Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre

The Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre is the only drama festival held in East and North London run under AETF rules.
We also welcome entries from groups in neighbouring parts of Essex and Hertfordshire.

The 2019 Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre

Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th March 2019

Adjudicator:  Keith Thompson GODA.

Venue: Forest Community Centre, Walthamstow

Entering the 2019 Festival

Dates

The 2019 Waltham Forest Festival of one-act plays will be held from Thursday 28th March to Saturday 30th March 2019.

The adjudicator will be Keith Thompson GODA. 

Venue

Once again the venue will be: The Forest Community Centre, Guildford Road, Walthamstow, E17 4EA.

We held the festival in this smaller venue last year and it was very successful with many people commenting on the friendly atmosphere.

The stage is approximately 7 metres wide and 5 metres deep with front curtains.

There is very limited wing space so sets for plays not in performance have to be stored in a room at the side of the hall and may have to be set and struck in front of the audience during the interval. Please be as accurate as possible in the technical form about the amount of scenery that you will be bringing so that we can arrange the appropriate space.

As there is only one dressing room, groups are allowed to use this for 15 minutes before their play but costumes may be stored in there all evening.

All-England Theatre Festival

The winner of the festival, whether a youth or adult entry, can opt to go on to represent Waltham Forest at further rounds of the All England Theatre Festival which will take place on 1st June at Walton on Thames, 8th June at Maidenhead and the British final on 5th and 6th July at Harrogate. Please indicate on your entry form if you are interested in opting to go forward to AETF should you win the festival.

The winner of the festival will also be eligible for selection to perform at the NDFA All Winners festival at the end of July.

Deadline for entries

All forms referred to below must be received by the Committee by Wednesday 23rd January 2019.  They can be sent by post or email (email is preferred as it makes it easier to copy information to the website and programme).  Entry fees must also be received by the same date.

Festival Rules and other important documents

It is very important to read and fully understand the Festival Rules and the basis on which the Adjudication will be carried out.

Entry forms and other downloads

Click on the form titles to download entry forms.  All three forms must be completed fully (if entering more than one play, use separate forms for each).

Technical Information Pack

After we receive your entries, we will send you a Technical Information Pack, which will include information about the stage, lighting and sound equipment.

More information

If you wish to ask any questions or discuss your lighting or sound requirements before that you can contact Liz Wheatley (Technical Director) on 07740 368 302 or .

© Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2019