74th Annual Rotorua Speech & Drama Competitions

Free entry all weekend. Come along to see Rotorua's talented youth showcase talents at the 74th Annual Rotorua Speech and Drama Competition.

Over the two days 160 five to eighteen-year-olds will participate in rehearsed group drama items, reading recitals, Shakespeare, light verse, character recitals in costume, poetry recitals, impromptu performances and more.

The Premier event is the ‘Performer of the Year Award’ which takes place on the Sunday afternoon at 1pm with senior competitors taking to the stage to compete for this prestigious award.