Perform Drama Classes for 4-7s – Acton
Perform's 4-7s drama class runs every Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm at Acton Gardens Primary School on Osborne Road, W3. The one-hour session covers movement, singing and storytelling for children aged 3 years 10 months up to under 8. Every new child is entitled to one free trial session, which must be booked in advance — by phone or online — and scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time.
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About this class
Wednesday afternoons at Acton Gardens Primary School run to an hour of drama, movement and music for children aged roughly 4 to 7. The class runs from 4pm to 5pm during term-time; the current summer term runs from 15th April to 15th July, with no session on Wednesday 27th May. Teacher Poppy leads the group, with Producer Brittany handling parent communications and Area Partner Sophie overseeing the programme.
Each session is structured around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Communication, Concentration and Coordination — woven into activities that shift focus week by week. The first section, Move & Feel, moves through dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises, with children working on coordination, balance and core stability through physical play. Section two, Listen, Speak & Sing, introduces specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps designed to sharpen verbal communication, listening and confidence. The final third, Create & Imagine, opens into character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations that develop concentration, imagination and speaking skills.
This summer the storyline for 4-7s is Mermaids & Pirates: children set sail on the Jammy Dodger, meet the Seasick Pirate and singing parrot Rita Conchita, and hunt for the Sacred Coconut alongside a mermaid on a mission. That narrative thread runs across the full term, giving each week's activities a consistent world to work within. Classes are capped at 22 children with two Perform staff members present at every session. After each class, parents receive a weekly email from the Producer detailing what the session focused on. Three times a year — at half-term and at the end of each term — families are invited to Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations to see what the children have been building.
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Can we try the class before committing?
Yes. Every child is entitled to one free trial session. It must be booked in advance — by phone or online — and must be scheduled to take place within the next two weeks of term-time at the time of booking. Before the trial, a registration form covering contact, identification and health details needs to be completed and signed.
How are sessions booked and paid for?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 consecutive weekly sessions (a 20-session block is also available). Payment options include paying the full block cost by the end of the first session, spreading the cost via monthly Direct Debit, or renewing to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate. Childcare vouchers are accepted and a bursary scheme is available. New customers can get £30 off their first block of 10 by signing up to the mailing list.
What does my child need to wear?
The relevant Perform T-shirt must be purchased and worn to every session. Perform reserves the right to refuse admission without refund if it is not worn, so it is worth having it sorted before the first booked class.
What happens at the end of term?
Three times a year — at half-term and at the close of each term — parents and family are invited to Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations. The presentations feature dancing, acting and singing. There is also a summer West End show — this year, Mermaids & Pirates — for which tickets can be booked separately.
What if my child misses a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. If you notify Perform by telephone before 11am on the day, a make-up session at another Perform class can be arranged, provided your child still has at least one untaken session remaining at Acton Gardens.
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