Competitors in the speech section have been impressing the adjudicators and audience with strong performances on the stage.
Here are some of the photos taken by Tony Hendron at the festival on Thursday.
13. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Savannah Strain Wishaw plays Anne Boleyn in a scene from the musical 'Six' in the Musical Theatre section at Portadown Speech Festival . PT08-220. Photo: Tony Hendron
14. On the stage at Portadown Festival
'Don't rain on my parade'...Alice Mackle plays Fanny Brice from the musical 'Funny Girl' in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT08-221. Photo: Tony Hendron
15. On the stage at Portadown Festival
'On my own'...Sarah Reynolds portrays Eponine from 'Les Miserables' singing the famous song in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT08-222. Photo: Tony Hendron
16. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Eva Haddock and Carla McCroryn performing a scene from 'Tea In A China Cup' in the Dramatic Duologue 15-18 years section of Portadown Speech Festival. The girls were awarded third place. PT08-209. Photo: Tony Hendron