The Elmbridge Drama Festival welcomes all drama groups, clubs, schools and universities. It is a first round competition of the All England Theatre Festival and to enter you must be a group of Non-Professionals and derive no income from professional performance.
You must enter a one-act play. However, the festival does not just accept published plays, you may also enter un-published works, new plays, devised and improvised pieces as long as they meet the following criteria:
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Be one act in length
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The play's running time must be between 20 - 55 minutes.
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There must be at least two speaking roles in the piece
Why enter a Festival?
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Festivals provide an exciting learning experience.
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Benefit from helpful, constructive comments from a well qualified, independent adjudicator.
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Learn from other entrants
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Receive feedback on production, staging, lighting, effects, plays, acting technique, introductory music
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Meet and network with other enthusiasts
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Opportunity to try new, unusual or less accessible plays.
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Benefit from PR through local press, radio.
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Increase awareness of your group to build future members and audiences
