2026 City of Orange Eisteddfod
Speech and Drama
05 Aug 2026 to 05 Aug 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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THE ART OF SPEECH AND DRAMA SYLLABUS, 2026

SPEECH AND DRAMA EISTEDDFOD DATE

Wednesday 5th August 


Speech and Drama Eisteddfod will be held at the Orange Function Centre



Adjudicator: Merryl Lloyd



 FEATURING

Perpetual trophies – school groups

Group Sections 12 years & Under

Group Sections Under 18 years



 

 

Entries online at   www.stardom.com.au  ( credit card payments only)

Entries close 24th May 2026

Please Note: No late entries will be accepted


            for speech and drama syllabus inquiries please contact Michele Marriott:




 oge_eisteddfod@msn.com




THERE WILL BE NO PRINTED PROGRAM. WHEN THE PROGRAM IS FINALISED

IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM ORANGE EISTEDDFOD WEBSITE - www.orangeeisteddfod.org

 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23/05/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
12 Years & Under
311 Impromptu Improvisation 3 - 5 players     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 03:00

Topic will be provided by the adjudicator. 2 minute preparation time. 3 minutes max. Each competitor may only compete once in this section.
Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
18 Years & Under
312 Impromptu Improvisation 3 - 5 players     18 Years & Under

Time Limit: 03:00

Topic will be provided by the adjudicator. 2 minute preparation time. 3 minutes max. Each competitor may only compete once in this section.
Entry: $14.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $30          3rd Certificate + $20          HC Certificate          
12 Years & Under
313 Prepared Scene or Play 3 - 8 players     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Transcript of scene or play to be provided to the adjudicator prior to session commencing. Costumes optional.
Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
18 Years & Under
314 Prepared Scene or Play 3 - 8 players     18 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Transcript of scene or play to be provided to the adjudicator prior to session commencing. Costumes optional.
Entry: $14.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $30          3rd Certificate + $20          HC Certificate          
12 Years & Under
315 Prepared Mime 3 - 8 players     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 03:00

Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. Maximum 8 chairs for props. 3 mins max.
Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
18 Years & Under
316 Prepared Mime 3 - 8 players     18 Years & Under

Time Limit: 03:00

Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. Maximum 8 chairs for props. 3 mins max.
Entry: $14.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $30          3rd Certificate + $20          HC Certificate          
Primary Classes
317 Verse Speaking Choirs - Small Schools School Group     Primary Classes

Time Limit: 08:00

Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Total speaking time 8 minutes max.

Sponsored by Dennis and Lindy Croucher
Entry: $17.001st Pennant + $50          2nd Pennant + $30          3rd Pennant + $20          HC Certificate          
Kindergarten
318 Verse Speaking Choirs - Kindergarten School Group     Kindergarten

Time Limit: 06:00

Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Total speaking time 6 minutes max.

Sponsored by Orange Regional Arts Foundation
Entry: $17.001st Pennant + $50          2nd Pennant + $30          3rd Pennant + $20          HC Certificate          
Years 1 & 2
319 Verse Speaking Choirs School Group     Years 1 & 2

Time Limit: 06:00

Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Total speaking time 6 minutes max.

Sponsored by Dennis and Lindy Croucher
Entry: $17.001st Pennant + $50          2nd Pennant + $30          3rd Pennant + $20          HC Certificate          
Years 3 & 4
320 Verse Speaking Choirs School Group     Years 3 & 4

Time Limit: 08:00

Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Total speaking time 8 min max.

Sponsored by Orange Regional Arts Foundation
Entry: $17.001st Pennant + $50          2nd Pennant + $30          3rd Pennant + $20          HC Certificate          
Years 5 & 6
321 Verse Speaking Choirs School Group     Years 5 & 6

Time Limit: 08:00

Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Total speaking time 8 min max.

Sponsored by Orange Regional Arts Foundation
Entry: $17.001st Pennant + $50          2nd Pennant + $30          3rd Pennant + $20          HC Certificate