Perform Drama Classes 4-7s - All Saints Church Hall Berkhamsted
Perform runs weekly drama classes at All Saints' Church Hall on Shrublands Road in Berkhamsted every Wednesday: the 4-7s class is 4pm–5pm, and the 7-12s class follows at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Every child is entitled to one free trial session, which must be booked in advance — online or by phone.
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About this class
Perform has been running at All Saints' Church Hall since September 2002, making it one of their longest-running Wednesday venues. Both classes are led by Producer Claire and Teacher James, with Area Partner Gemma visiting regularly. The current term runs from 15 April to 15 July 2026, with no session on Wednesday 27 May.
The 4-7s class runs 4pm–5pm. This summer the children are sailing under the theme of Mermaids & Pirates: they board the good ship the Jammy Dodger, meet the notorious Seasick Pirate, singing parrot Rita Conchita and a mermaid on a mission, all on a quest to find the Sacred Coconut. The storytelling is a vehicle — the theme gives children something to invest in while the actual work gets done across three distinct sections. Move & Feel opens with dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises that build coordination, balance and core stability through movement and music. Listen, Speak & Sing moves into specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps designed to stretch verbal communication and concentration. The final section, Create & Imagine, uses character explorations, storytelling and role-play improvisations to develop imagination and speaking skills.
The 7-12s class runs 5:05pm–6:05pm, this term exploring The Dream — Perform's version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Oberon, Titania and an eclectic cast including footballers, popstars and celebrities. Their three sections cover choreographed dance and movement, speech and singing with opportunities for solo and featured roles, and drama and improvisation that progresses from focus work and vocal projection to character, physicality and accents.
Across both classes, each session is staffed by two Perform team members, and class size is capped at 22 children. Parents do not attend weekly sessions — Perform's view, grounded in experience, is that children benefit most without parents present — but there are three moments in the year when you are actively invited: half-term Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations, which close each term with dancing, acting and singing from the children. After every class, the Producer sends a weekly email summarising what that session covered. Personalised Feedback Forms detailing progress across all three parts of the class are sent regularly, and each one is read and signed by Perform's Principal, Lucy Quick.
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Can my child try the class before committing?
Yes. Every child gets one free trial session. You must book it in advance — online or by phone — and it needs to be scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time. Before the session, you will need 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 is firm on this: they reserve the right to refuse admission without refund if a child arrives without one.
Will there be a show at the end of term?
Three times a year — at half-term and at the end of each term — parents are invited to Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations featuring dancing, acting and singing. There is also a summer West End show this year, Mermaids & Pirates, for which tickets are available to book separately.
What if my child misses a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. However, if you phone Perform by 11am on the day, you can arrange a make-up session at another Perform class — provided your child still has at least one untaken session remaining at the All Saints' Church Hall school.
How are the classes structured, and how long is the commitment?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 consecutive weekly sessions, with a 20-session block also available. Payment in full is due by the end of the first session, though monthly Direct Debit is an option. The 4-7s session covers three sections tailored to that age group: Move & Feel for coordination and physical development, Listen, Speak & Sing for verbal communication and confidence, and Create & Imagine for storytelling and role-play. New customers can receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes by joining Perform's mailing list. Childcare vouchers are accepted, and a bursary scheme is available.
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