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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...

Dewsbury Collegians urgently require men for the chorus and a few small roles, such as Drake the Butler & the Senators. PLEASE TELEPHONE WENDY NUTTALL 07729039641 IF YOU CAN HELP OR CAN SUGGEST ANYBODY. FLOOR REHEARSALS START IN 2 TO 3 WEEKS.

NODA NE Awards Oct- Dec 2016 65 Year Pin Anthony Gregson                            Buttershaw St Paul's AODS 60Year Diamond Bar Jean Oates                                  ...

Please feel free to put this in your programme together with the photograph below. I am just writing a short note to wish you all the best for your upcoming production. Amateur dramatics is one of the purest of the dramatic arts, not for profit and without the inhibition of...

NOISES OFF in Carmarthen are still looking for a Lancelot for SPAMALOT which is being performed in July. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at present in Carmarthen.  A strong singing voice is required and the abiliity to lose all inhibitions on stage.   If this sounds like you then please contact Sian Morris...

On 26th February young people from across the NODA North East Region along with some very welcome guests from NODA East Midlands, came together in Ossett for a fabulous day of workshops to develop their stage skills.  Both workshops were led by experienced, professional, tutors who have supported NODA at a...

In January 2014 Whitley Bay Pantomime Society celebrated its Golden Anniversary with “Aladdin” having being founded in 1964 by a group of local enthusiasts who noticed a lack of a Pantomime in the Whitley Bay area.  Over the years the Society has steadily built up a high reputation with audiences,...