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Whether or not a panto, play or musical is in production, there’s rarely a time of year when the Hockwold Amateur Theatrical Society (HATS) in Norfolk is ‘resting’. Especially since 2018 -- when Sue Perry, a HATS management committee member, developed and ran with an idea for an entertainment programme...

On the 17th September a rare and highly prized honour was bestowed on one of Bedfordshire’s flagship drama groups when The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre Trust was awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by HM The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis. Equivalent to an MBE, it is the highest...

Chelmsford Theatre Workshop at The Old Court Theatre, became one of the first amateur groups in the east of England to stage a production in 18 months. We started rehearsals for Ladies Down Under in March 2020 but had to suspend them as lockdown began. Rehearsals resumed in July once restrictions had eased...

Comberton Players Youth was started in May 2020. Previously our young people had been involved in our annual pantomime, mostly as chorus members and smaller named parts, but COVID prompted the start of some online workshops for our young people. Our first sessions were online play readings, which provided structure...

The Ups and Downs Theatre Group was formed in July 1995 to provide a fun, creative outlet for children with Down’s syndrome. They are currently seeking to appoint a Musical Director for their next production.  For full details click here.

Dear Members,  Please welcome Dianne Hayes to the Wales and Ireland region as she has been duly appointed to the office of Regional Representative for District 7. Dianne joins us having spent many years performing and directing within the performing arts industry.   This appointment comes due to Sharon Davies taking over...

Ann Platten celebrates 60 years with a NODA badge having been involved with the theatre and NODA as well as a Choir director for her local church. Professionally trained as pianist and singer from age 10 Ann comes from a very musical family; both her grandfather and father were heaviy...

NODA Council Gordon Richardson  NODA National President   Ian G. Cox  Chairman of Trustees Nick Lawrence NODA National Vice President Christine Hunter Hughes Immediate Past President Stuart McCue Dick Vice-Chairman of Trustees   Tessa Davies NODA East   Nigel Hancocks NODA East Midlands Pam Armstrong NODA London Peter Oliver NODA...

LONG SERICE AWARDS MAY 2021 TO AUGUST 2021     Batley Gilbert & Sullivan Society   Carol Parkinson 35 Year Badge Tracey Hook 25 Year Medal      Bradford Players    Wendy Robinson 45 Year Silver Bar Karen Pullen 40 Year Silver Bar Jenni North 10 Year Badge  Carol North 10...

Thursday 9th September, 6 – 8pm (ZOOM) Free but ticketed: Please email vikki@ytas.org.uk to reserve your place. The news is in – social distancing has been scrapped and theatres are opening up. But how do you feel about getting back into the room with your participants, audiences and communities? Join us for a...