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ELODS have parts to cast for Parade. Here's what they have to say:

We are performing Parade in October and are looking for 2 people to play 3 parts. The parts are listed below.

We rehearse on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm in Winchmore Hill, London N21 and the show week is 15 - 21 October (performances start from Tuesday 17th and include Saturday matinée) at the Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar.

If you are interested, please contact Mark Shaw on markhowardshaw@gmail.com.

The parts are as follows:

JIM CONLEY - A CLEANING SUPERVISOR AT NATIONAL PENCIL FACTORY. SECRETLY, HE IS A CONVICT ON THE RUN. POMPOUS SHOWMAN WITH A STRONG BUILD. GEORGIAN.

GENDER: MALE;
AGE: 20 TO 30;
VOCAL RANGE TOP: BB4;
VOCAL RANGE BOTTOM: D3;
AFRICAN AMERICAN

NEWT LEE - HE IS THE NIGHT WATCHMAN AT NATIONAL...

East Surrey Operatic Society and the Opera Club is looking for a dog to appear in their production of Annie, which will be performed in Autumn 2017, at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill. The one they were going to use is now in the West End!

If anyone can help, please contact Society Secretary, Sally Durrant by email sallycdurrant@gmail.com or phone 07818 415894.

The bookings for this year's NODA Scotland conference are now open. Once again the committee has put together an exciting and varied programme including workshops and social events as well as the AGM and presentation of prgramme and poster awards.

The conference is open to all individaul and joint members as well as members of all NODA societies - please spread the word and let's fill the Hydro to the rafters.

Open Auditions for Nanki-Poo in 'Hot Mikado'!

 Dumfries Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) are looking for an enthusiastic Tenor to take on the principle male role of 'Nanki-Poo' in their upcoming November show 'Hot Mikado'

 Open auditions for the part of Nanki-Poo will be held at The Brigend Theatre on Sunday 23rd July from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Anyone interested should come along with a prepared song – not necessarily from the show, as excerpts from the script and one of Nanki-Poo’s songs will be given on the day.

“We are looking for a tenor to take on the role of Nanki-Poo (the male lead),” said Jane MacFarlane, Musical Director and Director for the show. “This is such a fun show, the music is exciting, and the costumes will be fab with lots of bright colours.” added Jane.

 If you feel...

Chingford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (CADOS) are seeking new members.

CADOS are a fun, sociable theatre group, based in Chingford and established over 70 years ago. They are looking for:

• Performing Members
• Directors
• Choreographers
• Set designers
• Sound/lighting operators
• Patron members

No previous experience is necessary, just enthusiasm!

Call 020 8504 9283, email cadoschingford@gmail.com or visit www.cados.biz to find out more.

You can also download a helpful flyer of information here.

Bramley Parish Theatre Players 2018 pantomime Aladdin is being present in Leeds during February half term next year and they are looking for an Aladdin and a Princess Yasmin.
Auditions are being held this Sunday, 9th July. Dance/music/company scenes will be typically set on Sunday afternoons with additional libretto rehearsals on Wednesday evenings.

Character descriptions – 

Aladdin (Adult/young adult, female principal boy) 
A poor lad who can be found anywhere but helping his mother in the laundry. Constantly seeking adventure and getting himself into trouble. Shows strength of character throughout the story - he is the hero of our pantomime! Looking for someone who can portray the ‘Jack the lad’ kind of character when he is poor, as well as suit being prince like when he comes into...

Congratulations to Morley Amateur Operatic Society, who celebrated their 90th anniversary with a celebration dinner at Howley Hall Golf Club. In attendance were many members of the society, both new and old, along with 3 previous Mayors of Morley and NODA NE regional reps. Christine Castle and Bryan Craven.
The President of the Society, Ann Lockwood, presented Steven Holt with his NODA silver bar for an amazing 45 years service to Morley and amateur theatre. And here's an incredible record - In those 45 years Steven has appeared in every one of Morley's productions - that's NINETY consecutive shows. Can anybody possibly beat that ?

Message from Mill Hill Musical Theatre Company Could you be Sweaty Eddie, Joey or Pablo in MHMTC’s production of Sister Act? Mill Hill Musical Theatre Company is keen to hear as soon as possible from anyone interested in playing nervous cop Sweaty Eddy and small-time gangsters Joey and Pablo in its October production of Sister Act. The hero tenor lead, Sweaty Eddie Southern is a sweet, nervous policeman who dreams of being confident and brave. Could his schoolboy crush on wannabe diva Deloris Van Cartier, who he hides out in a struggling convent after she witnesses her gangster boyfriend Curtis committing murder, inspire him to great deeds? He sings lush ballad I Could Be That Guy. Joey and Pablo are important tenor support roles. They are part of a trio of thugs sent to hunt down...

Calderdale NODA Musical Theatre Awards 2016

Mark Mystry Shield for the Best Programme : HATY - Beauty and the Beast

Ted Hever Shield for the Best Pantomime : Halifax YMCA Pantomime Society

The Jacqui Hartley Junior Trophy : HATY  The Best Young Lady - Hanna Padget -Beauty and the Beast

The Jacqui Hartley Junior Trophy :  HATY- The Best Young Man - Andrew Woodhead - Beauty and the Beast

George Mitchell Trophy for Choreography : Brighouse Theatre Productions Cinderella

Cup for the Best Leading Lady : Cleckheaton & Spenborough A.O.&D. Society Abbie Jordon White Christmas.

Shield for the Best Leading Man : Ethan Marescaux Cleckheaton and Spenborough A.O.& D. Society White Christmas

Shield for Best Overall Production : Cleckheaton & Spenborough A. O. & D. Society for White...