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We are delighted to announce the results are in for the South West area Poster and Programme Competition for 2024. We'll be celebrating these achievements at our Awards Evening at our NODA South West Annual Awards Evening on 24th May 2025 at Sandy Park Exeter EX2 7NN. The winning entries will go...

The NODA South West AGM will be on 30th March 2025, at the Walnut Tree Inn, North Petherton, Somerset TA6 6QA from 10.30 for 11am. The meeting is open all members of NODA, whether through personal membership or via a Society membership. It is important for us to hear your views and...

West Kirby Musical Theatre Company is looking for a permanent Musical Director following the recent retirement of Rob Bowness. We are looking for a Director with a track record of experience in conducting, leading and shaping concerts and shows and to maintain West Kirby Musical Theatre Company’s dynamic reputation for...

Bookings are now open for our NODA South West Annual Awards Evening on 24th May 2025 at Sandy Park Exeter EX2 7NN. Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite. For T&Cs and to book see  Click here to book A maximum of 10 tickets can be purchased per society - we have...

Save the date! This year’s award ceremony is taking place on Saturday 24th May 2025, from 7pm. As the event is getting even more popular, we’ll be moving to Sandy Park, Exeter this year, which allows us to seat up to 600 people for dinner, up to 250 people more...

NODA award winning Stamford Gilbert and Sullivan Players are busy rehearsing for 3 upcoming fundraising concerts honouring the great late, great Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan dramatist and composer extraordinaire! They are starting off the 550th year anniversary celebrations of Browne’s hospital, Stamford (Lincs) by performing in the historic boardroom of...

We caught up with Christopher Bryan (@christopher.cosplay) after he came second in the Musical Con Cosplay Competition this year! How long have you been involved in amateur theatre? I have taken part in professional and amateur theatre back in New Zealand as a member of AMT (Auckland Musical Theatre), but...

The new NODA National President starts his journey round the UK   Since becoming national president, my wife Ann and I have hit the ground running! Wherever we go, we have been warmly welcomed and everyone is very hospitable. It just shows that NODA is one big family, all with...

When BATS Next Gen decided to put on The Spongbob Musical we were facing a massive challenge. It had not been done before in the area and it’s a huge underwater spectacle. Breaking down what needed to be done was decided the best way to tackle it. Costume requirements were...

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...