NEXT STAGE
QUARTER FINALS
In areas where a Quarter Final is held, qualifying productions from the First Round festivals compete for a place in their Area Semi Final.
WESTERN DIVISION QUARTER FINAL
10 April 2027
VENUE
Oldbury Rep, Olbury.
CONTACT
ADJUDICATOR
Chris Jaeger GoDA
CENTRAL DIVISION QUARTER FINAL
17 April 2027
VENUE
The Brewhouse Arts Centre.
Burton Upon Trent
CONTACT
suetact@gmail.com
ADJUDICATOR
David Price GODA
THE FOUR AREAS
Area Semi Finals
The qualifying productions compete for the opportunity to represent their area at the English Final.
NORTHERN AREA SEMI FINAL
2 - 3 May 2027
VENUE
Saltburn Theatre, Saltburn by the sea
CONTACT
ADJUDICATOR
TBC
CENTRAL AREA SEMI FINAL
15 May 2027
VENUE
Crown Wharf Theatre, Stone
CONTACT
suetact@gmail.com
ADJUDICATOR
Tristan Marshall GoDA
EASTERN AREA SEMI FINAL
24 April 2027
VENUE
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead:
CONTACT
carol@hennwinds.me.uk
ADJUDICATOR
Bob Thomson GoDA
WESTERN AREA SEMI FINAL
8 May 2027
VENUE
Merlin Theatre, Frome
CONTACT
ADJUDICATOR
David Price GoDA
THE NATIONAL FINAL
English Final
The winners of the four Area Semi Finals compete for the title of All England Theatre Festival champion.
5 June 2027
VENUE
The Rose Theatre Tewkesbury
CONTACT
rainybidd@aol.com
ADJUDICATOR
Jan Palmer-Sayer GODA
THE FINAL STAGE
British Final
The AETF English champion goes forward to represent England, joining the national champions from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The four productions compete for the title of British Champion.
2 & 3 July 2027
VENUE
The Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen;
CONTACT
TBC
ADJUDICATOR
Geoff O'Keefe ADA