Oxfordshire Festival of Speech, Drama, and Musical Theatre (Provisional)
About
Launching 2026 - Winey, OxfordshireThe Oxfordshire Festival of Speech, Drama & Musical Theatre is a dynamic new celebration of the spoken word and stagecraft, designed to spotlight the transformative power of performance. From compelling monologues and poetic recitals to dramatic scenes and musical theatre solos, the festival champions the expressive arts as tools for education, empowerment, and connection. It offers a professionally adjudicated platform where individuals and groups can explore voice, character, and storytelling in all their forms—nurturing confidence, creativity, and community through the disciplines of speech, drama, and musical theatre.
Festival participants will enjoy a welcoming space to grow as performers, with access to professional adjudication, skill-building workshops, and inclusive performance opportunities. Whether presenting a monologue, singing a musical theatre solo, or joining a group scene, each performer receives constructive feedback to support their development. With age-appropriate sessions and financial support options, the festival ensures that everyone can take part, learn, and thrive.
By fostering collaboration between schools, theatre groups, and local organisations, the festival aims to build a more connected and vibrant performing arts community in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. It is a celebration of artistic merit defined not by perfection, but by effort, creativity, and the willingness to grow.
This is more than a festival—it’s a platform for education, inclusion, and creative futures.