Poetry, Prose, Drama
and Public Speaking
The poetry, prose and drama classes on Saturday 14th March 2026 will give aspiring actors and performers the chance to shine in a supportive and friendly environment. Trophies and medals are awarded to the winners of all competitive classes and there are lots of non-competitive opportunities too!
For more information on specific sections, please click the relevant links below:
Click on the image above to find out about opportunities for verse speaking, sonnet and dramatised verse. This includes the WCAF Poetry Slam - great for poets and performers of all ages. ​
Click on the image above to find out more about opportunities for presenting and public speaking. ​
Click on the image above to find out more about opportunities for prepared prose reading and for sight reading. Works of both fiction and non-fiction are included.
Click on the image above to find out more about the creative writing, acting and musical theatre workshops on offer this year. These are open to all, but book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.
Click on the image above to find out more about opportunities for acting (including Shakespeare), devising, improvising and dramatic sight reading.
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There are competitive creative writing opportunities for poems, short stories and plays this year. Click the above image to find out more.
All large and small group entries are FREE and all solos, duets, trios and quartet entries have 25% off the entry fees if completed by 1st December 2025.
​We do not believe any enthusiastic performer should miss out on WCAF because of financial concerns or additional needs. We want to make taking part as easy as possible and to ensure we include everyone who wants to take part. Please contact admin@wcaf.org.uk to discuss any accessibility requirements or to discover more about free places.
Performers may also wish to enter the Sproule class, which is for performers up to the age of 15. Entrants must perform a poem or an acted scene AND a song or a piece of music on any instrument.
