The one act play festival at the Fullarton Theatre in Castle Douglas was enjoyed by large audiences who saw eight very different plays over three nights.
Bruce Adam, the festival adjudicator, congratulated the Stewartry District on having such a successful festival as many districts have struggled to re-establish festivals following the pandemic.
CatStrand Players, CatStrand Youth Players (Clachan) and 88 Theatre now progress to the divisional final in Dunoon.
Results: 1 (Martin McColl Trophy) 88 Theatre (Happy Jack); 2 (Gourlay Memorial Salver) CatStrand Players (Feeding the Ducks); 3 (Stewartry Trophy) Stranraer Drama Club (Nursery Crimes).
Highest production marks: 88 Theatre. Best stage presentation: 88 Theatre. Best moment in theatre: CatStrand Players. Audience choice: shared by CatStrand players & 88 Theatre.
Youth entries: 1 (Lochside Youth Theatre Trophy) CatStrand Youth Players (Clachan) (Rabbit); 2 (Stewartry Youth Trophy) Stranraer Drama Club Juniors (Mmmbeth); 3 (Aitchison Trophy) CatStrand Youth (Kells) (Tell Me Another Story, Sing Me A Song).