About the Festival
The Teignmouth Drama Festival, held in March, is now in its fifteenth year and is open to any amateur drama group, principally in Devon: both senior and youth groups are welcome. This competitive festival is for one-act plays and is run under the same rules as the All-England Theatre Festival (AETF) to which it is affiliated. Winning teams have the opportunity to go forward to the final rounds of the AETF. It is Festival policy to make a small contribution to each entering group's expenses, up to £30.
We employ a professional Adjudicator who is, usually, a member of the Guild of Drama Adjudicators (GODA). Most of the adjudicators at the Teignmouth festival have been leading members of GODA and have participated in judging national finals. Each team receives a verbal adjudication that is constructive and analytical and normally gives valuable pointers for improving the production.
The Festival is also a member of the National Drama Festival Association (NDFA) who also organise the British All Winners Festival. At least two of our winning teams have featured in the Winners Final, which illustrates the good reputation and standing that the Teignmouth Festival has achieved.
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