As ever, this was unique and memorable. Compere for the 1st time was Dr Pat Harkin, whose performance could become legendary as he complained that his red-green colour blindness would prevent him cueing the performers, battled with outbreaks of quacking and meowing, and even brought on a look-alike to see if we would notice.The judges awarded Best in four categories plus extra prizes in their choice of category. Among the performers who did not win awards I was especially pleased by: the Duke of Sto Helit reading Susan's School report (she has no fear of the skeleton); the Dwarf singing The House of Rosie Palm; Perdita X singing with the Ghost; and the poem about the Convention read by William McGonnagle, to the backing of bagpipes.
Terry brought in the verdict of the judges, who were Stephen Briggs, Bernard Pearson, Bruce Richardson and Jackie Simpson.
Best Master: Brian Wakeling as Nigel the Destroyer (excellent monologue I thought).
Best Journeyman: Jacqui Lawrence as Magrat putting on her armour.
Best Novice: David Kennedy as Definitely Not a Nac MacFeegle
Best Rookie: Jan Ward in "Oops", portraying a dragon waking up, feeding & belching.
From Stephen Briggs - Jennie Austin as Ptraci the bellydancer
From Bernard and Bruce - Hurtubise Family as Lancre Royal Family Portrait
From Terry and Jackie - The Assassins Sword Dance
Best in Show, by unanimous decision, was Beth Delaney whose sketch was entitled "Defying Gravity" and who portrayed a witch about to fly on her broomstick. She sang a self-composed song based on the musical "Wicked".
Jesca Yates
Photo: Ingo Korb
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