FEDA

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RULES OF THE FEDA ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 2023
FEDA Pty Ltd reg 2013/050047/07
DATES MAY 16 - June 3 Joburg theatre
GENERAL RULES
• The festival was created for dramatic excellence and encouraging and motivating young actors and theatre practitioners – members of the television, theatre and educational world are invited to adjudicate each year

• Plays must be not less than 15 min and not more tha

n 30 min. please keep strictly to these times or the evenings are too long. We do not like to penalise students for being overtime but are often forced to do so.
• One man shows are not permitted.
• It is the responsibility of the school to obtain the rights of the plays that they enter. Please ensure you have contacted Dalro to pay and receive permission to perform the play you choose. FEDA will presume you have the rights to your chosen play if you enter.
• Please also remember that this is meant to be a student festival – by all means guide your students but do allow them to make their own creative choices. CODE OF CONDUCT
• Please remember how privileged we are to be given expert advice on lighting and sound and treat the venue and staff with utmost respect at all times.
• Teachers are reminded that they are in charge of back stage and actors and cannot expect the theatre staff to discipline and do artistic work for each production. Students must NEVER be left unattended in the venue.
• The judge’s decision is final and no discussion may be entered into. A detailed adjudication will be made verbally at the end of each evening.
• Please only use the two hours for your technical rehearsal allowed in the theatre
• Please leave the dressing rooms as you find them.
• Please clean up all your props and costumes and remove them after your show. It is not the responsibility of the theatre staff to look after belongings.
• You have about 5 minutes to clear the stage after your show – please make space as quickly as possible for the next production. DATES AND ADJUDICATIONS AND AWARDS
• There will be a workshop for the student directors on TO BE ANNOUNCED
• Awards are given for any excellent work – acting, directing, stage management, lighting, etc. Certificates will be delivered to your school after the Festival.
• If you wish to make a poster for your play please bring it to your rehearsal and we will put them up in the foyer. FEES
• If you enter more than one play it costs an extra R2 000.00 to the initial entrance fee of R3000.00 WE CANNOT GUARANTEE AN EXTRA PLAY UNTIL WE HAVE FINAL NUMBERS
• Tickets must be purchased from the Joburg theatre web site www.joburg theatre.com
• Entry fees must be made to the Feda account Nedbank Benmore Gardens 1048284875 .Please send proof of payment to [email protected]
• Once you have paid we will reserve a slot in the Festival for you.
• You may not enter a play that has won the festival within 3 years. Please find new material.
• Entrance fee must be paid by March 13 2023– it is on a first come first in basis as there is a limit on the number of entries we can accept due to the time we hire the theatre.
***IF A COLLABORATION OF SCHOOLS ENTER, IT IS THE RESPONSIBLILITY OF THE TEACHER IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ENTRY FEE IS PAID IN TIME. PLAYS THAT CANCEL A MONTH OR LESS BEFORE THE FESTIVAL, LOSE THEIR ENTRY FEE. WE HAVE A WAITING LIST AND MUST GIVE THE CHANCE TO PERFORM TO ANOTHER SCHOOL TIMEOUSLY.

• Please also encourage your students to tweet on @fedafestival.
• Check out the FEDA face book page for updates.
• contact Janet on 0834478595 or [email protected] or Phillipa @ [email protected]

03/06/2026

Good!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Rosamund Pike said the texter ‘broke the bond’ in the theatre

02/06/2026

A full-circle moment!
We are incredibly proud of Serena Steinhauer (KDVP 2018) who recently returned to the FEDA Festival as an adjudicator, joining a distinguished panel of theatre professionals to celebrate and evaluate the next generation of young performers. Serena first stepped onto the FEDA stage as a young performer in Grade 8 at King David Victory Park, where she discovered a passion for theatre that would help shape her future career.

Her journey is a powerful example of how a King David education encourages students to pursue their passions, embrace opportunities beyond the classroom, and develop the confidence and skills to achieve remarkable things. Serena Steinhauer

02/06/2026

Thank you SamSays 🤩🤩🤩🤩

02/06/2026

Thank you for presenting this most special trophy in honour of your talented son, and for believing in FEDA!

On Sunday Deon and myself attended the FEDA finals 🎭🎭🎭

This year we were privileged to watch four amazing, thought provoking, very different performances

It was a fantastic experience as always ❤️❤️❤️

A huge thank you to two phenomenal women, Janet Margaret Baylis and Pippa Sandilands

Thank you Carel Nolte, Ismail Mahomed and all involved in this magical event

My darling Cameron Conlon, it is so special to honour you each year❤️❤️❤️
Well done King David on receiving Best Clown

Well done st Stithians girls 👏👏👏

01/06/2026

Totally extraordinary. On its way to Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees!!
Yay! Bravo! Redhill School

01/06/2026

Thank uou Joburg TheatreCarel NolteEasyEquities

What the FEDA?! - CN&CO There are some things in life that remind you what people are capable of when they care enough. FEDA is one of them. The Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts (FEDA) was started in 2004 by Janet Baylis and has grown into what is arguably South Africa’s premier high school one-act play festival.

01/06/2026

Our FEDA semis and final finalists have been invited to Toyota Stellenbosch WoordfeesSt John's CollegeCentre for Creative Arts Human Rights Arts Festival. And The Market Theatre Q***r Festival!
We are so proud of everybody!
But also to every single performer, director, actor and writer who graced our FEDA stage!
You are brave. You are talented. We salute you all🤩🤩🤩🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Joburg TheatreThe Windybrow Arts CentreGearhouse Splitbeam Pty. Ltd.EasyEquitiesIsmail MahomedRedhill SchoolThe National School of the ArtsSt Stithians CollegeSamSays Holy Family SchoolParktown High School for GirlsWe Are South Africans

01/06/2026

Not one cell phone rang at this year’s FEDA festival!! Not one!
What does that say about our fantastic young audiences!
We love you all! You are the future of SA theatre! Now start writing for 2027! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Joburg TheatreGearhouse Splitbeam Pty. Ltd.The Windybrow Arts CentreCentre for Creative ArtsEasyEquitiesIsmail MahomedThe National School of the ArtsRedhill SchoolSt John's CollegeSt Stithians CollegeSamSays Holy Family SchoolSteyn City SchoolParktown High School for GirlsThe Market TheatreWire GiantWe Are South Africans

The actress returned to the stage after the finale of Inter Alia in the West End to condemn poor theatre etiquette.

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