Speech & Drama

All enquiries to the Section Co-Ordinator
Mrs Ann Reed, 01404 850366, Email

Ann trained at Rose Bruford Training College of More ... Ann trained at Rose Bruford Training College of Speech and Drama and subsequently obtained a BA (Hons) from the Open University. She and has taught Speech and Drama at various schools across Devon and has directed numerous Drama productions and Pantomimes over the years. She has entered many pupils for festivals and has been involved with the Devon Performing Arts Festival for many years, being responsible for the Speech & Drama Section for over 20 years.

Unfortunately, Cally Foster is unable to be our adjudicator, so her place has been taken by Rebecca Vines

Adjudicator: Tish Nicoll LGSMD

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, but now bases in Suffolk, Tish is a Licentiate of The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has a wide range of experience in teaching all age groups in schools, colleges and the business world. Tish now lives in Suffolk, and works freelance. She is visiting lecturer in Vocal Communications in colleges in the UK and in Italy. She also examines for The English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. and was their Chief Examiner for seven years. She has travelled widely both in the UK and overseas lecturing, running workshops, examining and adjudicating.

As well as “Voice Over” work for advertising, Tish has television experience as a performer and stage experience as a performer and director. She is also a trained singer, specialising in recitals of poetry and song.

From an early age Tish took part in Festivals and well remembers how it feels to be a participant! Herself a Festival organiser and adjudicator, she knows the importance of these events and welcomes the opportunities offered to performers of all ages, giving them a platform for their work and a chance to celebrate music, poetry and drama.