DramaFest is an exciting school drama festival hosted by Reading Rep Theatre in partnership with The University of Reading.

The festival celebrates young talent, offering a unique platform for students to engage in live theatre and share their work with a wider audience. DramaFest is a vibrant celebration of student creativity and the power of performance.

The event gives students the opportunity to create, devise, and perform their own productions on a professional stage. With support from Reading Rep and The University, DramaFest ensures students have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and bring their voices to the stage, making the arts accessible to all.

This Drama Festival is presented by Reading Rep Theatre and the University of Reading’s Department for Film, Theatre & Television: bringing together Reading’s cultural institutions to provide better access to theatre for the town’s young people