Welcome to the Coventry Festival of Speech and Drama website.

The Festival is held every year on two weekends in November - our current main venue is Bablake School Drama Studio in Coundon, Coventry.

The 2008 Festival will be on Saturdays 15th & 22nd November.

Our aim is to provide an opportunity for anyone to perform in front of an audience in order to develop literacy, artistic and social skills.

What does a Festival offer?

Confidence: develop confidence in performing or speaking infront of an audience in a friendly and professional environment.

Communication. Being able to speak with authority is a key skill for life; whether a professional presentation or a speech at a party, we give you the opportunity to practise and develop your communication skills.

Performance: budding actors, poets or public speakers can develop performance skills in a welcoming atmosphere in front of a professional adjudicator.

Evidence of Achievement: All participant receive a certificate showing their level of achievement. Winners in their own age groups win medals and some classes have trophies for winners to keep for a year or other prizes like book tokens or cinema tickets.

Fun: most of all the Festival was created for people who enjoy a challenge, who love the thrill of the stage and wish to have fun!

This website aims to provide information on all aspects of the Festival but if you have any questions - get in touch!