For the first time in many years, the GDL's one-act festival was not held at the Berwyn Centre, Nantymoel. A decline in audiences, and transport difficulties led the committee to experiment with moving the festival elsewhere, so in 2005 it was held at the Players' Theatre in the YMCA in Cardiff.
There were only enough entries to run for 2 nights this year, but there were full houses on both nights, which enhanced the performers' experiences greatly. The entered productions were supported by musical performances (different on the two nights) by The Unknown Theatre Company from Cardiff, who were he UK's representatives at the forthcoming World Festival of Amateur Theatre in Monaco in July.
Overall, it was considered that the move away from the Berwyn Centre, while sad, was necessary, and the committee is currently considering the options for the location of the festival next year.
Photos from the event (apologies for the poor quality of the photos)
(they make take a few moments to download...)
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The victorious company! Swansea Little Theatre, with Bar and Ger.
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The Unknown Theatre provide some entertainment while the adjudicator deliberates.
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Chris Moore, GODA Adjudicator delivers her views on the Festival shows.
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Winners at the 2005 Festival were:
name of award |
winner |
production |
group |
Suzanne Hughes Memorial Trophy for The Best Production |
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Bar & Ger | Swansea Little Theatre |
Glamorgan County Cup for the Glamorgan Drama League production to attain the highest marks in the competition |
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Best Individual Performance Award |
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Best Comedy Performance Award |
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Nantymoel Challenge Cup for Runners-Up |
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Youth Trophy |
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The Adjudicator's Award |
Entries for the 2005 Festival came from:
| Friday | by | |
| Llantrisant Drama | So How Come I'm Feeling so Rotten | Chas Griffin |
| Telstars Theatre Company | The Return Journey | Dylan Thomas |
| Saturday | ||
| Cardiff Players | A Dog's Life | Pam Valentine |
| Swansea Little Theatre | Bar and Ger | Geraldine Aeron |
| Cabaret performances both nights from The Unknown Theatre Company | ||
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