Perform Drama Classes 4-7s - The Elephant House Bedminster
Perform's 4-7s drama class runs every Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm at The Elephant House, 1 Dean Street, Bedminster, BS3 1BG. Every child gets one free trial session — book it in advance online or by phone, and at the time of booking it must be scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time.
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About this class
Perform has been running at The Elephant House since January 2025. The 4-7s class meets every Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm, led by Fleur and Amy. The current term runs from 21 April to 14 July 2026, with no session on Tuesday 26 May. Classes run during term-time only and are booked in blocks of 10 consecutive weekly sessions, so it is worth confirming which Tuesdays fall within a block before signing up.
This summer term, the children are aboard the Jammy Dodger on a swashbuckling quest to find the Sacred Coconut, meeting the Seasick Pirate, singing parrot Rita Conchita and a mermaid on a mission — Perform's Mermaids & Pirates theme for the 4-7s. Each session divides into three sections built for this age group. It opens with Move & Feel: dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises working on coordination, balance, core stability and posture. Then comes Listen, Speak & Sing, in which children learn specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps aimed at verbal confidence, listening skills and concentration. The session closes with Create & Imagine — character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations that develop imagination and speaking skills. All three sections weave together Perform's four core aims: Confidence, Communication, Concentration and Coordination.
Class size is capped at 22 children, and two Perform staff members are present for every session. Parents do not attend the weekly classes — children benefit most without parents present — but families are invited in three times a year: Half-term Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children perform dancing, acting and singing. After each session the Producer sends a weekly email summarising what the class covered, and personalised Feedback Forms are issued regularly, each one read and signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can my child try a session before committing?
Yes. Every child is entitled to one free trial session. You must book it in advance — online or by phone — and at the time of booking it must be scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time. Before attending, you will be asked to complete and sign a registration form covering contact, identification and health details.
What does my child need to wear?
The Perform T-shirt for their class must be purchased and worn to every session. Perform reserves the right to refuse admission without refund if the correct T-shirt is not worn, so it is worth sorting this before the first booked session.
Is there a show at the end of term?
Families are invited in three times a year: Half-term Open Workshops give parents a chance to see what their child has been working on, while end-of-term Presentations are a full performance — dancing, acting and singing. This summer's 4-7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates, and there is also a West End show of the same name for which tickets can be booked separately.
What happens if my child misses a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. If you call Perform before 11am on the day you would like your child to attend, a make-up session at another class can be arranged — provided your child has at least one untaken session remaining at The Elephant House.
How are classes booked and renewed?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 (or 20) consecutive weekly sessions. Around three weeks before the final session in a block, Perform will email to confirm automatic renewal for another ten sessions. You have 14 days from that notification to cancel if you do not want to continue. Payment options include a full block payment, monthly Direct Debit, renewal to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, and childcare vouchers. A bursary scheme is also available. New customers can get £30 off their first block of 10 sessions by joining the Perform mailing list.
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