This proposed schedule is subject to adjustment if entries exceed our expectations.
Performers may use their own composition provided a copy is given to the adjudicator.
DV6 VERSE SPEAKING – under 6
Own choice of any poem Time Limit – 2 minutes
DV8 VERSE SPEAKING – under 8
Own choice of any poem Time limit – 2 minutes
DV10 VERSE SPEAKING – under 10
Own choice from “I Like This Poem” edited by Kaye Webb Time limit – 3 minutes
DV12 VERSE SPEAKING – under 12
Own choice of any poem Time limit – 3 minutes
DV13 VERSE SPEAKING – under 13
Own choice of any poem Time limit – 3 minutes
DV14 VERSE SPEAKING – under 14
Own choice of any poem Time limit – 3 minutes
DV18 VERSE SPEAKING – under 18
Own choice of any two contrasting poems Time limit – 8 minutes
DC10 SOLO CHARACTERISATION – under 10
Own choice from Novel, Drama or Original Writing Time limit – 5 minutes
DC12 SOLO CHARACTERISATION – under 12
Own choice from Novel, Drama or Original Writing Time limit – 5 minutes
DC14 SOLO CHARACTERISATION – under 14
Own choice from Novel, Drama or Original Writing Time limit – 5 minutes
DC16 SOLO CHARACTERISATION – under 16
Own choice from Novel, Drama or Original Writing Time limit – 7 minutes
DCX SOLO CHARACTERISATION – 16 and over
Own choice from Novel, Drama or Original Writing Time limit – 7 minutes
DP10 PROSE READING – under 10
Own choice from ‘The World’s Worst Teachers’ by David Walliams
Continuous extract not longer than 3 minutes (including intro)
DP12 PROSE READING – under 12
Own choice from ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ by JK Rowling
Continuous extract not longer than 3 minutes (including intro)
DP13 PROSE READING – under 13
Own choice from ‘The Moon of Gomrath’ by Alan Garner
Continuous extract not longer than 3 minutes (including intro)