In pictures: Portadown Speech Festival competitors light up the stage with impressive performances

Competitors in the speech section of Portadown Festival 2023 have been impressing the adjudicators with strong performances on the stage.

The Speech Festival, which began on Wednesday, February 22, continues until Friday, March 3. This year’s adjudicators are Ann Bauer and Judey Struth.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along to the Town Hall to capture some of the atmosphere.

17. On the stage at Portadown Speech Festival

Enya Livingstone plays Matilda at Portadown Speech Festival in Portadown Town Hall. PT09-219. Photo: Tony Hendron

Maisy and Lily who came second in the Musical Theatre Duologue section at Portadown Speech Festival. PT09-207. Photo: Tony Hendron

Sophie Mellon plays Matilda in the Musical Theatre 9-11 Years competition. PT09-216. Photo: Tony Hendron

Aodhan Fleming performing at Portadown Speech Festival. PT09-214. Photo: Tony Hendron