16 fabulous pictures as young stars give stunning performances at Portadown Speech Festival

This year’s Portadown Speech Festival has proved to be the perfect opportunity once again for young people to share their talents.

By Valerie Martin

Published 1st Mar 2025, 06:00 GMT

There were some stunning performances in the character study / monologue 8 -11 years section as photographer Tony Hendron found out when he dropped in to Town Hall on Thursday.

5. On the festival stage

Lily Davison gives her all in the Character Study/Monologue 8-11 years section at Portadown Speech Festival at Portadown Town Hall. PT0-223. Photo: TONY HENDRON

6. On the festival stage

Iris Smyth performs her monologue on Thursday afternoon. PT08-226. Photo: TONY HENDRON

7. On the festival stage

Luke Maginn plays the 'Big Bad Wolf' who turns vegeterian. PT08-237. Photo: TONY HENDRON

8. On the festival stage

Emilie-Rose McKenna lets London evacuees know what she thinks of them. PT08-229. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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