SPEECH AND DRAMA SECTION 2022
Closing date for entries is 21st September 2022
Monday 24th October and Tuesday 25th October
In Longwell Green Community Centre
Copies of poems may be obtained from Secretary. Competitors need not obtain permission to perform Own Choice pieces, as both set and own choice selections are covered by an arrangement with the Authors’ Licensing & Collection Society for which entry fees include the cost. This does not apply to Duologue or Group Presentation for which permission must be obtained. Please note that competitors who run over time may be penalized. All verse must be memorized unless otherwise stated.
FEES: 11 Years and under Solo £5.50 Duologue £7.00
12 Years – 18 years Solo £6.00 Duologue £8.00
19 Years and over Solo £6.50 Duologue £8.00
Groups £2.00 per person to a maximum of £16.00
SET PIECE CLASSES
The SOURCES of the set poems are:
Julia Donaldson
Poems to Perform Macmillan Children’s Books ISBN: 978-1-4472-4349- 7 Code A
The Puffin Book of
Modern Children’s Verse Puffin Books ISBN: 978-0-14-132188-2 Code B
SD1 6 Years and under
Witch, Witch – by Rose Fyleman (Code A)
or
Perfect Arthur – by N.M. Bodecker (Code B)
The FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class SD1.
SD2 7 Years
Tea with Aunty Mabel– by Jeanne Willis (Code A)
or
The Intruder – by James Reeves (Code B)
The NATHAN JONES MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class SD2.
SD3 8 Years
The Secret Song – by Margaret Wise Brown (Code A)
or
The Tree and the Pool – by Brian Patten (Code B)
The MRS ALISON CHIDZOY TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in class SD3.
SD4 9 Years
From a Railway Carriage – by Robert Louis Stevenson (Code A)
or
The ‘Veggy Lion’ – by Spike Milligan (Code B)
SD5 10 Years
The Dinosaur Rap – by John Foster (Code A)
or
The Snare – by James Stephens (Code B)
The Hilda Willis Trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes SD4 and SD5.
SD6 11 & 12 years
Football Mad – by Benjamin Zephaniah (Code A)
or
The Scarecrow – by Walter De La Mare (Code B)
SD7 13 & 14 Years
The Visitor – by Ian Serrallier (Code A)
or
Parrot – by Alan Brownjohn (Code B)
The KEMP BROS TROPHY FOR JUNIOR POETRY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD6 and SD7.
SD8 15 & 16 Years
Rum Tum Tugger – by T.S. Elliot (Code A)
or
The Listeners – by Walter De La Mare (Code B)
SD9 17 & 18 Years
The Kitten in the Falling Snow – by James Kirkup (Code A)
or
The Alice Jean – by Robert Graves (Code B)
The MADAM WINIFRED LOVE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD8 and SD9.
OWN CHOICE POETRY
SD10 9 Years and under Max. 1.5 mins
SD11 10 &11 Years Max. 1.5 mins
The JEAN HOWELL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD10 and SD11.
SD12 12 – 15 Years Max. 1.5 mins
SD13 16 Years and over Max. 2.0 mins
OWN CHOICE SONNET
SD14 12 – 15 Years Max. 2 mins
SD15 16 – 18 Years Max. 3 mins
SD16 19 Years and over Max. 3 mins
The MILLENNIUM POETRY CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes
SD12- SD16.
OWN CHOICE HUMEROUS POEM
SD17 11 years and under Max 2 mins
SD18 12 – 15 years Max 2 mins
SD19 16 – 18 years Max 3 mins
SD20 19 years and over Max 3 mins
The STONE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD17 – SD20.
OWN CHOICE POETRY DUOLOGUE
SD21 Any age Max 3 mins
A Trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in class SD21.
PREPARED PROSE READING
SD22 11 Years and under Any passage from an own choice book. Max. 3 mins
SD23 12 – 14 Years Any passage from an own choice book. Max. 3 mins
SD24 15 – 16 Years Any passage from an own choice book Max. 3 mins
SD25 17 Years and over Any passage from an own choice book Max. 3 mins
The PAT ELLIS MEMORAIL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD22 – SD25.
PROSE FROM MEMORY
SD26 12 Years and under Own Choice Max. 3 mins
SD27 13 – 18 years Own Choice Max. 3 mins
The FOSTER CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD26 and SD27.
SOLO ACTING Title of scene to be submitted with entry. Small hand props may be used. No costume is allowed but appropriate practice clothing is permitted (ie: long skirts; leotards; tights)
SD31 10 years and under Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare Max. 4 mins
The SANDRA MCDOWELL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in SD31.
SD32 11 – 13 years Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare Max. 4 mins
THE RHIAN VAUGHAN TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in class SD32.
SD33 14 – 15 years Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare Max. 4 mins
SD34 16 Years and over Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare Max. 5 mins
The STELLA WILSON TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes SD33 and SD34.
SD35 12 years and under Shakespeare scene by one person Max. 5 mins
SD36 13 – 15 years Shakespeare scene by one person Max. 5 mins
SD37 16 – 18 years Shakespeare scene by one person Max. 5 mins
SD38 19 years and over Shakespeare scene by one person Max. 5 mins
The SHAKESPEARE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes
SD35 – SD38.
DUOLOGUE Title of scene to be submitted with entry. Small hand props may be used. No costume may be worn but appropriate practice clothing is permitted (ie: long skirts, leotards, tights)
SD39 11 Years and under Own Choice Max. 5 mins
The COLLEGIATE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitors gaining the highest mark in Class SD39.
SD40 12 – 14 Years Own Choice Max. 5 mins
The JACQUELINE CHIDZOY TROPHY will be awarded to the competitors gaining the highest mark in Class SD40.
SD41 15 – 18 years Own Choice Max. 5 mins
The CAPALDI-MUNKTON TROPHY will be awarded to the competi3tors gaining the highest mark in Class SD41.
SOLO MIME No costume or hand props. Table and chair set allowed.
SD42 13 years and under Own Choice Max. 3 mins
SD43 14 – 18 years Own Choice Max. 3 mins
A TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes SD42 and SD43.
SIGHT READING. The same passage will be read by each competitor.
Sight Reading Competitors will be given two minutes to prepare a passage chosen by the adjudicator.
SD44 12 years and under
SD45 13 – 15 years
SD46 16 – 18 years
A TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes SD44 – SD46
GROUP CLASSES on stage – dimensions 4.3 m long x 2.4 m wide
SD47 Group Drama – Any Age
Minimum 3 performers. Not to exceed 15 minutes. Any scene from any play (including Shakespeare). Fees are per person to a maximum of £16.00.
SD48 Group Speaking – Any Age
Minimum 6 performers. Prose and or Verse. Own choice programme. Not to exceed 10 minutes. Fees are per person to a maximum of £16.00.
SD49 Group Mime – Any Age
Minimum 3 performers. Any style accepted. Not to exceed 7 mins. Fees are per person to a maximum of £16.00.
SD50 Group Theme – Any Age
Minimum 6 performers. Not to exceed 20 minutes. The group will develop a theme using a combination of at least 3 elements of the following: – Verse speaking – Group Speaking – Prose – Drama – Mime – Music. Fees are per person to a maximum of £16.00.
The ASDA TROPHY will be awarded to the group gaining the highest mark in Classes SD47 – SD50
PROJECT SPEAKING. Competitors will be required to speak on a subject of their own choice. Visual aids may be used.
SD51 14 years and under Max. 4 mins
SD52 15 – 18 years Max. 5 mins
A Trophy will be awarded to the Competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes SD51 and SD52.
Lanyards for medals will be available for purchase at the ticket desk for £1 each.
Members of winning groups may purchase additional medals for £2 each at the ticket desk
All Trophies to be held for one year and returned to Speech and Drama Secretary by 1 October 2022 unless otherwise arranged. Please ensure trophies are clean and in good condition.
NEW FOR 2022!
MUSICAL THEATRE – SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER
The emphasis is on a complete performance and presentation, rather than solely a study of music, and will show ability in acting, singing, dancing and choreographic skills. Performances must show implicit dramatic content with portrayal of characters and their motivations. This is an opportunity to explore style, form and character through communicating the dramatic context of a musical text. Extracts from plays may be edited to create dialogue moving into musical scenes. (see copyright rules).
CD Player and Piano are provided.
All performance must be from memory and clearly introduced.
A suggestion of costume and minimal hand-props will be permitted.
Please note some classes may take place in the evening.
We reserve the right to cancel classes, restrict the number of entries into classes or limit audience numbers should it be necessary. Please check the website for regular updates.
COPYRIGHT
The Festival does not accept liability for the infringement of copyright recording or performing rights arising out of an entrant’s accompaniment or performance. It contributes to a group licence to cover payment of fees for the use of recorded music at its events. Teachers and choreographers using tapes created from commercial recordings are advised that they are themselves responsible for seeking permission to re-record from the recording companies concerned. Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance items should contact Festivals House (British and International Federation of Festivals) on 01625 428297 or email at before making their entries.
The use of photo or other facsimile copies of printed material without the publisher’s permission is forbidden as contrary to law. However, when material is part of a volume and not published separately, a copy may be made for the Adjudicator, provided that the entrant has already purchased a copy. The photocopy will then be retained and destroyed by the Festival.
PERFORMANCE
Chairs and a table will be provided.
A copy of the musical track you will be using should be sent in advance. The CD should contain one instrumental track only. All CD’s should be clearly marked with the class/number of the entrant.
Minimal props and a suggestion of costume essential to the action of the character may be used. N.B. Full stage costume is discouraged and may contravene copyright.
Please provide a copy of the script and music for the Adjudicator and a further copy of the script for the CD operator.
TIME LIMITS
Time limits must be strictly observed. Introductions are not included in the time limit and 2 minutes are allowed for set up.
STAGE
Dimensions – 4.3m long x 2.4m wide
FEES: Solo: £6.00 Duo: £ 8.00 Group: £2.00 per person to maximum £16.00
To present a short piece of dialogue or a piece of devised text with a performance in character of a song from Musical Theatre or Film. The performance should include some movement. In Group Classes items may be linked by a theme.
SOLO CLASSES
MT1 MUSICAL THEATRE; 12 years and under: SOLO Time Limit 4 mins
MT2 MUSICAL THEATRE; 13 – 18 years: SOLO Time Limit 6 mins
DUOLOGUE CLASSES
MT3 MUSICAL THEATRE; 12 years and under; DUO Time Limit: 6 mins
MT4 MUSICAL THEATRE; 13 years – 18 years; DUO Time Limit: 8 mins
GROUP CLASS
MT5 MUSICAL THEATRE; 18 years and under; max 10 people Time Limit 15 mins
We reserve the right to cancel classes, restrict the number of entries into classes or limit audience number should it be necessary. Please check the website for regular updates.
Lanyards for medals will be available for purchase at the ticket desk for £1 each.
Members of winning groups may purchase additional medals for £2 each at the ticket desk