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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,...

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...

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.