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Songs for Southport Question... what do you think when you hear... Special Achievement Award? Personally I’ve always thought about ‘longevity’ ... in this case, people who have served and been involved in amateur theatre forever!  People like our 2024 winner, Annie Dickinson, or Mary Forbes who won a couple of...

Feel an instant connection! Have you ever heard a song from a musical that captivated you so completely, you had to explore the entire show—only to find yourself utterly obsessed? That was precisely the experience of the creative team at Manchester Musical Youth (MMY) when Musical Director, Kimberly Holden, first...

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...

In a village just outside Kendal, Cumbria a group of enthusiastic performers are beginning rehearsals for Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe. Staveley Amateur Operatic Society are celebrating their 70th Anniversary this year, and what better way than giving a comical nod to the election, by proving that fairies can influence parliament!...

The countdown is on to one of the most unusual and entertaining theatre productions of the year, BARNUM! StagedRight Youth Theatre has presented its annual musical at The Sands Centre every July for the past 18 years, but, due to issues concerning concrete in the roof, the group was almost...

NODA NW REGIONAL AWARDS AND AGM We are pleased to announce to you all the dates of our 2023 Regional Awards, Dinner & AGM. Dates / Location 29th April 2023: Youth Production Categories & Dinner 30th April 2023: AGM + Adult Production Categories & Dinner New venue for this year:...

  Hello everyone!   Another month gone! And another month closer to our North West Regional awards event – very exciting. I can’t wait to meet so many of you face-to-face at the youth awards on the 30th April. It’ll be a brilliant night to celebrate our fantastic regional talent.  ...

NODA NW Regional Awards and AGM - THE WAIT IS OVER! We are THRILLED to be able to - finally - announce to you all the dates of our 2022 regional awards, dinners & AGM. We can't deny that all of us on the NODA North West committee hoped you'd...

Hello everyone!    I hope that you have had a lovely February and haven’t been too soaked by the glorious weather that has been sweeping the North West. It’s time for another NODA NW Youth update, looking at some things that have been going on, and coming up in the...

District 2 Rep Vacancy Chris Higgins, our District 2 Regional Representative, has tendered his resignation due to increased work commitments.  Chris will remain in post until the new rep is appointed in order for a sensible handover to take place. If you fancy becoming part of the NODA North West Team...