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St Neots Players reveal story behind prime minister’s assassin The name “John Bellingham” probably rings few bells with the average passer-by on a British street – unless that person happens to be a historian or archaeology buff. The historian will likely recognise the name of the only person to ever...

From sightlines to removable staging Jay Cundell Walker Director 2024, was my second time directing for Skipton Musical Theatre Company in the beautifully refurbished Skipton Town Hall. After spending millions of pounds on the building, the concert hall is now fully restored with the addition of raked seating and a...

Rising star takes to the stage in front of 7 million viewers Nine years ago Oliver Quinn aged 12 stepped onto the stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House playing his namesake Oliver, in WEOS Musical Productions performance of Lionel Bart’s classic Oliver. Today Oliver, or Olly as he...

From new patrons to guest performances on stage Rehearsals are well underway for Stamford Gilbert and Sullivan Player’s exciting Centenary show of Ruddigore was performed at the beautiful Stamford Corn Exchange in October this year. Ruddigore was first performed in Stamford in 1924 when the late, great Sir Malcom Sargent...

ELODS are looking to recruit male crew members to bolster the sailors ranks for their forthcoming production of ANYTHING GOES in May.   This hilarious musical romp, set aboard the ocean liner the SS AMERICAN as it traverses the Atlantic, features a memorable Cole Porter score which includes I Get...

  The Greek Theatre Players produce an annual open air Shakespeare at the atmospheric Greek-style theatre in Walthamstow Village. This year’s production is Antony and Cleopatra and we are inviting everyone who’s interested in taking part to our open auditions. These are on Saturday 1st February and Saturday 8th February...

Scottish group chosen to perform at the National Theatre   Last year (2023), Spotlights Community Youth Theatre applied to take part in the National Theatre Connections Festival 2024. And we never imagined the crazy adventure that would ensue as a result. Connections is the National Theatre’s annual nationwide youth theatre...

WOS is seeking an MD for our Autumn 2025 production of Calendar Girls. For this show the MD leads the band from the piano, so an MD that plays is essential. Ideally we’d also like to have an all female creative team for this show so if you are or...

Here are some useful tips to steer you through the booking process Check you have a personal NODA login before Sunday To be able to book onto a course, you first need to log into the NODA website. If you already have a login, check your password and account before...

    2024 not only marks the 125th anniversary of NODA, but also the launch of the ‘new-look’ NODA. But what are NODA doing to ensure we stay relevent for the next 125  years? 1899, the year the Victoria and Albert Museum foundation stone was laid, Noël Coward was born...