Ballarat National Theatre is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod – Speech and Drama discipline which enables the awarding of the Ballarat National Theatre Prize.
The recipients of the Ballarat National Theatre Prize were:
1st place - India Betts (pictured)
2nd - Gemma Every (BNT member)
3rd - Sophie Willsher
Competitors are assessed for their ability in taking direction as an actor. Competitors prepare a monologue of not more than one minute in length. Immediately after performing this monologue the competitor draws a prompt from a hat and must perform the monologue again, applying the direction of the prompt.
Prizes: First $100, Second $50, Third $25. HM & HC Ribbons and Medals.
We look forward to supporting RSSS again in 2027!
