The Speech Festival, which began on Wednesday, February 22, continues until Friday, March 3. This year’s adjudicators are Ann Bauer and Judey Struth.
Photographer Tony Hendron went along to the Town Hall to capture some of the atmosphere.
5. On stage at Portadown Speech Festival
Oonagh and Aoibheann perform their scene from The Lion King in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT09-200. Photo: Tony Hendron
6. On stage at Portadown Speech Festival
Winner of the Musical Theatre 9-11 Years setion of Portadown Speech Festival with her portrayal of Roald Dahl's Matilda. PT09-218a. Photo: Tony Hendron
7. On stage at Portadown Speech Festival
Kady and Sophie taking part in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT09-202. Photo: Tony Hendron
8. On stage at Portadown Speech Festival
It's A Hard Knock Life...Kayla Gorman playing Annie in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT09-220. Photo: Tony Hendron