All sections should be from published work, unless otherwise stated, and performed from memory.

No marks are awarded for costume or make-up and most people perform in rehearsal dress or clothes that suggest appropriate costume. Hand props may be used. A table and chairs will be provided at the venue – if you need to make special arrangements, contact the committee. It is important that time limits are observed.

Details of age limits A to H, marking criteria and closing dates are given in the rules.

 SA SOLO ACTING 
       Award: The Pattison Trophy 
       To perform an acting piece - own choice. 
       A & B 4 minutes maximum, C to H - 3 minutes maximum. 

SHK SHAKESPEARE CLASS (SOLO)
       Award: The Founders' Scroll 
       To perform a piece from a play by William Shakespeare. 
       A & B - 4 minutes maximum, C to H - 3 minutes maximum. 

DUO DUOLOGUE CLASS 
       Award: The Friends’ Salvers 
       To perform a duologue of the entrants' own choice. 
       A& B - 6 minutes maximum, C to H - 5 minutes maximum. 

MIM MIME CLASS (SOLO) 
       To perform a mime on a subject of the competitor's own choice. Music may be used but no additional marks will be awarded. 
       A & B - 3 minutes maximum, C to H - 2 minutes maximum. 

You can download a hard copy of the syllabus from here

Coventry Festival Syllabus