The Montgomeryshire One Act Play Festival has rounded off three nights of live theatre at Berriew Community Centre, celebrating some of the best amateur drama talent in the area.
Audiences enjoyed performances from Newtown High School, Guilsfield ADS (GADS) and The LADS, with organisers praising an “incredibly high” standard across all entries.
Newtown High School took home two youth accolades, winning Best Youth Performance for Overtones and the Sue Jones Award for Creativity in Youth Performance for The Intruder.
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The LADS enjoyed a strong night in the open categories, with Remote Control named Best Production and its cast of Marg Kynaston, Pauline Rhodes and Judith Townsley jointly awarded Best Actor.
Keith Clarke collected Best Director for The Picnic, which also secured the Best Technical award.
There was further recognition for Guilsfield ADS, as the Andrew Logan Award for Creativity went to the group’s props department, while the Adjudicator’s Award was presented to GADS performer Tonia Davies for her heartfelt speech.
The Backstage Award went to Martin Creaven in acknowledgement of his behind-the-scenes contribution.
Professional adjudicator Keith Phillips (GoDA) was thanked for his expert feedback over the festival weekend, with organisers also paying tribute to the MCDA committee, Berriew Community Centre staff, volunteers, technical crews and front-of-house teams.
They also thanked audiences for filling the hall and backing local drama, and say they now await confirmation of which Montgomeryshire group will go forward as the area’s representative to the All Wales Final of One-Act Plays at Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, in June
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