On Saturday 14 December, local performing arts company,  Dramacube Productions, is offering to look after your 6-12-year-olds for two hours during its Musical Theatre Workshop so you can do some Christmas shopping.

The workshop runs from 10am – 12pm at The Peter & Paul Centre.

During this fun-filled festive workshop, the children will play drama games and learn a song and routine from a much-loved Christmas musical.

Family and friends will then be invited to join at the end of the workshop to watch the kids perform what they have learnt.

The session is a fantastic way for your children to experience the magic of the performing arts and a brilliant taster for the full-scale musical productions Dramacube will be running for young performers in Teddington, Twickenham and Hampton Hill in 2025.

The workshop is free, but places are limited, and pre-booking is essential.

You can book tickets to the workshop Dramacube's website.

Dramacube is also hosting a similar workshop in Twickenham on Saturday 30 November.

Dramacube is holding a workshop in Teddington next month and one in Twickenham this month (Credit: Dramacube)

Dramacube is an award-winning musical theatre production group that has been building children's confidence through drama for over ten years.

Children aged 5-18 years get to experience the magic of performing in officially licensed musicals at Hampton Hill Theatre with full lighting, sound, costumes and staging.

The professional and friendly team of directors, musical directors, choreographers and drama teachers ensure rehearsals, and the final productions are inclusive and imaginative.

That's why Dramacube offers every child who enrols for the team a place in a cast -regardless of their acting experience.

According to Dramacube, "There are a multitude of social, physical, and emotional benefits, which come from participating in performing arts projects.