Sweeping the boards...Sarah Reynolds pictured with her haul of trophies which she picked up on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-211.

placeholder image — Sweeping the boards...Sarah Reynolds pictured with her haul of trophies which she picked up on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-211.

18 pictures of proud moments at Portadown Speech Festival final night as competitors receive their awards

By Valerie Martin

Published 2nd Mar 2024, 18:59 GMT

Competitors in the speech section of Portadown Festival 2024 have been impressing the adjudicators with strong performances on the stage.

Portadown Town Hall was the scene on Friday night for the final performances and overall awards presentation.

Photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture some of the highlights.

Ellie and Grace performing a scene from the musical, 'Oliver' on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-202.

17. On the festival stage

Ellie and Grace performing a scene from the musical, 'Oliver' on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-202. Photo: Tony Hendron

'Changed Forever'...Kyla and Nicole performing a scene from the musical, 'Wicked' on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-203.

18. On the festival stage

'Changed Forever'...Kyla and Nicole performing a scene from the musical, 'Wicked' on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-203. Photo: Tony Hendron