Maloney Anderson Legal 47th Annual Mildura Eisteddfod
Speech & Drama
27 May 2026 to 29 May 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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To access the Rules and Regulations for Mildura Eisteddfod Society 2026 please visit: 


https://www.milduraeisteddfod.com/info-for-entrants 

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3/04/2026 11:59:00 PM +11:00 (AEST)
504 Verse Speaking Ensemble 3 or more performers     Primary School Any Grade

Time Limit: 03:00

MILDURA EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY SPEECH AND DRAMA AWARD - The winner of this section will recieve a perpetual shield provided by Mildura Eisteddfod Society to foster participation in speech and drama pursuits. Participants must present two contrasting selections

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
507 Recitation Solo     8 years and under

Session: 28/05/2026 9:30 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

ROSTRUM SPEECH AND DRAMA AWARD - The winner of this section is awarded the Rostrum Speech and Drama Award to encourage participation in and promotion of public speaking. Participants can recite a piece of their own selection. Costume optional.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
518 Prepared Speech Solo     14 years and under

Session: 28/05/2026 11:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Topic 'Do we really need to know how to spell?' Time 2 to 4 minutes.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
520 Monologue Solo     13 to 17 years

Session: 28/05/2026 1:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

Costume Optional Own Selection Time 2.5 to 5 minutes

Sponsored by Andrea Soebardi

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
532 Make a Scene 4 Competitors     Secondary School Years 7 & 8

Session: 28/05/2026 3:30 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Team will ad-lib scene from a supplied plot. Preparation time 3 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
536 Welcome to My Party 4 Competitors     Secondary School Years 7 & 8

Session: 29/05/2026 3:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Each team designates a "host". The other team members are given a character each and introduced to the party. The host must correctly identify each specific character by the end of the performance, all whilst continuing to host the party.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
540 The Question Game 4 Competitors     Secondary School 9 & 10

Session: 29/05/2026 1:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Two competitors begin the performance using a scenario provided. They must converse using only questions. If they use a statement, or take too long to respond, another team member steps in. Time limit will be signalled by a bell.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
508 Recitation Solo     9 to 12 years only

Session: 28/05/2026 9:30 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Costume Optional - Own Selection

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
510 Recitation Solo     13 and 14 years only

Time Limit: 05:00

Costume Optional - Own Selection

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Red Cliffs Inc.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
533 Make a Scene 4 Competitors     Secondary School 9 & 10

Session: 28/05/2026 3:30 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Team will ad-lib a scene from a supplied plot. Preparation time 3 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
537 Welcome to My Party 4 Competitors     Secondary School 9 & 10

Session: 29/05/2026 3:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Each team designates a "host". The other team members are given a character each and introduced to the party. The host must correctly identify each specific character by the end of the performance, all whilst continuing to host the party.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
543 The Question Game 4 Competitors     Open

Session: 29/05/2026 1:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Two competitors begin the performance using a scenario provided. They must converse using only questions. If they use a statement, or take too long to respond, another team member steps in. Time limit will be signalled by a bell. Time limit will be signalled by a bell.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
514 Prepared Reading Solo     8 years and under

Session: 28/05/2026 9:30 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Time limits apply. Minimum 2 minutes - maximum 4 minutes. Selection must be read from a book (not from a photocopy).

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
517 Prepared Reading Solo     13 to 16 years only

Time Limit: 04:00

Time limits apply. Minimum 2 minutes - maximum 4 minutes. Selection must be read from a book (not from a photocopy).

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
534 Make a Scene 4 Competitors     Open

Session: 28/05/2026 3:30 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Team will ad-lib a scene from a supplied plot. Preparation time 3 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
538 The Question Game 4 Competitors     Primary School Grades 5 & 6

Session: 29/05/2026 9:30 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Two competitors begin the performance using a scenario provided. They must converse using only questions. If they use a statement, or take too long to respond, another team member steps in. Time limit will be signalled by a bell. Time limit will be signalled by a bell.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
541 So Pleased You're Here Solo     13 to 17 years

Session: 29/05/2026 3:30 PM    Time Limit: 04:00

Competitor will ad-lib in a scene with actors.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
544 So Pleased You're Here Solo     Open

Session: 29/05/2026 1:30 PM    Time Limit: 04:00

Competitor will ad-lib in a scene with actors.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
515 Prepared Reading Solo     9 to 12 years only

Session: 28/05/2026 9:30 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Time limits apply. Minimum 2 minutes - maximum 4 minutes. Selection must be read from a book (not from a photocopy).

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wentworth

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
519 Monologue Solo     12 years and under

Time Limit: 05:00

Costume Optional Own Selection Time 2 to 5 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
526 Character Duologue Duet     Secondary School

Session: 28/05/2026 1:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

Costume Optional Own Selection Time 2.5 to 5 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
521 Monologue Solo     18 years and over

Time Limit: 05:00

Costume Optional Own Selection Time 2.5 to 5 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
539 The Question Game 4 Competitors     Secondary School Years 7 & 8

Session: 28/05/2026 1:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Two competitors begin the performance using a scenario provided. They must converse using only questions. If they use a statement, or take too long to respond, another team member steps in. Time limit will be signalled by a bell. Time limit will be signalled by a bell.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
525 Character Duologue Duet     Primary School

Time Limit: 05:00

Costume Optional Own Selection Time 2.5 to 5 Minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
531 Make a Scene 4 Competitors     Primary School Grades 5 & 6

Time Limit: 01:30

Team will ad-lib a scene from a supplied plot. Preparation time 3 minutes

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
535 Welcome to My Party 4 Competitors     Primary School Grades 5 & 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Each team designates a "host". The other team members are given a character each and introduced to the party. The host must correctly identify each specific character by the end of the performance, all whilst continuing to host the party.

Entries Closed
Entry: $18.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM          
545 Speech and Drama Any Number of Teachers Non Competitive     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Own selection.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $35          2nd Certificate + $20          HM