ENGLISH SPEECH AND DRAMA
Competitions 2015
Monday 16th November - Saturday 21st November – The Jersey Arts Centre
ADJUDICATORS
Louise Manders LLAM, ALAM
Vivienne Redford LLAM. MSTSD
The Executive Council shall have the power to appoint substitute Adjudicators in the place of any
who may be unable to fulfil the engagement by illness or other unforeseen causes.
English Speech and Drama contacts;Chairman:
Mrs. Pat Sabey AGSM, Cert.Ed.
La Valette, La Ruette, St Lawrence, JE3 1HT.
Tel: 863499 – Fax: 865929
Schools Contacts:
Pat Sabey – as above
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE JERSEY EISTEDDFOD – OFFICIAL NOTICES
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person attending the venues used throughout the Festival. Minors are the responsibility of their parent, guardian
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respect of backstage access for any purpose.
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the Jersey Eisteddfod holds either of its two Festivals. If you have any concerns in this regard, please contact the
General Administrator or Section Chairman who will ensure that your wishes are respected.
COMPETITORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Teachers and parents should be aware of their responsibilities in
entering performers with limited capabilities or special needs, bearing in mind the limitations imposed by the
stage and the surrounding environment. Teachers or parents should pass on to the Adjudicator, via the organisers,
any relevant information which might have an impact on the Adjudicator’s task.
UNATTENDED PROPERTY: The Executive Council of the Jersey Eisteddfod will not be responsible for the
loss of any articles of value left in the theatre, either Backstage or Front of house.
INSURANCE: The Executive Council of the Jersey Eisteddfod does not hold insurance for Competitors’
property. The responsibility for insuring personal property (e.g.: Musical instruments, furniture, theatrical
"properties", etc.) rests with the Competitor.
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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Age is reckoned as at the 1st September in the year of competition.
All competitions are open to Amateurs.
Open Competitions are open to Amateurs and Professionals.
The term ‘Professional’ in this Festival is defined as one who holds a qualifying diploma
and/or one who receives regular fees for teaching the art concerned. Those in training for
diplomas are regarded as students and are not debarred from amateur competitions.
Ensure that copies of own choice pieces are WITH the entry form and give titles of all own
choice pieces on entry form. Photocopying: an agreement has been reached by The
British Federation of Festivals with the Copyright Licensing Agency, that a copy of own
choice poetry/prose may be made for the adjudicator’s use. In the case of prepared
reading (Class 730) competitors are asked to submit the title of their reading on the entry
form.
Entry forms should be completed in BLOCK CAPITALS.
OWN CHOICE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE TEXT FOR THE
ADJUDICATOR.
Duologue and group entries CANNOT be accepted unless permission has been obtained
from the relevant publisher. This is the responsibility of the entrant.
CONDITIONS OF PERFORMANCE
After entries are closed, lot shall decide the order in which competitors are to appear. Any
competitor failing to appear in his/her turn without a valid reason may be disqualified.
Competitor(s)/teachers admitted free of charge to those sessions in which they are taking
part.
Only authorised officials may remain at the side of the stage during any competition.
In no circumstances will the making of unofficial sound, video or still photographic
recording be permitted at any performance presented or organised by The Council of the
Jersey Eisteddfod.
Smoking is NOT permitted during a performance. If smoking is vital to the scene, it must
be stated on the entry form and application made IN ADVANCE to the Stage Director, so
that special arrangements can be made and the necessary concession granted.
Use of combustible items such as straw is PROHIBITED, unless application is made in
advance to the Stage Director. This should be stated on the entry form.
All properties, scenery, furniture and actors shall remain on the stage area during the
performance. Any deviation must be cleared with the Stage Director.
Competitors involved in duologues, scenes or projects will all have full stage lighting, i.e.
the lighting will be set by the Stage Management at the beginning of the week of
competition and not changed during week. The backcloth may be changed in
consultation with the Stage Director for adult classes and for junior/senior groups if
performing in the evening only.
Younger competitors who wish to enter a duologue with a competitor from another age
group must enter the class of the older competitor. The age difference must be no more
than one year
In Verse Speaking classes, gesture should be minimal
TIME LIMITS SET IN THE SYLLABUS MUST BE ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
RESULT IN A DOWNGRADING OF AWARD.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CONDITIONS OF PERFORMANCE.
The Jersey Eisteddfod is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Agreement with the
Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that entrants do not have to seek
copyright permission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items performed, to a time limit of
ten minutes.
Performers and teachers will be delighted to know that their participation in this Festival means
that authors will be directly reimbursed as a consequence of their works being performed at this
Festival.
Solo dramatic items must be announced with title and author at the time of performance to
qualify for copyright indemnity and the performer must not change the words or gender of the
character.
DUOLOGUES & GROUP DRAMATIC ACTIVITIES ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT AND
COPYRIGHT FOR THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE SOUGHT PRIOR TO THE TIME OF ENTRY.
SONGS FROM THE SHOWS – VOCAL AND DANCE ENTRIES
All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law. Songs from shows in current
production may be sung as a concert item. i.e., with no costume or movement without need for copyright permission.
Where movement or costume is included in a performance copyright permission is required and the Festival Committee
accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate copyright permission has been sought. Performers or teachers
with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance items before making their entries should contact
Festivals House on 0906 302 130 - calls cost maximum of 50p per minute.
Duologue and Group entries CANNOT be accepted on entry night unless permission has been
obtained from the copyright holder, whose name MUST be stated on each entry form.
Any item entered, the content of which may not be suitable for an ‘all ages’ audience, should be
specifically notified on the entry form. An announcement will be made of the performance prior
to the commencement of the class involved, at the specified time.
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MARKING WILL BE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
PLATINUM, equivalent to 90 marks & over.
GOLD, equivalent to 87 – 89 marks
SILVER, equivalent to 84 - 86 marks.
BRONZE, equivalent to 80 - 83 marks.
COPPER, equivalent to 79 marks or less.
OUTSTANDING
DISTINCTION
COMMENDED
MERIT
FAIR
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TROPHIES AND VOUCHERS.
These will be awarded to competitors who receive a Silver (or above) certificate. The
decision of the Adjudicator shall be final. Trophies won during last year’s Eisteddfod must
be returned on or before the Final Entry day. Competitors who fail to return their trophy
will have their entry refused.
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ENGLISH, SPEECH AND DRAMA AWARD
English, Speech and Drama Junior and Senior Awards will be presented to those who, in the
Adjudicator’s opinion give the most outstanding performances at the Gala Concert.
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DISPUTES
In the case of any dispute where the Adjudicator is unable to resolve the issue, an
Arbitration Committee shall be convened to settle the matter. The Committee shall
consist of the Chairman and Secretary, together with one of the Executive Officers acting
as Chairman. The dispute shall be submitted by the competitor to the Arbitration
Committee in writing with a £5 deposit, which shall not be refunded if the dispute is
deemed petty or unreasonable by the Committee.
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ABSENTEEISM/CANCELLATION
If you are unable to attend the competition entered, please telephone Pat Sabey on
07797 724499 or leave a message on the Eisteddfod’s ansafone No 854529 or E-Mail
admin@jerseyeisteddfod.org.je
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ENTRY FEES
JUNIOR SECTION (6 – 11 YEARS INCLUSIVE)
SENIOR SECTION (12 – 17 YEARS INCLUSIVE)
Solo
Duologues
Groups
Plays
£4.00
£6.00
£6.00
£6.00
School Bulk Entry Fees
School Solo Entries (when competitors are entered in the same class):
1 to 10 Competitors
£20.00
11 to 20 Competitors
£30.00
21 to 40 Competitors
£50.00
School duologues Entries
School group Entries
£6.00 per duologue
£6.00 per entry
Copies of set pieces may be obtained by contacting Pat Sabey (863499) or from the
Jersey Eisteddfod website, www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je
ADULT SECTION
Solo Entries £5.00
Groups £10.00
Duologues £8.00
Plays £15.00
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ENTRY FORMS are at the back of this syllabus and may be photocopied.
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GALA CONCERT
Those who are invited to perform are expected to appear in the Gala Concert.
Only those who take part will be eligible for the English, Speech and Drama overall
awards.
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FINAL ENTRY DAY
The last date entries can be accepted is Friday 25 th September 2015 from 4pm – 7.30pm
at the Town Hall.
Advance entries may be delivered/posted to Mrs Pat Sabey, La Valette, La Ruette,
St Lawrence JE3 1HT. Late entries cannot be accepted.
Copies of own choice selections MUST ACCOMPANY each entry form.
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JUNIOR SECTION
In Verse Speaking classes, gesture should be minimal
THE BETTY MASSIP DE TURVILLE VOUCHER - FIRST TIME EVER
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
700A
6 years
a)
If You Should Meet a Crocodile by Anon
b)
Snowball by Shel Silverstein
700B
7 years
a)
A Dragon In The Classroom by Charles Thomson
b)
Under The Stairs by Daphne Lister
700C
8 years
a)
Cat by Vernon Scannell
b)
Love A Duck by Roger McGough
700D
9 years
a)
My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson
b)
Strangeways by Roger McGough
700E
10 to 11
a)
Oh, Please… by Rowena Sommerville
b)
Turn Off the TV by Bruce Lansky
700F
12 to 14
a)
There’s Someone by Benjamin Zephaniah
b)
Wind by Ted Hughes
The above classes are open to candidates who have NEVER entered the Eisteddfod before in
Solo Speech Classes. Competitors in Classes 700 A - F may NOT enter classes 707 - 710
inclusive. However, Prose, Own Choice Poems, or Open Classes can be entered.
THE EILEEN SENIOR TROPHY
701
6 to 7
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 2 mins
THE D.P.B. MEMORIAL TROPHY
702
8 years
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit
THE LONGSON CUP
703
9 years
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 2 mins
2 mins
THE WILLIAM J. F. GLASSON MEMORIAL CUP
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
704
10 to 11
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 3 mins
THE RENNOLDS TROPHY
705
12 to 14
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 4 mins
THE JANE WATTS-WAKEHAM TROPHY
706
15 to 17
Verse Speaking for boys or girls
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 4 mins
THE SABEY TROPHY
707A
6 to 7
a)
b)
Verse Speaking for girls
Good Morning, Mr Croco-Doco-Dile by Charles Causley
The Witch by Percy H. Ilot
a)
b)
Mad Weather We’re Having by Kaye Umansky
Marmalade by Peter Dixon
a)
b)
c)
Verse Speaking for girls
Testing by Bob Sparrow
Watch Your French by Kit Wright
The Alchemist by Gareth Owen
707B
8 to 9
THE TREVOR MATTHEWS’ CUP
708A
10 to 11
708B
12 to 14
a)
b)
c)
I know why the caged bird sings by Maya Angelou
Look After Your Teeth by Gez Walsh
Dreaming the Unicorn by Tony Mitton
708C
15 to 17
a)
b)
c)
Clouds by Elizabeth Jennings
My Sister Betty by Gareth Owen
Gunpowder Plot by Vernon Scannell
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THE PARSLOW TROPHY
709A
6 to 7
709B
8 to 9
THE ENID LE FEUVRE CUP
710A
10 to 11
710B
12 to 14
710C
15 to 17
a)
b)
Verse Speaking for boys
You Can’t Make Me Eat That by Jack Prelutsky
The Man Who Invented Football by Kit Wright
a)
b)
Four O’Clock Friday by John Foster
I Don’t Want To Shrink by Robin Mellor
a)
b)
c)
Verse Speaking for boys
Skimpily Red by Celia Gentles
Tiger by Leslie Norris
A Teenage Hippopotamus by Jack Prelutsky
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
Invictus by W.E. Henley
Bad Day At The Ark by Roger McGough
If by Rudyard Kipling
Recruiting by E.A. Mackintosh
‘I am’ by John Clare
Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley
THE CARLTON SHIELD
711A
12 years & under
711B
17 years & under
Group Repertoire
Time Limit: 20 mins
Time Limit: 20 mins
A group of not less than 3 are required to perform a group recital programme of poetry and/or
prose on a theme of their OWN CHOICE. Costume, visual aids, music and sound effects
permitted, but entrants must provide their own operator. Work can be read or memorised, but
no improvisation. TITLE MUST BE ANNOUNCED AT TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
THE QUEREE MEMORIAL TROPHY
712
12 years and under
Solo Acting for boys or girls
Time Limit: 4 mins
Competitors are required to perform a dramatic selection of their own choice.
Costume optional. No change of decor permitted.
THE ROY FAUVEL SALVER
713
13 to 14 years
Solo Acting for boys or girls
Time Limit: 4 mins
Competitors are required to perform a dramatic selection of their own choice.
Costume optional. No change of decor permitted.
THE NORMAN MOORE TROPHY
714
15 to 17 years
Solo Acting for boys or girls
Time Limit: 4 mins.
Competitors are required to perform a dramatic selection of their own choice.
Costume optional. No change of décor permitted.
THE AHIER FAMILY TROPHY
Prose Speaking for girls.
Choose an excerpt, less than 2 minutes. Unless performing the set piece, a copy must
accompany the Entry Form.
715A
Age 9
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo
715B
10 to 11
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – The Talking Parcel by Gerald Durrell
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THE BELFORD CHALLENGE CUP
Prose Speaking for girls
Choose an excerpt, less than 3 minutes. Unless performing the set piece, a copy must
accompany the Entry Form.
716A
12 to 14
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo
Choose an excerpt, less than 4 minutes. Unless performing the set piece, a copy must
accompany the Entry Form.
716B
15 to 17
Own Choice
Or set piece – Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene
THE FLORENCE, LADY TRENT TROPHY
Prose Speaking for boys
Choose an excerpt, less than 2 minutes. Unless performing the set piece, the copy must
accompany the Entry Form.
717A
Age 9
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
717B
10 to 11
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – Face by Benjamin Zephaniah
THE FLORENCE, LADY TRENT TROPHY
Prose Speaking for boys
Choose an excerpt, less than 3 minutes. Unless performing the set piece, a Copy must
accompany the Entry Form.
717C
12 to 14
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – The Stowaways by Roger McGough
Choose an excerpt, less than 4 minutes. Unless performing the set piece, a copy must
accompany Entry Form
717D
15 to 17
Own Choice
Or Set Piece – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
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THE DAVID LOVE TROPHY
Published Duologues for boys and/or girls.
Competitors may only appear once in this class.
718
12 years & under
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 6 mins.
THE SYDNEY FOX TROPHY
Published Duologues for boys and/or girls
Competitors may only appear once in this class.
719
13 to 17 years
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 6 mins
Competitors in Classes 718 and 719 are permitted to use chairs and tables essential to the
action, but NO DECOR. Music essential to the scene and sound effects permissible, but entrants
MUST provide their own operator. Costume optional.
THE LUCILLE DETHAN VOUCHER
Mime Duologues
Competitors may appear only once in this class
720A
12 years and under
OWN CHOICE
720B
13 to 17 years
OWN CHOICE
Time Limit: 4 mins
Time Limit: 4 mins
No costume permitted in these classes, but leotards, school uniform or trousers to be worn. No
props permitted and mime content must be original material. Music, chairs, tables and stools
may be used but must be provided. Title must be announced at the time of the performance.
THE MARJORIE MAINE CUP
Choral Speaking for Groups
Ensemble Speaking with limited movement
721
12 years & under
Boys and/or girls.
No less than 7 and no more than 35 in group
Choice A:
Disobedience by A.A. Milne or
Choice B:
There are Zebras on the Ceiling by Jack Prelutsky
And OWN CHOICE, which must be a contrast.
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THE JERSEY YOUTH SERVICE SALVER
Choral Speaking for Groups
Ensemble Speaking with limited movement
722
13 to 17 years
Boys and/or girls.
No less than 7 and no more than 35 in group
Choice A: Macavity, the Mystery Cat by TS Eliot or
Choice B: The Visitor by Ian Serraillier
And OWN CHOICE, which must be a contrast.
THE JERSEY YOUTH SERVICE SALVER
Group Speaking
Any movement and actions
723
12 years and under
Boys and/or girls
No less than 7 and no more than 35 in group
Choice A: The Ghost Teacher by Allan Ahlberg or
Choice B: The Boneyard Rap by Wes Magee
And OWN CHOICE, which must be a contrast.
THE JOHN GRIMSHAW TROPHY FOR DRAMA
Group Speaking – Any movement and actions
724
13 to 17 years
Boys and/or girls.
No less than 7 and no more than 35 in group
Choice A: Picnic Time on the M25 by Paul Cookson or
Choice B: Adventures of Isobel by Ogden Nash
And OWN CHOICE, which must be a contrast.
THE NOREEN BRASFORD TROPHY
725A
12 years and under
Choice A: Midnight
Or Own Choice
725B
Mime Solo
Boys and/or girls
13 to 17 years
Boys and/or girls.
Choice A: The Interruption
Or Own Choice
Time Limit: 3 mins
Time Limit: 3 mins
MUST be original work. Chairs, tables, stools and music may be used but must be provided. No
props. No costume permitted. Leotards, school uniform or trousers to be worn. Deviation from
the above will be penalised.
IN ALL MIME CLASSES, THE TITLE MUST BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE PERFORMANCE.
THE MARY CAMPBELL TROPHY
726A
Age 12 years and under
Choice A: Crufts
Or Own Choice
Mime Group
Boys and/or girls
Time Limit: 6 mins
726B
Boys and/or girls.
Time Limit: 6 mins
13 to 17 years and under
Choice A: The Reflection
Or Own Choice
No less than 3 and no more than 35 in group. Content MUST be original work. The notes for class
725 apply to this class.
IN ALL MIME CLASSES, THE TITLE MUST BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE PERFORMANCE.
THE LUCY RISEBOROUGH TROPHY
727A
12 years and under
Group Dance/Drama
Boys and/or girls.
Time Limit: 5 mins
727B
Boys and/or girls.
Time Limit: 5 mins
17 years and under
Class 727A and 727B: A group of not less than 4 are required to perform a piece of
Dance/Drama on a theme of their OWN CHOICE to the accompaniment of music and may
include the interpretation of a song. Entrants must provide their own operator for the music.
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THE MAX LE FEUVRE MEMORIAL TROPHY
728A
12 years and under
728B
17 years and under
Dramatic Selection
Time Limit: 25 mins
Time Limit: 25 mins
OWN CHOICE. 3 or more characters. Costume optional. Sound effects and music permitted, but
entrants MUST provide their own operator.
THE DAVID LOVE PRIZE
729
12 years and under
Drama for School Groups
Time Limit: 15 mins
This class invites Primary Schools to perform extracts from recent school productions or other
drama work undertaken as part of the Curriculum.
THE JERSEY LIVE AND RECORDED DRAMA VOUCHER
READING of Competitor’s Own Poem
730A
7 to 9 years
730B
10 to 14 years
730C
15 to 17 years
Original Verse
Time Limit: 2 mins
Time Limit: 3 mins
Time Limit: 4 mins
50% of marks will be given for the Poem and 50% for the Reading.
Poem MUST be handed in with entry form. A Voucher will be presented to the winner.
THE MARJORIE MAINE MEMORIAL SHIELD
Bible Reading
731
12 years and under
Choice A: St Matthew Chapter 14 Verses 14- 21
Choice B: Genesis Chapter 7 Verses 1 - 7
THE MAX LE FEUVRE MEMORIAL BIBLE PRIZE
Bible Reading
732
13 to 17 years
Choice A: Psalm 46
Choice B: St John Chapter 15 Verses 1 - 13
Class 731 and 732:
PLEASE NOTE: Readings MUST be taken from the Authorised King James Version of the Bible.
Competitors will be provided with a clear Bible Or may read from their own unmarked King
James Bible but not from a sheet of paper.
THE GILLIAN THOMAS TROPHY
OWN CHOICE piece of Prepared Reading
733A
8 to 9 years
733B
10 to 11 years
733C
12 to 14 years
733D
15 to 17 years
Prepared Reading
Time Limit:
Time Limit:
Time Limit:
Time Limit:
2 mins
2 mins
3 mins
3 mins
Title of Reading MUST be submitted with entry form
THE FRANCIS HAMON VOUCHER
734A
10 to 11 years
734B
12 to 14 years
734C
15 to 17 years
Sight Reading
Competitors will be given a piece of prose to be read aloud on stage, following a brief glance at
the text. A voucher will be presented to the overall winner of this Class.
THE ROY BEREZAI SHIELD
735
11 to 17 years
Devised Work
Groups of 3 or more.
Time Limit: 20 mins no
To perform a prepared improvisation of their own choice. Costume and music permitted, but
entrants MUST provide their own operator.
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THE MESSERVY-LE SUEUR CHALLENGE CUP
736A
12 years & under
736B
17 years & under
One Act Plays
Time Limit: 20 - 45 mins
Time Limit: 20 - 45 mins
Own Choice - 3 or more characters. Boys and/or girls. A scene from a play may be performed.
Scenery rules as for the senior plays.
THE GLADYS WHINNERAH SHAKESPEARE PRIZE
Shakespeare Class
737
11 to 14 years
Solo, duo or trio for boys or girls
Time Limit: 5 mins
OWN CHOICE selection from any Shakespeare play or sonnet. Costume optional.
THE JOANNA ESTHER GLASSON SHAKESPEARE TROPHY - Shakespeare Class
738
15 to 17 years
Solo, duo or trio for boys or girls
Time Limit: 6 mins
Costume optional. Rules as for Class 735.
THE SHIRLEY GROOMBRIDGE TROPHY
739A
12 years and under.
739B
13 – 17 years.
Duo Recital
Time limit: 4 mins
Time limit: 5 mins
Two competitors present prose and/or poetry on a theme.
The pieces must be memorised and the work can be shared between the competitors or spoken
individually. Minimum movement. Costume optional.
MIXED AGE SECTION
THE JERSEY GREEN ROOM CLUB CUP
One Act Plays (Open)
740
Open to mixed group of all ages
Club or group play
Time Limit: Not less than 25 mins and not more than 60 mins
Three or more speaking characters. To be a one act play (or scene from play) NOT MUSICALS.
Only a limited amount of music allowed.
Scenery: Curtains will be provided by the Eisteddfod. Any other staging must be provided by the
competitors. Full stage theatre lighting.
THE SAM SENETT SHIELD
741
16 years and over
Public Speaking Class
Time Limit: 5 mins.
Competitors are required to give a prepared solo speech.
The use of notes is permitted, but the speech may not be read from a script.
The time limit must be adhered to. A bell will be rung at 4 ½ minutes. Competitors exceeding
the time limit cannot be awarded the trophy.
THE CHANNEL TELEVISION CUP
742
Recital Class
Time Limit: 10 mins, including any linking material
Choice of excerpts on a theme to be read – This is an Open Class
ADULT SECTION
All competitors in the Adult Section must be 18 years and over.
THE HARRIES CHALLENGE CUP
Verse Speaking for Adults
743
Own Choice - This is an Open Class.
Time Limit: 4 mins
THE DEAN FALLE CHALLENGE TROPHY
Prose Speaking for Adults
744
Own Choice - This is an Open Class
Time Limit: 4 mins
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THE E.M. LE FEUVRE CHALLENGE TROPHY
Solo Acting for Adults
745
Own Choice - This is an Open Class
Time Limit: 5 mins
Competitors are required to perform a dramatic selection from a play. Hand props and
costumes optional. A selection from the Classics may be performed. No change of lights or
scenery permitted.
THE JOY ASSINDER MEMORIAL TROPHY
746
Published, Unpublished or Devised Duologues for Adults
Own Choice - This is an Open Class
Time Limit: 6 mins
Competitors may only appear once in this class. Costume optional. Rules as for Class 718
MICHAEL LUCAS BIBLE READING CLASS
747
This is an Open Class
Bible Reading for Adults
Reading AT SIGHT from the Authorised Version of the Bible.
No marks will be given but certificates will be awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion. The winner
will receive The Michael Lucas Voucher.
THE R.E. VARDON MEMORIAL PLATE
748
This is an Open class.
Published or Unpublished Monologues for Adults
Time Limit: 6 mins
MIME SOLO
Mime Solo for Adults
749
Own Choice – This is an Open Class
Time Limit: 3 mins
Costume optional. No props and content must be original work. Chairs, tables and stools may be
used but must be provided.
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THE WILLS TROPHY
Group Mime for Adults
750
Own Choice – This is an Open Class
Time Limit: 6 mins.
Minimum 6 to maximum 30 in number. Rules as for class 726
THE JERSEY THEATRICAL CLUB CUP
751
Open to Women’s Organisations.
THE ACT-POT
752
Time Limit: 15 mins.
Duration between 6 and 25 mins
Original unpublished pieces of drama for one or more actors, written by or for the performers.
Marks to be split 70% for performance & 30% for the script.
Costume optional; Essential set & props only; Essential Sound effects & recorded music
permitted; Simple lighting by arrangement with the venue.
READING AT SIGHT
753
Reading at Sight for Adults
Competitors are required to read aloud from the words of an author selected by the adjudicator.
Candidates will be given a brief opportunity to look through the piece.
THE DARYL QUERREE 1935 TROPHY
754
Original Verse for Adults
Time Limit: 3 mins.
Reading of competitor’s own poem. 50% of the marks will be awarded for the poem and 50% for
the reading. Poem must be handed in with the entry form.
PREPARED READING
755
This is an Open Class
Own choice piece of prepared reading of verse.
Prepared Reading for Adults
Time Limit: 4 mins