Confidence-building drama classes & holiday courses for children aged 4-12. www.perform.org.uk Welcome to the official Perform page.
We’ll keep you posted on everything that's happening at Perform, from new school openings and brilliant holiday courses to pics and videos of our happy confident children singing, dancing and having fun. For details of your nearest Perform venue, check out our website: www.perform.org.uk
19/06/2026
🧜♀️ Say hello to Esmee Charlesworth, appearing as Myrtle in Mermaids & Pirates 🧜♀️
Esmee trained at Leeds Conservatoire and her credits whilst training include Alice by Heart, Grease, 9 to 5 and Urinetown.
Mermaids & Pirates marks her professional debut, and we can’t wait to see her on stage! 🤩
📍 St Martin's Theatre
📅 21st - 26th July
🎟️ Tickets at perform.org.uk
18/06/2026
Meet Ashley Cavender, appearing as Blackbeard and Castaway in Mermaids & Pirates!
Ashley trained at Northumbria University and his credits include Come From Away (Cunard Cruise Lines), Earnest..? (UK Tour), Blippi's Wonderful World Tour (Arena Tour), Come What May (UK Tour), The Wind in the Willows (UK Tour), The Polar Express (Immersive), Jack and the Beanstalk (Pantomime), Cinderella (Pantomime), The Wizard of Oz (Pantomime).
Come and see Ashley on the St Martin’s stage for a sun-soaked Caribbean adventure! 🌴☀️
📍 St Martin's Theatre, London's West End
📅 21st - 26th July
🎟️ Tickets at perform.org.uk
17/06/2026
Meet Eli Caldwell, appearing as Ensemble/Swing in our upcoming West End show, Mermaids & Pirates! ☀️🏝️
Eli trained at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. Their stage credits include Aladdin (Redgrave Theatre, Bristol), Kinky Boots: The Musical in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Sleeping Beauty (Greenwich Theatre), Peter Pan (De Montfort Hall, Leicester), The Wizard of Oz (Cork Opera House), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Greenwich Theatre), Crossroads: A Night of the Blues (Iris Theatre), The King and I (National Concert Hall, Dublin), Badya New World commercial (Egypt only) and Bent (Audible/Naked Productions).
We can’t wait to see Eli on the St Martin’s stage this July! 🗺️🧡
🧚♀️ Summer holiday courses 🧚♀️
Does your child want to set sail to Neverland this summer with our magical Peter Pan holiday course?
📆 3, 4 or 5 days across the summer holiday (July & August)
⏰ 10am - 3pm each day
📍Multiple Perform venues
💻 Find your nearest venue and book on our website
💵 Payment can be taken via Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare
15/06/2026
Our 7-12s have been living The Dream this summer! ✨
A fresh take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this theme is packed with songs, dancing and plenty of laughs.
Children can join us at any point in the term - head to our website to book a free trial class.
Focus of the week: Spatial awareness 🕺🏻
Being aware of our own space helps children move confidently while considering those around them.
Through playful movement games, Perform children will discover how to move with confidence, control and respect for shared space.
See you in class this week! 👋
10/06/2026
Cast reveal! ☀️🦜🧜♀️
The wait is over... our dazzling cast for Mermaids & Pirates is here.
Starring:
✨ Eli Caldwell as Ensemble/Swing
✨ Ashley Cavender as Blackbeard & Castaway
✨ Esmee Charlesworth as Myrtle
✨ Chris Fearn as Long Gone Silver
✨ Sophie Ladds as Marina
✨ Paolo Micallef as Squealer & Rita Conchita
✨ Joseph Riley as Jack
✨ Alana Maria Robinson as Mimi & Isla, Queen of the Island
✨ Lara Vina Uzcatia as Ensemble/Swing
Catch Mermaids & Pirates at St Martin's Theatre for a limited run from 21st - 26th July 🏝️
🎟️Tickets are selling fast - secure yours on our website: perform.org.uk/shows/mermaids-and-pirates
08/06/2026
After a successful run at Perform in the Park in 2023, Mermaids & Pirates is coming to the West End from 21st - 26th July! ⚓️🏝️🌺
Mermaids & Pirates features a shipload of unforgettable characters, including the Seasick Pirate, a crazy castaway and Isla, Queen of the Island.
Packed with calypso-infused songs, salsa-styled choreography and plenty of comic surprises, this one-hour musical celebrates teamwork, courage and the magic of the Caribbean 🗺️🥥
📍 St. Martin's Theatre, London's West End
📅 21st - 26th July
🎟️ Tickets at perform.org.uk
This week, we’re saying goodbye to boring words like "fine", "good" and "okay" and hello to exciting words like "marvellous," "superb" and "fantastic"!
By playing with new vocabulary, Perform children will discover how the right words can make storytelling fun, creative and engaging.
03/06/2026
Ahoy! 🏴☠️ Our 4-7s have been having a fantastic time on a seafaring adventure this term with our Mermaids & Pirates theme 🦜
There's still time to join the crew – children are welcome to come along for a free trial at any point during the term.
Visit our website to find out more 🏝️🧜♀️🥥
perform.org.uk/classes-courses/weekly-drama-classes-4-7s/themes/mermaids-and-pirates
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |