Our GoDA Adjudicator, Mike Tilbury and Michael Lees were interviewed this morning on Ben Hartley‘s show, The Radio Café on Manx Radio.

The adjudicator gave some lovely insight into how he approaches adjudication and ensures it’s not a matter of personal taste, highlighting the most important point –

“Be objective, not subjective.
Judge the performance, not the play.”

He talked about the importance of diplomacy when adjudicating productions and the need to review the entire package including elements such as; costume, make up and staging, as well as the performances themselves.

Being his 130th festival, Mike mentioned that he is quite picky now and only goes to the really good festivals! He complimented the wonderful Gaiety Theatre and the good strong plays the festival attracts.

A lovely start to the festivities – Mike is also the guest speaker at the Easter Monday lunch at the Empress Hotel and will surely share more insights with festival supporters then.

• Vanessa Williams, Online and Social Media Admin