Step into the heart of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod and attend the ACU Speech and Drama Competition! At Australia's longest-running, premier performing arts Eisteddfod, you can experience pure performance gold and the welcoming embrace of this charming regional city. The ACU Speech and Drama Competition is renowned for providing performers with a challenging but relaxed environment in front of outstanding adjudicators and a friendly supportive audience. Competitors perform prepared readings of poetry, recitation, impromptu mime, character performance, prepared readings, poem for two, group sections and improvisation sections. The eisteddfod platform is an important part of the transformative journey for young performers where they can receive constructive feedback, learn and refine their skills, boost their confidence, and unlock their full potential. Join the audience and encourage them with your applause!