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The results are in for the South West area Poster and Programme Competition for 2022 Posters 1st   TREASURE ISLAND  - The Dean Theatre Company 2nd  ’ALLO ‘ALLO  - The DODS (Dursley) Barnes Category Programme 1st  CINDERELLA   -  T.I.P.P.S. 2nd  SPAMALOT  -  CODS  ( Crediton) Perkins Category Programme 1st  CINDERELLA ...

We very much hope that you are looking forward to Gala Weekend.  Don't forget Saturday Night is a Masquerade theme so we will be on the lookout for your dramatic and creative masks. Pre ordering your wine for Friday Night’s Dinner will enable us to make sure we have sufficient stock...

NODA NW REGIONAL AWARDS AND AGM We are pleased to announce to you all the dates of our 2023 Regional Awards, Dinner & AGM. Dates / Location 29th April 2023: Youth Production Categories & Dinner 30th April 2023: AGM + Adult Production Categories & Dinner New venue for this year:...

NODA South West Award Nominations (2022) We're delighted to announce the nominations for the NODA South West Awards (for productions in 2022)   If you spot any typos... please contact us at matthew.heaton@noda.org.uk CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE: For recognition of original writing of new dramatic work District 5 Salterton Drama Club Going Off...

The NODA Southwest AGM will be on March 5th, 2023, at the Walnut Tree Inn, North Petherton, Somerset TA6 6QA from 10.30 for 11am.   This is an important meeting as there are some issues to discuss that will affect the nature of certain events within the region for the coming...

South West’s Youth Groups called to join this free event! During the Covid Crisis the McMillan Youth Theatre team decided to plan The Deisolation Festival for once we came back to ’normal’. The plan was to bring the Youth Theatre’s of the South West together to learn, create, perform and network. The...

Organisation  The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) was formed in 1899 to provide services and support to amateur theatre. In 2022, there are over 1800 group members along with over 700 individual members.   As we approach our 125th anniversary, a project has begun to overhaul our membership offer to...

NODA Summer School helps Kath West achieve her dream of seeing her own One-Act Play performed! After a lifetime in amateur theatre, whether as a performer, backstage crew, choreographer or director, I’m well-accustomed to first night nerves. However, recently I experienced a first night unlike any other I’ve ever had:...

NODA was chosen by a panel of judges to receive a share of £500,000 as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards, which is giving over £1million to good causes this year.  The project will develop a UK-wide research-led strategy to increase youth participation in theatre and the arts....

Further information regarding events during the National Mourning period has been released. Major events, entertainment & sports There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations. As a mark of respect,...