Woking Drama Festival 2023

Angels - Youth Entry

'Angels' is written by Pauline McLynn, Father Ted's very own Mrs Doyle. We find a group of wayward souls in a community project to clean up the local graveyard. Watched over by three angels, they discover more than they bargained for amongst the weeds in this place where little rests. Music, hilarity, halos and a little touch of magic take them on a journey of self-discovery.

Awards:

  • Best Costume

Nominations:

  • Special Adjudicator's Award

Adjudicator's Comments

The adjudicator was extremely impressed with how the angels looked and said he had not seen anything like that before.

Audience Comments

It was amazing - so proud of all of you!

I thought it was cleverly done, props looked fab and I thought everyone was amazing.

I thought it was brilliant!

We absolutely loved it. Well done to everyone.

Awesome job!

  • Angels in rehearsal
  • Angels in rehearsal
  • Angel costume and make-up
  • Angels on stage
  • Angel on stage
  • A wings-eye view of the performance
  • Angels performance

Comment Is Free - Adult Entry

Alistair Cooper, inflammatory political commentator and journalist, is constantly in the news headlines for his opinions. He is found dead under suspicious circumstances and the public's opinion of him begins to swing violently in the aftermath.

Awards:

  • David Hawksworth Cup for Best Youth Actor - Freddie Austin

Adjudicator's Comments

The adjudicator picked out performances by Hannah Read and Rebecca Frewin, and liked the direction and use of lighting.

Audience Comments

A thought-provoking piece of theatre. Congratulations to all.

Well done to everyone involved

  • Comment Is Free - read-through
  • Comment Is Free in rehearsal
  • Comment Is Free in performance
  • A 'wings-eye' view of the performance
  • Candles in remembrance
  • Freddie Austin receiving his Best Youth Actor Award