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Are you an actor who is interested in combining their vocal and instrumental skills with their acting skills?  Or are you a musician that is excited about the possibility of using your skills in a theatrical setting?   Together we will dive deep into exploring where character meets instrument and...

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...

Following the passing of Bert Lumsden on 20 June 2024, after a short illness, one word has been used by all who have paid tribute – gentleman. Bert was indeed a gentleman who devoted a significant amount of time and effort in supporting amateur theatre locally in Dundee, as a...

As I continue my wanderings up and down the country, I continue to be so impressed with, well just everything! The unusual venues, the truly fantastic shows, the absolute dedication of performers, - and ‘the small army of enablers’, who sometimes outnumber the performers on the stage, but without the...

I talk about the benefits of NODA Theatre Summer School endlessly – but I think it is even more powerful to hear it from the point of view of those that attend. The students who have contributed to this article are just a few of many. They have all reaped...