RPA Shortlisted Best Family Business. Swindon’s Revolution Performing Arts find themselves named a finalist in the Best Family Business category at the inaugural Best SME Awards 2026.
Founded in 2007 by Fi Da Silva-Adams, Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) has grown into a thriving creative community. It offers:
- Performing arts classes
- Holiday camps and theatre opportunities for children and young people.
And it’s become a family affair.
Inspiration
‘My son Zavi was the inspiration for starting Revolution. I wanted to create a space where children could tap into their creative imagination and build confidence through performing arts.
‘I started Revolution Performing Arts after Angel was born. It gave me the flexibility to spend more time with my family and be there for the important moments. The sports days, school assemblies and everything in between,’ Fi said.
The business grew fast so Fi’s husband Paul made the decision, in 2012, to leave his corporate career to join the company. Thus transforming RPA into a family-run business. Recently their daughter Angel has become part of the business.
‘Revolution Performing Arts has played such an important role in supporting our own family as it’s grown,’ Fi said. ‘I’ve always loved being able to extend that same sense of community to the families who become part of our RPA family.’
Almost two decades
Over the past 19 years, RPA has supported thousands of young people to:
- build confidence
- creativity and friendships through performing arts
All while creating a welcoming environment for families across the local community.
The Best SME Awards launched this year to recognise small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Created by the founders of the long-running Best Businesswomen Awards, the programme celebrates:
enterprise, innovation and leadership across the SME sector.
Debbie Gilbert, founder of The Best SME Awards, said ‘This is the first year of these awards. And the calibre of the entries has so impressed our judges .
‘Despite mounting pressures on businesses – from rising costs and funding challenges to navigating economic uncertainty – these finalists have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and strong leadership. We are proud to shine a spotlight on these outstanding SMEs, which are the backbone of the UK economy.’
‘As we approach 19 years in business this July, I’m so honoured, proud and humbled to be a finalist in this wonderful category at these inaugural awards,’ Fi added.
The announcement of the winners of the Best SME Awards will take place at a gala evening at Daventry Court Hotel on Friday April 24.
To find out more about Revolution Performing Arts, visit https://revolutionpa.co.uk/
