Are you considering entering the Welwyn Drama Festival? Then look no further – use this checklist to guide you!

1. Read the Rules of our festival
2. Take a look at the stage and technical information (full details to be added in due course)
3. Ensure you have support from your drama group
   OR create your own production company/team
   N.B. Please note that, as we no longer receive local council funding, we are unable to contribute to expenses. We are in the process of applying for funding/sponsorship and would be happy to discuss any opportunities.
4. Select a play
5. If you wish to enter a new or unpublished play, it may be eligible for our New Play Prize (see rules)
6. If necessary, apply and pay for a licence to perform the play
7. Complete the entry form 2019 (download)
8. There is no entry fee for Welwyn Drama Festival
9. Post your Entry Form and a printed original of the script to the Secretary by the closing date (31st January 2019)
10. All new plays must include a list of all characters and information regarding the place and time of setting, as well as a brief synopsis
11. Apply and pay for the use of any recorded music through PPL UK
12. Seek the appropriate permission to alter scripts in any way, and advise the Secretary of any changes
13. Find out how your play will be adjudicated in this informative guide from
    Jan Palmer Sayer GoDA. (download)

Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.