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.

9. On the festival stage

Lexie McCourt tells of talking to a boy at school. PT08-228. Photo: TONY HENDRON

10. On the festival stage

Lily McSherry pictured during her performance on Thursday afternoon.PT08-227. Photo: TONY HENDRON

11. On the festival stage

Jessica Dunlop performs a scene from 'The Witches'. PT08-230. Photo: TONY HENDRON

12. On the festival stage

Charlotte Cairns describes her new look to her mother in the Character Study/Monologue 8-11 years section at Portadown Speech Festival at Portadown Town Hall. PT08-231. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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