What is FEATS?

The Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (or “FEATS”) is an annual competition open to English-speaking amateur theatre groups based in mainland Europe. But FEATS is also a chance to see four evenings of first-class entertainment, showcasing three one-act performances each evening.
To find out more about FEATS, check out their website here.

Groups can perform either published plays or original scripts, with a strict time-limit of between 20 and 55 minutes. Beyond this, there are rules on setting up, striking and rehearsing. The performances take place under the critical eye of an invited adjudicator. He or she must be a member of the Guild of Drama Adjudicators or an equivalent body. The adjudicator’s duty is to award points for each performance and give constructive criticism after each presentation.

Participating groups are awarded prizes in eight categories: – First, Second and Third Place for Best Production, Best Stage Presentation, Best Original Script, Best Actor, Best Actress and Stage Management. There is also a Discretionary Award that the adjudicator may use to recognise anything he or she feels was exceptionally noteworthy. 

FEATS started in 1976 as a friendly sparring match between a few groups in the Benelux countries, and has since grown to a four-day festival of international renown. The winner of the FEATS First Place is eligible for participation in the National Drama Festivals Association (NDFA) British All Winners Drama Festival, an annual event showcasing top amateur theatre groups from across the UK and beyond that have won local/regional festivals. It’s a prestigious event featuring the “cream of amateur theatre”.

Since Entity’s debut at FEATS in 2003, we have been a regular competitor ever since, appearing 11 times to date. In 2019, Entity hosted FEATS in Munich for the first time and we are very proud that we have been chosen to host once more in 2029.