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Full-Length Play Festival
KDA has for many years run an adjudicated full-length play festival each Spring for amateur drama societies.
The Festival's professional adjudicator attends a performance of each society's production at its own venue, and gives a full public adjudication to the audience followed by an opportunity for private discussion with the cast and production team.
The Festival ends with an awards ceremony evening - twenty two Awards, for all aspects of a production ranging from Best Overall Production to Best Actor in a Cameo Role.
2026 Finalists
The 2026 finalists are...
Finalist 1
Name of play
Name of Society
Finalist 2
Name of play
Name of Society
Finalist 3
Name of play
Name of Society
2026 Entries
Our Adjudicator
Jack Davidson
A theatre director and performing arts educator with over two decades of industry expertise.
With a track record of nurturing over a thousand aspiring talents, Jack's teaching has seen numerous successes in the performing arts realm, spanning from UK Under 14s solo Latin champion to national TV ad campaigns and prominent stage productions. While previously overseeing multiple dance and stage schools across Kent until 2020, Jack now channels his focus into directing musicals, plays, and concerts while delivering top-notch workshops.
Offering personalized tuition and industry consultation, Jack remains dedicated to cultivating excellence in the performing arts community.
Find out what Jack looks for when adjudicating productions.
