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2025 Lismore Eisteddfod |
Speech and Drama |
30 Aug 2025 to 30 Aug 2025 |
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) |
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View Discipline Rule
SPEECH AND DRAMA RULES 1. COMPETITORS (a) Report to ‘Çheck- in’ desk before your session begins. (b) OWN CHOICE PIECES: (i) A copy must be handed in BEFORE YOUR session begins. (ii) Mark SECTION NUMBER and COMPETITOR NUMBER in the TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER of the copy. (c) All pieces are to be performed from memory, unless stated otherwise. 2. SIGHT READINGS and IMPROVISATION TITLE will be provided by the Adjudicator. 3. COSTUMES - Required for Drama sections. 4. PROSE - A memorised extract from a story spoken in a story telling style. It may include narration, description and dialogue. 5. VERSE SPEAKING - Unless stated otherwise, Verse Speaking is Non humorous. 6. POEM IN PAIRS - A poem recited by 2 people. Some unison work is required. 7. DRAMA - Dramatisation from a Published or devised piece. Portray character/s through language, movement and costume. 8. TIME LIMITS - Will be enforced. Selections may be shorter than the maximum time. 9. Please be considerate of your audience and stay within the boundaries of good taste. No expletives or offensive topics allowed.
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ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7/07/2025 5:00:00 PM (AEST) |
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710 | Duo Mime Duo 15-18 Years |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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711 | Duo Mime Duo 13-14 Years |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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712 | Duo Mime Duo 11-12 Years |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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713 | Duo Mime Duo 9-10 Years |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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714 | Duo Mime Duo 8 Years and under |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 2 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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715 | Group Poem Group 14 Years and under |
| | Minimum 3, maximum 10 performers.Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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716 | Group Poem Group 12 Years and under |
| | Minimum 3, maximum 10 performers.Time limit 3.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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717 | Group Poem Group 8 Years and under |
| | Minimum 3, maximum 10 performers.Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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718 | Group Mime Group 14 Years and under |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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719 | Group Mime Group 12 Years and under |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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720 | Group Mime Group 8 Years and under |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time Limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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721 | Group Drama Group 14 Years and under |
| | Minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 performers.Costumes essential. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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722 | Group Drama Group 12 Years and under |
| | Minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 performers.Costumes essential. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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723 | Group Drama Group 8 Years and under |
| | Minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 performers.Costumes essential. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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724 | Group Performance Poem Group 14 Years and under |
| | Minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 performers.Costumes and Props permitted. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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725 | Group Performance Poem Group 12 Years and under |
| | Minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 performers.Costumes and Props permitted. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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726 | Group Performance Poem Group 8 Years and under |
| | Minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 performers.Costumes and Props permitted. Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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740 | Senior Championship Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Competitor must enter this section as well as the three (3) compulsory sections 745, 746,751. and a total fee of $36.00 is required (ie. $10.00 for each compulsory section and $6.00 for championship section). Note: If entering for only I or 2 sections of the championship the fee is $10.00 each, as for other sections. To win the championship the competitor must enter the three compulsory sections - 744, 745, 746 - and gain the highest aggregate mark. | Entries Closed |
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741 | Intermediate Championship Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Competitor must enter this section as well as the three (3) compulsory sections 756, 757, 761 and a total fee of $36.00 is required (ie. $10.00 for each compulsory section and $6.00 for championship section). Note: If entering for only I or 2 sections of the championship the fee is $10.00 each, as for other sections. To win the championship the competitor must enter the three compulsory sections - 752, 753, 754 - and gain the highest aggregate mark. | Entries Closed |
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742 | Junior Championship Solo 12 Years and under |
| | Competitor must enter this section as well as the three (3) compulsory sections 765, 766, 767 OR 783, 784,785 and a total fee of $36.00 is required (ie. $10.00 for each compulsory section and $6.00 for championship section). Note: If entering for only I or 2 sections of the championship the fee is $10.00 each, as for other sections. To win the championship the competitor must enter the three compulsory sections - and gain the highest aggregate mark. | Entries Closed |
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744 | Improvisation Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Improvisation title to be provided by the Adjudicator.Time limit 2 minutes. Each competitor will be given an age appropriate preparation time off stage. A bell will be rung 30 seconds before finish time. | Entries Closed |
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745 | Verse Speaking Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Own Choice, not humorous, not to be read. Maximum 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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746 | Drama, Not Shakespearian Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier.- Shakespeare. In costume. Limited props. Deletions to be made so one character speaks. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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747 | Sight Reading Solo 15-18 Years |
| | A verse or prose prepared by Adjudicator. Entrants will have a small amount of time to sight the reading before beginning. | Entries Closed |
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748 | Shakespeare selection,Dramatic or Sonic- Solo 15-18 Years |
| | One character to speak. Recital in costume with limited props. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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749 | Australian Verse Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Poem by Australian Poet. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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750 | Humorous Verse Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Humorous Verse. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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751 | Memorised Prose Reading Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Championship qualifier | Entries Closed |
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752 | Write and Read own Poem or Prose Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Judged on both composition and the reading. A typed copy of poem/prose, and a signed statement that it is the competitor's own compostion, to be handed in before the session. | Entries Closed |
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753 | Improvisation - 3 minutes Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Improvisation title to be provided by the Adjudicator.Time limit 3 minutes. Each competitor will be given an age appropriate preparation time off stage. A bell will be rung 30 seconds before finish time. | Entries Closed |
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754 | Mime Solo 15-18 Years |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. | Entries Closed |
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756 | Verse Speaking Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Own Choice, not humorous, not to be read. Maximum 3.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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757 | Drama Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Championshi[ Qualifier. In costume. Limited props. Deletions to be made so one character speaks. | Entries Closed |
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758 | Sight Reading Solo 13-14 Years |
| | A verse or prose prepared by Adjudicator. Entrants will have a small amount of time to sight the reading before beginning. | Entries Closed |
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759 | Australian Verse Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Poem by Australian Poet. Maximum time limit 3.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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760 | Humorous Verse Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Humorouse Verse. Maximum time limit 3.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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761 | Memorised Prose Reading Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Championship qualifier. Maximum time limit 3.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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762 | Write and Read own Poem or Prose Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Judged on both composition and the reading. A typed copy of poem/prose, and a signed statement that it is the competitor's own compostion, to be handed in before the session. | Entries Closed |
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763 | Improvisation - 2 minutes Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Improvisation title to be provided by the Adjudicator. Time limit 2 minutes. Each competitor will be given an age appropriate preparation time off stage. A bell will be rung 30 seconds before finish time. | Entries Closed |
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764 | Mime Solo 13-14 Years |
| | Chair(s) only Prop/s permitted. Theatre blacks or mime costume. No music. A title card is to be displayed before starting. Time limit 3.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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765 | Verse Speaking Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Own choice, not humorous, not to be read. | Entries Closed |
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766 | Memorised Prose Reading Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Time limit 2.5 minutes | Entries Closed |
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767 | Drama Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Cosumes, limited props. Deletions to be made so one character speaks. | Entries Closed |
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768 | Sight Reading Solo 11-12 Years |
| | A verse or prose prepared by Adjudicator. Entrants will have a small amount of time to sight the reading before beginning. | Entries Closed |
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769 | Humorous Verse Speaking Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Own choice. Time limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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770 | Write and Read own Poem or Prose Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Judged on both composition and the reading. A typed copy of poem/prose, and a signed statement that it is the competitor's own compostion, to be handed in before the session. | Entries Closed |
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771 | Mime Solo 11-12 Years |
| | Theatre blacks or mime costume. No muic. Chairs only Prop permitted. A title card is to be displayed before starting. | Entries Closed |
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772 | Character Recital Solo 6 Years and under |
| | Acted poem, prose or drama to be performed in costume. Time limit 1.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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773 | Verse Speaking Solo 6 Years and under |
| | Own Choice, not humorous, not to be read. Maximum 1.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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774 | Conversation or Dramatic Piece Duologue 15-18 Years |
| | A conversation or dramatic piece between two people. Costumes both essential. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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775 | Conversation or Dramatic Piece Duologue 14 Years and under |
| | A conversation or dramatic piece between two people. Costumes both essential. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 4 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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776 | Conversation or Dramatic Piece Duologue 11 and 12 years |
| | A conversation or dramatic piece between two people. Costumes both essential. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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777 | Conversation or Dramatic Piece Duologue 10 Years and under |
| | A conversation or dramatic piece between two people. Costumes both essential. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Props and scenery must be simple and easily set up. Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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780 | Humorous/Light Verse Speaking Solo 6 Years and under |
| | Time limit 1.50 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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781 | Traditional Nursery Rhyme Solo 6 Years and under |
| | In Costume. Time limit 1.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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782 | Mime Solo 6 Years and under |
| | No music. Chair/s props only props permitted. A title card is to be displayed before starting. | Entries Closed |
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783 | Verse Speaking Solo 9-10 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Own choice, not humorous, not to be read. Time limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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784 | Memorised Prose Reading Solo 9-10 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. Time limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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785 | Drama Solo 9-10 Years |
| | Championship Qualifier. In costume. Limited props. Deletions to be made so one character speaks. | Entries Closed |
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786 | Humorous Verse Speaking Solo 9-10 Years |
| | Own choice. Time limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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787 | Australian Verse Solo 9-10 Years |
| | Poem by Australian Poet. Maximum time limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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788 | Sight Reading Solo 9-10 Years |
| | A verse or prose prepared by Adjudicator. Entrants will have a small amount of time to sight the reading before beginning. | Entries Closed |
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789 | Mime Solo 9-10 Years |
| | No music. Chair/s only props permitted. Theatre black or mime costume permitted. A title card is to be displayed before starting. | Entries Closed |
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790 | Verse Speaking Solo 7-8 Years |
| | Own choice. Not humorous, not to be read.Time limit 2 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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791 | Memorised Prose Reading Solo 7-8 Years |
| | Own choice. Maximum time 2 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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792 | Humorous/Light verse speaking Solo 7-8 Years |
| | Own choice.Time limit 2 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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793 | Character Recital Solo 7-8 Years |
| | Acted poem or drama to be performed in costume. Limited props. Deletions to be made so one character speaks. Time limit 2 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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794 | Mime Solo 7-8 Years |
| | No music. Chair/s only Prop permitted. A title card is to be displayed before starting. | Entries Closed |
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795 | Poems in Pairs Duo 14 Years and under |
| | A poem recited by two people, some unison work is required. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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796 | Poems in Pairs Duo 11 and 12 years |
| | A poem recited by two people, some unison work is required. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Time limit 3 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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797 | Poems in Pairs Duo 9 and 10 years |
| | A poem recited by two people, some unison work is required. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Time limit 2.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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798 | Poems in Pairs Duo 7 and 8 years |
| | A poem recited by two people, some unison work is required. Record both competitors names on the entry form. Time limit 2 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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799 | Poems in Pairs Duo 6 Years and under |
| | A poem recited by two people, some unison work is required.Record both competitors names on the entry form. Time limit 1.5 minutes. | Entries Closed |
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