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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...

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...

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...

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...

The most dazzling fashion statements issued at the NODA East Regional Awards in April, were clearly the province of gentlemen attending the gala. Master of ceremonies, John Horley, gleamed in a maroon satin waistcoat patterned with flowers, while District 4 North Representative, Leslie Judd, released his spirit bird, a peacock,...

It was back to Plymouth for the Annual Night of Glitz and Glamour! Saturday 19th May 2024, saw a return to Plymouth’s Crown Plaza Hotel for NODA Southwest’s Annual Awards Evening, celebrating all the very best in Amateur Theatre in the region for shows performed in 2023. Hosted by Southwest...