London Performing Arts school
Find the light within you through singing, acting, improv and movement.
Lights up! will ignite the spark within you.
What We Do
Your time to shine!
Lights UP creates a warm, safe and inclusive space that stimulates and challenges all ages to perform, from beginners to the most experienced of performers. We enhance our students' singing, acting, improvising and dancing abilities. Our classes improve and promote confidence, concentration, teamwork and social interaction; of course, there will always be room for fun, laughter and new friends!
Scene work
Our Scene Work subject covers the foundations of acting and practice with scripts and staging. We also cover techniques such as the 'Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Stanislavski techniques.
Improv
Improv is the best work for helping actors to build confidence, courage, and creativity and teaches us to trust our instincts. It helps us to stay out of our heads, listen and respond honestly. And then most of all... it is So Much Fun!
About Us
20 Years Of Experience In The Performing Arts
In Teaching Sector
Lights Up Perform was created by Broadway and West End stars Kristen Gaetz and Yvette Robinson. With over 20 years of experience in the Performing Arts, and having participated in numerous productions, our founders decided to share their skills and knowledge with children, teens, and adults. We focus on bringing out their inner confidence through improv games, drama exercises, and singing and dancing lessons.
At Lights Up Perform, we want to guide and empower our students to find the light in themselves, their own identity, and their strengths. We want to be a channel for them to flourish, all in a fun, magical, and uplifting environment.
Attention! Lights Up! The show is about to start.
Our Programmes
We offer exclusive programmes for kids, teens and adults
- Lights Up Kids
- Ages 8-12
- Mon 5-8:30PM
- 12 week term
- Spring Term 2025
Please Enquire for Cost

The Drama Studio
Fulham Boys School
- Lights Up Teens
- Ages 13 and up
- Monday 7-8:30PM
- 12 week term
- 2025 Spring term
Please Enquire for Cost

The Drama Studio
Fulham Boys School
- Lights Up Corporate Improvisation
- Bespoke Group Sessions
- Groups of 6 and up
- Please email us for more information
About Us
Over 20 Years Of Experience In The Performing Arts
Lights Up! Perform was created by West End and Broadway performers Kristen Gaetz and Yvette Robinson, who bring over 30 years of combined professional experience — and continue to work in the industry today.
Our approach is built on improvisation. It’s the foundation of everything we do, developing confidence, creativity, and connection before expanding into acting, singing, and movement. Alongside our core training, we regularly welcome West End performers and industry professionals to lead masterclasses and share real-world insight.
Above all, Lights Up! Perform is about helping young people find their light — their confidence, individuality, and voice. In a fun, supportive environment, students gain skills that stay with them for life, both on and off the stage.
Meet Our Teachers
Lights Up Perform
15th Nov 2025
- 2025 Duke Of York Square Light Switch on!
Join us on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th as we mark the start of the most magical time of the Year with the famous Chelsea Christmas Light Switch on! 3 groups will perform on the main stage @3pm at Duke Of York Square,Chelsea SW3 London.
*This is a FREE event
- Saturday 15th November
- Duke of York Square, Kings Road , Chelsea
2nd Dec 2025
- 2025 ECDC Community Christmas Celebrations
Join us at The Earls Court Development Co for their Christmas celebrations from 5pm- 730pm with our very own Lights Up! students performing live !
*This is a FREE EVENT
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See Info Below :
- Earl’s Court Development Company , project Rooms 16-18 Empress Place , London SW6 1TT
16th Feb 2016
- Half term Improv workshop
ONE SESSION ONLY
We’re thrilled to welcome Stephen Guarino — internationally renowned actor, improviser, and teacher — for a special one-off improv workshop this half-term.
Stephen is best known for his roles in Happy Endings, I’m Dying Up Here, and his three-time Emmy-nominated performance in Netflix’s EastSiders. Most recently, he starred in the West End hit Titanique (2025 Olivier Award winner). Stephen is also a highly sought-after improv teacher in New York, with years of experience performing and teaching at the highest level.
This fast-paced, confidence-boosting two-hour workshop is a rare opportunity to train with a true industry professional.
📅 Monday 16th February (Half-Term)
📍 Fulham Pier
🕓 Ages 8–12: 4:00–6:00pm
🕕 Ages 13+: 6:00–8:00pm
💷 £40 per session
One-off workshop – limited spaces
📩 Book here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lights-up-improvisation-masterclass-with-stephen-guarino-tickets-1981928969901
" I love Lights Up! " Monday used to be my most boring day, but now I have something to look forward to. It is the best class ever. The teachers are always so supportive and have made me feel so much more confident. My favourite part is that we perform shows in front of parents and friends and in public. The bonus part is at the end of term; we have a Light up! Party! "
“My daughter absolutely loves attending lights up perform drama classes. Performing in front of people was a challenge for my daughter, but after few sessions she told me that she loves it and looks forward to going every week. Margaux has grown in her confidence, in creative expression, in social interaction, she is learning so much every week. She is so happy. Learning a script, improvisational techniques, singing, dancing…are challenging for the children and they really love it!
Thank you for your hard work…all your techniques to improve public confidence are very professional!”
Our daughter joined Lights Up from the very beginning, and it was an immediate hit. It is the highlight of her week. Her confidence and ability have grown hand over hand under the expert stewardship of Yvette and Kristen. They have managed to create a warm, safe and inclusive platform that stimulates and challenges children to perform, whatever their ability or experience. Whilst there is clear focus and discipline there is also ample space for fun and laughter. Parents are kept up-to-date on what’s happening and are regularly invited to come and see their children perform.
I just want to thank you so much for all the incredible work you do. I deeply believe there is no greater way for the children to learn how to express themselves, become more confident while having fun and creating memories that will stay with them forever. Is pure joy for me to see them acting, singing and dancing. Seeing them how children should be ! Happy and thoughtless. What you two do is simply amazing and I admire you for all the passion and love you put into it.
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Mr Iain Jones joins Lights Up! Team
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You Choose Your Stage!
Here at Lights Up! Perform, we believe “Life is the stage, and you can perform wherever and whenever you want”.














































































