2025 Northern Beaches Eisteddfod
Speech & Drama
31 May 2025 to 05 Jul 2025
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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Northern Beaches Eisteddfod

General Rules & Conditions, and Special Rules

Please refer to the Syllabus, on our website (northernbeacheseisteddfod.org.au) for all General Rules and Conditions, and Category Special Rules. 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 9/05/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Junior - 8-11 years
S300 Championship Solo     Junior - 8-11 years

Session: 21/06/2025 12:45 PM    

Refer to Championship rules in the Syllabus.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
Intermediate - 12-14 years
S301 Championship Solo     Intermediate - 12-14 years

Session: 21/06/2025 2:30 PM    

Refer to Championship rules in the Syllabus.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
12 years & over
S303 Actor's Award Solo     12 years & over

Session: 21/06/2025 3:30 PM    

Refer to rules in Syllabus.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
7 years & under
S314Open Verse Speaking Solo     7 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 12:00 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
8 years & under
S315Open Verse Speaking Solo     8 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 12:35 PM    

Session: 31/05/2025 1:05 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
9 years & under
S316Open Verse Speaking Solo     9 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 1:35 PM    

Session: 31/05/2025 2:05 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S317Open Verse Speaking Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 2:35 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
11 years & under
S318Open Verse Speaking Solo     11 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 2:00 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S319Open Verse Speaking Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 3:00 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
13 years & under
S320Open Verse Speaking Solo     13 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 12:00 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
14 years & under
S321Open Verse Speaking Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 12:20 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
15 years & under
S322Open Verse Speaking Solo     15 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 12:40 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
Open Age
S323Open Verse Speaking Solo     Open Age

Session: 14/06/2025 1:05 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S324 Australian Section (Verse or Prose) Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 3:45 PM    

Australian Poet or Author. Own Choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S325 Australian Section (Verse or Prose) Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 3:30 PM    

Australian Poet or Author. Own Choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
S330 Humorous Section (Verse or Prose) Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 3:45 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
8 years & under
S334 Boys Only Verse or Prose Solo     8 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 5:45 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S336 Boys Only Verse or Prose Solo     12 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S340 Memorised Prose Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 4:05 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S341 Memorised Prose Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 4:00 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S344 Prose Reading Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 4:35 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator. Competitors should note that reading from the book is preferable.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S345 Prose Reading Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 4:30 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator. Competitors should note that reading from the book is preferable.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
14 years & under
S346 Prose Reading Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 1:40 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator. Competitors should note that reading from the book is preferable.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
Open Age
S347 Prose Reading Solo     Open Age

Session: 14/06/2025 1:55 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator. Competitors should note that reading from the book is preferable.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S352 Reading from Bible or Sacred Text Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 6:00 PM    

All extracts must be from the Bible or sacred text - eg Koran, Torah. Competitors must read from the book only and must be spoken in English. No typed, printed sheets or photocopies will be permitted. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator in English.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S355 Public Speaking Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 4:50 PM    

Prepared Speech. Own Choice. No props or visual aids. A bell will sound at 2 1/2 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
14 years & under
S359 Public Speaking Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 3:30 PM    

Prepared Speech. Own Choice. No props or visual aids. A bell will sound at 2 1/2 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
Open Age
S361 Public Speaking Solo     Open Age

Session: 14/06/2025 3:55 PM    

Prepared Speech. Own Choice. No props or visual aids. A bell will sound at 2 1/2 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
8 years & under
S371 Character Recital in Costume Solo     8 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 1:05 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S372 Character Recital in Costume Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 5:20 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S373 Character Recital in Costume Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 6:25 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
14 years & under
S375 Character Recital in Costume Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 2:25 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
16 years & under
S376 Character Recital in Costume Solo     16 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 4:10 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & over
S378 Shakespearian Recital Solo     12 years & over

Session: 14/06/2025 4:45 PM    

Not in costume - please wear rehearsal blacks. Own Choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
12 years & under
S380 Scene for Two or Three Duo or Trio     12 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 5:05 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
14 years & under
S381 Scene for Two or Three Duo or Trio     14 years & under

Session: 22/06/2025 11:00 AM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
Open Age
S382 Scene for Two or Three Duo or Trio     Open Age

Session: 22/06/2025 11:30 AM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
Primary School Students
S393 Scene from a Play Group     Primary School Students

Session: 22/06/2025 12:00 PM    

Minimum 3, maximum 20 performers. Refer to the Scene from a Play rules. Total performance time of minimum 10, maximum 15 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
S396 Group Presentation Group     Primary School Students

Session: 22/06/2025 12:30 PM    

Minimum 3, maximum 20 performers. Refer to the Group Presentation rules. Total performance time of minimum 5, maximum 10 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
Open Age Students
S397 Group Presentation Group     Open Age Students

Session: 22/06/2025 1:30 PM    

Minimum 3, maximum 20 performers. Refer to the Group Presentation rules. Total performance time of minimum 5, maximum 10 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
Senior - 15 years & over
S302 Championship Solo     Senior - 15 years & over

Session: 21/06/2025 2:30 PM    

Refer to Championship rules in the Syllabus.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
10 years & under
S328 Humorous Section (Verse or Prose) Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 3:45 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
S335 Boys Only Verse or Prose Solo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 5:45 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
8 years & under
S337 Poem for Two Duo     8 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Must contain some unison work. No costumes or props. Own Choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
12 years & under
S357 Public Speaking Solo     12 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 6:00 PM    

Prepared Speech. Own Choice. No props or visual aids. A bell will sound at 2 1/2 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
6 years & under
S369 Nursery Rhyme Solo     6 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 12:00 PM    

Presentation of a traditional nursery rhyme. Costume optional. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
13 years & under
S374 Character Recital in Costume Solo     13 years & under

Session: 01/06/2025 6:25 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
Open Age
S377 Character Recital in Costume Solo     Open Age

Session: 14/06/2025 4:10 PM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator. Time Limit: Minimum 6 minutes, maximum 8 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
Secondary School Students
S394 Scene from a Play Group     Secondary School Students

Session: 22/06/2025 12:00 PM    

Minimum 3, maximum 20 performers. Refer to the Scene from a Play rules. Total performance time of minimum 15,maximum 30 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
14 years & under
S326/S327 Australian Section (Verse or Prose) Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 2:15 PM    

Australian Poet or Author. Own Choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
S332/S333 Humorous Section (Verse or Prose) Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 1:15 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S338 Poem for Two Duo     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 5:45 PM    

Must contain some unison work. No costumes or props. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
12 years & under
S339 Poem for Two Duo     12 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Must contain some unison work. No costumes or props. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
14 years & under
S342/S343 Memorised Prose Solo     14 years & under

Session: 14/06/2025 1:30 PM    

Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
13 years & over
S353 Reading from Bible or Sacred Text Solo     13 years & over

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

All extracts must be from the Bible or sacred text - eg Koran, Torah. Competitors must read from the book only and must be spoken in English. No typed, printed sheets or photocopies will be permitted. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator in English.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
Open Age
S368 For Persons with Special Needs Solo     Open Age

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Own Choice - Recitation, Character Sketch or Reading. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
8 years & under
S370 Nursery Rhyme Solo     8 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Presentation of a traditional nursery rhyme. Costume optional. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
10 years & under
S379 Scene for Two or Three Duo or Trio     10 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

No curtain. Props to be put on stage by the performer. Own choice. A copy must be provided for the Adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
12 years & under
S385 Mime in Costume Duo     12 years & under

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Title cards of the mime, large enough to be read by the audience must be displayed. Music optional. No props. Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
13 years & over
S386 Mime in Costume Duo     13 years & over

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Title cards of the mime, large enough to be read by the audience must be displayed. Music optional. No props. Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
Primary School Students
S387 Mime in Costume Group     Primary School Students

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Title cards of the mime, large enough to be read by the audience must be displayed. Music optional. No props. Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
Open Age
S388 Mime in Costume Group     Open Age

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Title cards of the mime, large enough to be read by the audience must be displayed. Music optional. No props. Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
S395 Scene from a Play Group     Open Age

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Minimum 3, maximum 20 performers. Refer to the Scene from a Play rules. Total performance time of minimum 15, maximum 30 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
Primary School Students
S398 Physical Theatre/Comedy Group     Primary School Students

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Minimum of 3, maximum of 20 performers. Refer to the Physical Theatre/Comedy Rules in Syllabus. Minimum of 5 Minutes and Maximum of 10 Minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00
Secondary School Students
S399 Physical Theatre/Comedy Group     Secondary School Students

Session: 31/05/2025 8:00 AM    

Minimum of 3, maximum of 20 performers. Refer to the Physical Theatre/Comedy Rules in Syllabus. Minimum of 5 Minutes and Maximum of 10 Minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.00