Poetry Recital (6-8 years)
Perform words written by some of the greatest wordsmiths ever, from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Poems must be performed from memory. Choose one poem from the following (links are to external sites, and open in a new tab): ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ by Robert Frost ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Caroll ‘Homework, …
Poetry Recital (9-11 Years)
Perform words written by some of the greatest wordsmiths ever, from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Poems must be performed from memory. Choose one poem from the following (links are to external sites, and open in a new tab): ‘Henry King’ by Hilaire Belloc ‘Cat-Rap’ by Grace Nichols ‘Sick’ by Shel Silverstein ‘Shakespeare at …
Poetry Recital (12-14 Years)
Perform words written by some of the greatest wordsmiths ever, from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Poems must be performed from memory. Choose one poem from the following (links are to external sites, and open in a new tab): ‘The Listeners’ by Walter de la Mare ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ by Wilfred Owen ‘The …
Poetry Recital (15-18 Years)
Perform words written by some of the greatest wordsmiths ever, from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Poems must be performed from memory. Choose one poem from the following (links are to external sites, and open in a new tab): ‘When Great Trees Fall’ by Maya Angelou ‘If You Forget Me’ by Pablo Neruda ‘War …
Your Original Poetry (6-8 Years)
Sometimes performing other peoples’ words just isn’t enough. What do you want to say through the spoken word? This category is very much about quality, rather than quantity! Make sure that every word is carefully chosen and expresses something unique and powerful. A written copy of your poem should be sent to us at entries@oratoryfestival.com …
Your Original Poetry (9-11 Years)
Sometimes performing other peoples’ words just isn’t enough. What do you want to say through the spoken word? This category is very much about quality, rather than quantity! Make sure that every word is carefully chosen and expresses something unique and powerful. A written copy of your poem should be sent to us at entries@oratoryfestival.com …
Your Original Poetry (12-14 Years)
Sometimes performing other peoples’ words just isn’t enough. What do you want to say through the spoken word? This category is very much about quality, rather than quantity! Make sure that every word is carefully chosen and expresses something unique and powerful. A written copy of your poem should be sent to us at entries@oratoryfestival.com …
Your Original Poetry (15-18 Years)
Sometimes performing other peoples’ words just isn’t enough. What do you want to say through the spoken word? This category is very much about quality, rather than quantity! Make sure that every word is carefully chosen and expresses something unique and powerful. A written copy of your poem should be sent to us at entries@oratoryfestival.com …
Shakespeare Sonnet (12-14 Years)
“Thou dost speak masterly!” Shakespeare’s sonnets are revered for a reason: infinities are explored in just fourteen lines ... In this category, you can perform any of Shakespeare’s sonnets from memory. Your choice could be any one from his quarto of 154 sonnets, or any complete sonnet from his plays.
Shakespeare Sonnet (15-18 Years)
“Thou dost speak masterly!” Shakespeare’s sonnets are revered for a reason: infinities are explored in just fourteen lines ... In this category, you can perform any of Shakespeare’s sonnets from memory. Your choice could be any one from his quarto of 154 sonnets, or any complete sonnet from his plays.
Prose Reading (6-8 Years)
This year, we’re letting you roam through the entirety of prose fiction, to choose an excerpt from any fiction book originally written in the English language. Your excerpt should last 2 minutes, including an introduction at the start of your time, which should last no more than 30 seconds. This introduction should help set the …
Prose Reading (9-11 Years)
This year, we’re letting you roam through the entirety of prose fiction, to choose an excerpt from any fiction book originally written in the English language. Your excerpt should last 2 minutes, including an introduction at the start of your time, which should last no more than 30 seconds. This introduction should help set the …