ASSOCIATION OF ULSTER DRAMA FESTIVALS
AUDF - Celebrating Excellence in Amateur Theatre
Who we are:
The Association of Ulster Drama Festivals (the AUDF) was formed in 1949 as the umbrella body of all festivals in Northern Ireland and stages a One-Act and a Full-Length Final Festival annually.
We promote the celebration of live theatre and encourage professionally judged competitions, which are the seedbed for actors entering the profession.
The Festival Finals are our showcases. The Northern Ireland One-Act Final Festival is held in January every year. The top three teams having earned a place in the season’s participating Festivals, compete for the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in the annual British Final Festival of One-Act Plays, held in June/July each year.
Our objectives are:
- to advance arts and culture for the benefit of the public in Northern Ireland through the promotion, development and celebration of live theatre performances;
- to promote drama festivals and other associated activities in order to keep the tradition of drama festivals alive;
- to advance education by developing the provision of festivals, theatre skills workshops and training for practitioners and the general public;
- to advance arts and culture by supporting the development of collaborations and partnerships through networking, conferences and other events.
2025 AGM:
AGM 2025 – Officer Elections & Honours
The AUDF held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Saturday 27th September at Portadown Town Hall, with thanks to Portadown Drama Festival for hosting.
We are pleased to confirm the re-election of the following officers for the upcoming year:
Chair: Clare Greer
Vice Chair: Susan Gates
Hon. Treasurer: John Beresford
Hon. Secretary: Paul Cuming
In recognition of their exceptional service to amateur drama and the AUDF, Maureen Dunn (Newtownabbey) and Mac Pollock (Ballymoney) were elected as Vice Presidents of the Association.
Their contributions over the years have helped shape and strengthen the amateur drama scene across Northern Ireland and beyond.
AUDF – Celebrating Excellence in Amateur Theatre
