Speech and Drama

Entries based on the section levels as below

Please refer to the Ringwood Eisteddfod Incorporated Website for more details.
https://ringwoodeisteddfod.org.au/index.php/general-rules/

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 26/04/2026 11:59:00 PM (AEST)

13 Years and Under

S61	Memorised Poetry Solo 13 Years and Under Time Limit: 02:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 2.15pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

S62	Character Speech or Soliloquy from a Play, Film or TV medium Solo 13 Years and Under Time Limit: 02:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 4.15pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. Items may be performed with original interjections redacted if the redaction does not change the meaning or intention of the original. All redactions must be clearly marked for the adjudicator in their copy. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

15 Years and Under

S63	Memorised Poetry Solo 15 Years and Under Time Limit: 02:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 2.30pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

S64	Character Speech or Soliloquy from a Play, Film or TV medium Solo 15 Years and Under Time Limit: 03:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 5.00pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. Items may be performed with original interjections redacted if the redaction does not change the meaning or intention of the original. All redactions must be clearly marked for the adjudicator in their copy. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

S65	Mime Solo 15 Years and Under Time Limit: 02:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 5.00pm - No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. Performances may be of items that have been created by the performer. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

18 Years and Under

S66	Character Speech or Soliloquy from a Play, Film or TV medium Solo 18 Years and Under Time Limit: 04:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 2.30pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. Items may be performed with original interjections redacted if the redaction does not change the meaning or intention of the original. All redactions must be clearly marked for the adjudicator in their copy. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

S67	Memorised Poetry Solo 18 Years and Under Time Limit: 03:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 3.30pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. Items may be performed with original interjections redacted if the redaction does not change the meaning or intention of the original. All redactions must be clearly marked for the adjudicator in their copy. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items. Entrants need to apply in relevant age or grade category.

Entry: $25.00

S68	Mime Solo 18 Years and Under Time Limit: 02:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 4.30pm - No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. Performances may be of items that have been created by the performer. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00

Open

S69	Character Speech or Soliloquy from a Play, Film or TV medium Solo Open Time Limit: 03:00

	Sunday 14th June - approx 4.30pm - All items must be memorised with prompting only from the adjudicator where absolutely necessary. Prompting from other sources can lead to disqualification at the discretion of the Chair and/or adjudicator. Items may be performed with original interjections redacted if the redaction does not change the meaning or intention of the original. All redactions must be clearly marked for the adjudicator in their copy. No items shall include any swear words or derogatory statements unsuitable for young audiences. No items shall include any subject, physical movement or reference to sexual themes unsuitable for very young audiences. All performances must have a copy of the words for the adjudicator, with title, writer, and source stated. These copies will be destroyed immediately after the competition. Performances may be of items that have been written by the performer on the condition that the text is typed and legible. *Competitors should announce the title and author/source of their items.

Entry: $25.00