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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,...

The Forth Act is now casting all roles for its summer 2023 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  To begin the process, drama workshops will be held at Broomhouse Hub, 79-89 Broomhouse Crescent, EH11 3RH on Saturday 24, and Sunday 25, September.  On each day there will be three workshops,...

The Ups & Down Theatre Group are looking to appoint a new Musical Director for their next show in March 2023 with rehearsals starting in August 2022. The Ups and Downs Theatre Group was formed in July 1995 to provide a fun, creative outlet for children with Down’s syndrome and...

It is with a heavy heart that we report the death of Pat Whittle at a grand old age. Pat came to Boston as a young woman in the 1950s with her husband Ken, who had been appointed as a maths teacher at Boston Grammar School. Pat was a nurse...

NODA North wishes to extend to Emma Scott our regional editor and Joe Coulson our warmest congratulations on their wedding today. May you have a long life and happiness throughout.

  Hello everyone!   Another month gone! And another month closer to our North West Regional awards event – very exciting. I can’t wait to meet so many of you face-to-face at the youth awards on the 30th April. It’ll be a brilliant night to celebrate our fantastic regional talent.  ...

Financial Controller Due to the imminent departure of the current post holder NODA is looking to appoint a new Financial Controller. Founded in 1899 NODA is the national body that represents amateur theatre with a membership of over 2000 societies across the UK. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO),...