Festival rules

Each of our categories following the following festival rules:

VERSE SPEAKING

• Time limit 2 minutes
• Poems must be recited not read. A copy of the chosen poem should be given to the adjudicator. Limited actions may be used but they should not detract from the recitation.

PROSE READING

• Time limit 2 minutes

• Books should be held and used. No photocopies allowed. Passages chosen must not go over the time limit or readings will be stopped and points deducted.

STORY TELLING

• Time limit 3 minutes

• Stories may be original or traditional but must not be read. Entrants may sit or stand.

SOLO ACTING

• Time limit 3 minutes

• No costumes or makeup. Small hand props only may be used.

GROUP ACTING

• Time limit 10 minutes

• No costumes or makeup. Small hand props only may be used. Groups must be no less than 3 and no more than 6.

CHORAL SPEAKING

• Time limit 10 minutes

• With the exception of key stage one all performances must be unaided. Groups should be no fewer than 8 and no more than 30.

DUOLOGUES

• Time limit 5 minutes

• No costume or makeup. Small hand props only may be used. Tables and chairs can be used.

PREPARED SPEECH

• Time limit 5 minutes

• Notes and some props may be used.

SPONTANEOUS IMPROVISATIONS

• Solo and duo. Time limit 3 minutes

• No costumes or makeup. The subject will be given to competitors just prior to the start of the class, 2 or 3 minutes preparation will be allowed.

PREPARED IMPROVISATION

• Time limit 3 minutes

• Rules as for other acting classes.

PREPARED MIMES

• Time limit 3 minutes

• No props , costume or makeup may be used at all. A group should consist of 3 to 6 performers.