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The first Noda NE Gala Weekend - Youth Day saw young people from across the Region enjoy singing, drama and dance workshops running in parallel to the main events at Bridlington. A fabulous day was had by all and the young people who attended were fabulous ambassadors for their Societies. 

We are delighted to announce that Les Smith has been elected to the role of Councillor Elect and will take up the position with effect from the National AGM in September 2017.  I'm sure we will give Les all our support during his tenure and wish him every success. And commiserations to Judith Smith for giving...

Arbroath Musical Society require a Choreographer to work with both adults and children for our next production 'Oliver!' which will take place at the Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath. Production dates are 13th - 17th February 2018 Commencing Mid-August 2017, we rehearse on Monday and Wednesday evenings at a venue in Arbroath. In addition, as...

Carmarthen and District Youth Opera is looking to appoint a new Show Director for its 2018 annual musical production. The Company is recognised nationally as one of the leading Youth Theatre Groups and has a long successful history of presenting high quality musical productions. The Company is, above all, about...

Rehearsals for Our Lady's Musical Society's November production of Fiddler on the Roof start on the 20th April. If you would be interested in joining them on stage, they would love to hear from you. Rehearsals take place in the theatre of Our Lady's High School, Dalziell Avenue, Motherwell from...

Theatre Tokens are unique theatre gift vouchers that can be used at theatres nationwide including all of London’s West End. NODA members can get 10% extra free when they buy £10 or more in Theatre Tokens before 30 April 2017*. Simply quote ‘NODA’ at TheatreTokens.com or by calling our Tokenline...

Barbara Simpson, a stalwart of Sunderland Theatre Co. (formerly Sunderland AOS) was recently awarded her 65th year Long Service Award at the NODA AGM in Scotch Corner Hotel. Seen below Barbara is receiving the award from National President Michael Hastilow.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of  National Operatic and Dramatic Association An extraordinary general meeting of the Association has been called for Saturday  1st April 2017 at 2.00pm  at the Albany Theatre, 53 Butts Road, Coventry CV1 3BH. All members are invited and welcome to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to...

On Wednesday 8th March/Thursday 9th there was a fire at the premises of Howorth Wrightson Limited (HWL UK Limited) Denton Manchester. A large part of the premises were burnt out before the fire brigade got it under control. The fire started in the yard of the next door premises. The...

Are you 16, 17 or 18? Do you want to break free?  Under pressure and want to embrace your inner Killer Queen?  Great - the Youth Event on Saturday 8th April at NODA North East Gala Weekend is the perfect place to be as you will be able to join Danyl...