Drama
"All the world is a stage and all the men and women merely players"- William Shakespeare
The Drama event is a vibrant, exciting event dedicated to engaging performances of the spoken word. Whether you want to showcase your poetry skills, act out a new script or tell us about the things which interest you- this is the event for you!
As with all our events, you can enter on your own, as a duo or in a group. Categories are based on age and you can find further details of the categories, schedule for 2025 and rules on this page.
Prose Reading
This involves reading a piece of text (not from memory!) There are two categories - free choice or a set piece which can be found in the schedule-
Verse Speaking
Fancy reciting a poem? How about some song lyrics? Or even a Rap! This can include a performance of any kind of verse- as long as it is spoken not sung (if you fancy singing- head over to our music page!)
Acting
Want to be the next Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson? Perform a part of a published script, either on your own, in a pair or grab some friends and show us what a group of you can do
Sight Reading
An exciting challenge for all you avid readers! You have 2 minutes to review a text, then read it out loud. The texts chosen are in line with Key Stage levels, and this is a great opportunity to try something new
Public Speaking
Feel strongly about a particular topic? Or collect something interesting? Come and tell us all about it!
There are two categories- Show and Tell for our younger performers and Spoken Language for those of you over 11.
500/1000 Words
We know there are lots of budding authors out there and we want to be part of your creative journey. Depending on your age, submit a 500 or 1000 piece you have written and show off those amazing writing talents
Drama Rules
- Age limits apply as at 31st August in the year of the Festival.
- A copy of all script used by entrants must be passed to the Adjudicator at the beginning of the class. Copies must be clearly marked with the entrant’s name and with the page number of the chosen piece.
- Props must be limited to hand-held props, basic costume, a table and/ or chair(s).
- A copy of each piece entered in the Composition class must be submitted to the Festival Chairman one month before the Festival.
- Competitors may perform only once in each Solo class. In Duo and Group classes a Competitor may perform more than once in a class provided each performance is with a different partner(s).
- Performances must not exceed the time limits stated in the schedule. The Committee reserves the right to stop a performance if it exceeds the stated class time limit (see General rule 6).
- Copyright Compliance must be adhered to- for further information relating to this please see the attached scheduling below
| Date | Time | Acts at a glance |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/25 | 09:00-10:30 | Verse speaking (various) & Duo Acting (various) |
10:45-12:00 | Sight Reading, Show & Tell, English Language Presentation and Acting (various) | |
| 13:45-15:15 | Acting, 500 words, Verse Speaking, Prose Reading (Various) | |
| 15:45-16:35 | Verse Speaking and Prose Reading (Various) | |
what you can see
Show Schedule
For the full timetable for the day, please download the attached link.
We cannot wait to see you and share your fantastic performances!
how to find this show
Venue Information
This years Drama festival will take place at the
Isaac Newton Memorial Hall. We would like to thank the Hall for their continued support with our festival.
Parking is available in the on site car park.