To ensure the success of this event and to be able to provide a level of financial support for amateur drama groups to participate we need to raise in excess of £20,000. The operational logistics to run such a festival is managed by a team of volunteers and the Trustees of DAW who will give all of their time free of charge.

By raising the profile we hope to secure either a large donation or a series of smaller donations. Michael Sheen, OBE writes: My family have been involved in amateur theatre for generations, so I have experienced first-hand the creative and social benefits it provides and the strong sense of community it can engender. This competition is a fantastic example of hundreds of amateur groups competing in their respective parts of the UK to be the representative group at this prestigious ev