2018 Border District Eisteddfod
Drama & Performance
29 May 2018 to 29 May 2018
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – 24th-26th   May 2026

CONTENTS

General Information and important dates....................................... 1

Special Awards for Drama and Performance.................................... 2

Rules and Regulations for Drama and Performance......................... 3

Choral Speaking Groups.................................................................... 4

Individual Recitations........................................................................ 6

Poems in Pairs…………………………………………………………………………….... 6

Scripture Reading…………………………………………………………………….…... 6

Fictional Reading…………………………………………………………………………… 7

News Reading……………………………………………………………………………….. 7

Impromptu Reading……………………………………………………………………... 7

Talks……………………………………………………………………………………………... 7

The Pitch………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

Prepared Mime…………………………………………………………………............. 8

Improvisation Mime……………………………………………………………………... 9

Scripted Monologue…………………….……………………………………………….. 9

Duologue…………………………………………………………………………………….… 9

Group Drama……………………………………………………………………………...… 9

Musical Theatre………………………………………………………………………….....10

Improvised Theatre Sports…………………………………………………………….10

Debating……………………………………………………………………………………..…11

ENTRIES OPEN:  Tuesday 27th  January 2026  - Entry and payment will be via the Stardom Competition Online Entry System (www.stardom.com.au)

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 27th March, 2026 – No late entries accepted.

ENTRY FEES: Individual $10, Duos and Trios $15, Groups $25  

PROGRAM RELEASED: Monday 20th April 2026 and copies can be found on the website (www.borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au).

COPIES OF OWN CHOICE POEMS/TALKS: MUST be received by the Committee by Friday 8th May, 2026. Items MUST have SECTION NUMBER and COMPETITOR NUMBER CLEARLY MARKED on the front. Items can either be:

Delivered to: Amelia Wilshire, 49 Lock Street, Stanthorpe

OR

Uploaded to: https://form.jotform.com/243260424034041

OR                                                                       

Posted to: Attn Drama Coordinator, PO Box 872 Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380

 

Assistance or enquires for Drama and Performance: drama@borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au

 

DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE - RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

  1. Every care will be taken for competitors’ safety, but the Committee will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by any competitor and or damage to property during the Eisteddfod.

 

  1. By entering the Border District Eisteddfod you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in this 2026 Schedule.

 

  1. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct entry fee.  Entry fees are not refundable unless the section is cancelled by the Committee or there is an error in the program.

 

  1. As indicated in section headings, age is determined as at 1st January 2026 or by school year level. The committee reserves the right to ask for proof of age.  

 

  1. Time limits must be observed, points may be deducted if limits exceeded.  An item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. To meet time limits, excerpts of poems are acceptable and stanzas may be omitted from poems.

 

  1. The Drama committee reserves the right to combine or divide sections.

 

  1. Copies of own choice poems/talks etc must be received by the Drama and Performance Committee by Friday 8th May, 2026.

 

Delivered to: Amelia Wilshire, 49 Lock Street, Stanthorpe

OR

Uploaded to: https://form.jotform.com/243260424034041

OR                                                                       

Posted to: Attn Drama Coordinator, PO Box 872 Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380

 

  1. Competitors must be aware of copyright responsibilities.  The Border District Eisteddfod is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright.  If in doubt, APRA & AMCOS may be contacted directly or speak to your teacher.  

 

  1. Competitor’s names and/or photographs may be used for promotional or marketing purposes.  Should this not be appropriate, the Eisteddfod Committee MUST be notified.

 

  1. The adjudicators decision is final.
  2. Unless specifically invited by the adjudicator, contact with the adjudicator must not be made directly by teachers, competitors, or parents. Any problems or complaints are to be addressed to the Drama and Performance co-ordinators, Amelia Wilshire and Bec Telfer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECITATIONS & CHORAL SPEAKING

 

Set Poems for Choral Speaking choirs can be obtained from www.borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au.  Copies of Own Choice poems must be submitted to the committee as per instructions above.

 

NOTE: Competitors in these sections should observe the following criteria:

  1. Time limits must be observed.  An item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. To meet time limits, excerpts of poems are acceptable and stanzas may be omitted from poems.
  2. The intention of the poem and meaning of the words should be conveyed to the audience.
  3. Students need to be able to demonstrate the emotion of the piece with subtle use of facial expression.
  4. It is preferable that own choice poem contrasts with chosen poem.
  5. For solo recitation, gestures should not be used in lyric poems and should only be used in other recitations when they add to the expression or humour.  Cliched gestures are discouraged.  The recitation should be able to stand on voice and facial expression alone.
  6. Choral speaking choirs are encouraged to use motion, rhythm and gestures in an integrated and meaningful manner.
  7.  Unison work in choirs requires careful attention to ensure voices sound as one.
  8. Choirs should display the discipline of walking on and off stage in order, focusing on the conductor and when required keeping bodies and hands still.
  9. Vocal projection is an important skill in Drama and Performance.  A good performance can be marred by a lack of projection.  Clear diction and speaking to the back of the auditorium is essential.  If the Adjudicator cannot hear the performance, the competitor will lose marks.
  10. Eye contact helps the listeners to feel part of the experience.

 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23/03/2018 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
113 Recitation Solo     Year 4

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
114 Recitation Solo     Year 5

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
115 Recitation Solo     Year 6

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
101 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with more than 100 pupils)     Prep - Year 2

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
100 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)     Prep - Year 2

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
102 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)     Primary Schools

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
103 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with more than 100 pupils)     Primary Schools (Years 3 & 4)

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Poem (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
104 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)     Primary Schools (Years 5 & 6)

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
105 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with more than 100 pupils)     Primary Schools (Years 5 & 6)

Two poems to be performed. (a) Own Choice (b) Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
107 Choral Speaking Non-school group     Secondary Age

Two poems to be performed. (a) Own Choice (b) Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
115 Recitation Solo     Years 7 - 8

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
117 Recitation Solo     Years 9 - 10

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
121 Scripture Reading Solo     12 Years & Under

Own Choice. Read text directly from Bible.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
125 Impromptu Reading Solo     9 Years & Under

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
126 Impromptu Reading Solo     10 - 12 Years

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
129 Character Monologue Solo     10 Years & Under

Own Choice. Costume optional. Character to be taken out of either a novel or a multi-media production. This is not a recital of the reading. It is an interpretation of an existing character rewritten in an original situation.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
132 Group Drama Group (3 or more competitors)     Primary Age

Own Choice. Costume optional. From existing or self-devised script

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
130 Character Monologue Solo     11 - 14 Years

Own Choice. Costume optional. Character to be taken out of either a novel or a multi-media production. This is not a recital of the reading. It is an interpretation of an existing character rewritten in an original situation.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
133 Group Drama Group (3 or more competitors)     Secondary Age

Own Choice. Costume optional. From existing or self-devised script

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
136 Prepared Mime Solo     9 Years & Under

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
140 Talk Solo     9 Years & Under

Self devised speech. A copy of speech with details of topic, type ( eg persuasive, informational, amusing) and target audience (eg children, teenagers, adults, mixed) to be provided to the adjudicator on the day.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
141 Talk Solo     10 - 11 Years

Self devised speech. A copy of speech with details of topic, type ( eg persuasive, informational, amusing) and target audience (eg children, teenagers, adults, mixed) to be provided to the adjudicator on the day.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
112 Recitation Solo     Year 3

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
111 Recitation Solo     Year 2

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
109 Recitation Solo     Prep

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
116 Recitation Solo     Years 7 - 8

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
118 Recitation Solo     Years 11 - 12

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
106 Choral Speaking Group     Secondary Schools

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
122 Scripture Reading Solo     13 - 18 Years

Own Choice. Read text directly from Bible.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
127 Impromptu Reading Solo     13 - 15 Years

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
128 Impromptu Reading Solo     16 - 18 Years

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
131 Character Monologue Solo     15 - 18 Years

Own Choice. Costume optional. Character to be taken out of either a novel or a multi-media production. This is not a recital of the reading. It is an interpretation of an existing character rewritten in an original situation.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
137 Prepared Mime Solo     11 Years & Under

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
138 Improvisation Solo     12 - 14 Years

From an idea given by the adjudicator (dialogue is required)

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
139 Improvisation Solo     15 - 18 Years

From an idea given by the adjudicator (dialogue is required)

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
142 Talk Solo     12 - 14 Years

Own Choice. A talk should engage the audience, i.e. it should contain elements of humour and appropriate use of pause, pitch and pace variation. Competitors may use palm cards, but their use must be limited to prompting cues, statements, etc. General structure of the speech and presentation (e.g. eye contact, etc.) will be taken into consideration. A copy of talk must be in the hands of the committee by the 9th May 2022.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00
143 Talk Solo     15 - 18 Years

Own Choice. A talk should engage the audience, i.e. it should contain elements of humour and appropriate use of pause, pitch and pace variation. Competitors may use palm cards, but their use must be limited to prompting cues, statements, etc. General structure of the speech and presentation (e.g. eye contact, etc.) will be taken into consideration. A copy of talk must be in the hands of the committee by the 9th May, 2022.

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00