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Passionate about Theatre? want to get more involved?  NODA London Region is looking for a new Regional Representative for District L02 to help support the vibrant societies in PART OF WEST LONDON The role of the Regional Representative is to support the groups when necessary and keep them abreast of...

Next month, Thame Players are holding a series of three consecutive Drama Workshops, which are aimed at wannabe actors as well as at actors who would like to improve their skills. These workshops follow the success of Thame Players’ previous workshops, held in previous years. These workshops are absolutely free...

The Greek Theatre Players are pleased to announce that their 2026 production will be The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare, directed by Pamela May. Auditions will be held on Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 February 10:00 - 13:00 at Walthamstow School for Girls, E17 9RZ.  Fuller details of...

Many amateur dramatic groups are registered charities and rely on membership subscriptions as donations to fund productions, venues, rights, costumes and community activity. These subscriptions often attract gift aid, forming a vital part of annual income. Proposed consumer legislation risks unintentionally undermining this funding model. What Is Proposed to Change...

Fancy treading the boards in our next play, Traitor at the Beeches, on the 30th April and 1st/2nd May 2026? Or keen to get involved behind the scenes? Come along to our auditions to find out more. Traitor at the Beeches is a comedy drama that follows a group of mature, eccentric...

  STAMFORD G & S Players receiving NODA Long Service Awards SATURDAY 18th October 2025   Ruth Palmer receiving her 35 Year badge from NODA East Midlands District 4 Representative Julie Addison   Leigh Fowler receiving his 10 Year badge from NODA East Midlands District 4 Representative Julie Addison  ...

ANNE:  playing age 30 to 45 ELISE: playing age 25 to 40 Proscenium is looking for two female performers (playing ages 25-45) for our March production (performance dates are Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 March 2026). There will be two play readings/ audition dates at Harrow Arts Centre 171 Uxbridge Road,...

2nd December 1941 to 24th March 2025   In Memoriam Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood St. James’s Palace, London SW1, 28 December 2019 THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the...

Songs for Southport Question... what do you think when you hear... Special Achievement Award? Personally I’ve always thought about ‘longevity’ ... in this case, people who have served and been involved in amateur theatre forever!  People like our 2024 winner, Annie Dickinson, or Mary Forbes who won a couple of...

Our biggest ever awards evening         2025’s South West awards saw a new councillor, a new venue (to meet demand), a new organising committee and a new ticketing system - what could possibly go wrong? In fact, very little!  Over 425 people attended – a record number...