints Church Hall on Prince of Wales Drive in Battersea for an hour of Perform's 4-7s drama programme. The class is run by Producer Caitlin and Teacher Teresa, with the Battersea schools overseen by Area Partner Gemma. This summer term the children are diving into Mermaids & Pirates — sailing aboard the good ship Jammy Dodger, meeting the notorious Seasick Pirate, singing parrot Rita Conchita and a mermaid on a mission, all on a quest to find the Sacred Coconut. The current term runs from 13th April to 13th July, with no sessions on Monday 4th May or Monday 25th May.
Each session moves through three distinct sections. It opens with Move & Feel: dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring that build physical coordination, balance and core stability through movement and music. The middle section, Listen, Speak & Sing, brings specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps — a deceptively playful way to strengthen listening, verbal confidence and concentration. The final section, Create & Imagine, is where the theme really comes alive: character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations give children the space to inhabit the story together. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff members present throughout.
Parents don't sit in during weekly sessions — children benefit most without parents present — but Caitlin sends a weekly email after every class explaining what the group focused on and which skills they explored. Personalised feedback forms covering progress across all three sections are written by the Producer and signed by Perform Principal Lucy Quick. Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-term Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations, where the children perform dancing, acting and singing to celebrate what they've learnt.
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Can my child try a session before committing?
Yes. Every child gets one free trial session, which must be booked in advance — either online or by phone — and must be scheduled to take place within the next two weeks of term-time. Before attending, you'll need to complete and sign a registration form with contact, identification and health details.
How do I sign up, and how are sessions structured?
You can book online, through Caitlin (the class Producer), or by phone. Classes are sold in blocks of 10 consecutive weekly sessions, with full payment (minus any agreed discounts) due by the end of your child's first session. New customers can get £30 off their first block of 10 by signing up to Perform's mailing list. Payment by monthly Direct Debit is also available, and childcare vouchers are accepted.
What should my child wear?
Children must purchase and wear the relevant Perform T-shirt to every session. Perform reserves the right to refuse admission without a refund if the T-shirt isn't worn, so it's worth sorting this before the first class.
What happens at the end of term?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-term Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where the children show off their dancing, acting and singing. Perform also runs a summer West End show; this year it's Mermaids & Pirates, the 4-7s summer theme.
What if my child misses a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. However, if you notify Perform by phone before 11am on the day you'd like a make-up, your child can attend another class — at the same school or a different Perform venue — provided they still have at least one untaken session remaining at All Saints.
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