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19th February 2024
Why is drama good for children?
As Principal of a drama school, I'm asked this question a lot. And I could write a book on the many reasons why drama is so excellent - not just good - for children. But for this blog post, I'll…
21st June 2018
When I’m King of the Jungle…..
Having a voice, the ability to share your opinion on something, is the most powerful thing in the world. If you’ve ever been in a situation where you didn’t feel like you had a voice then…
2nd October 2014
What does drama bring to people?
I know I go on about this in my blogs but drama is SO powerful. I'm aware that some people see drama as a dispensable add-on in schools. An extra-curricular activity that's fun but not…
12th September 2014
Why drama should be available to all children
I read an article in the Evening Standard recently where writer David Wood, who recently adapted Judith Kerr’s ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea for the stage, talked about the importance…
26th August 2014
A step-by-step guide to the autumn term
It’s the end of the summer holidays and we are now extremely busy putting the final touches to our curriculum for Autumn Term 2014. When I set up Perform nearly 15 years ago, I wanted…
30th January 2014
Why drama training can help in business too
My last post about why drama is beneficial prompted some parents to comment on the positive impact attending Perform classes has had on their children. While it's great to receive that feedback, it…
11th September 2011
Are you confident when speaking in public?
Because of my background as an actress, I've always mixed with people who are pretty confident speaking on their own in front of large groups of people. It wasn't until I started Perform and attended…