Obituaries

NODA North is holding a workshop on Sunday 15 May with Sarah Osborne. Sarah is an experienced and inspirational drama practitioner, director and writer  who has been working within arts, training and education (both mainstream and outside of school) for 25 years. In addition to her freelance work she is Artistic Director of Yew Tree Youth Theatre and Yew Tree Arts Ltd.  She is also Artistic Director of NODA Theatre Summer School. It will be a day-long practical workshop for any and all aspiring actors to explore, discover and reacquaint themselves with ways to use voice, physicality and characterisation to  ensure rehearsal...

NODA North wishes congratulations to all recipients of Long Service Awards (LSA)

JANUARY Mr J Graham 50yr Gold Bar Whitley Bay Panto Soc. Mrs V Hopper 45 yr Bar  Whitley Bay Panto Soc. Mr R Hammond 40 yr Bar  Whitley Bay Panto Soc. Mrs J Smith 35 yr Bar  Whitley Bay Panto Soc. Mr L. Holliday 20 yr badge Richmond OS Mrs L Bond 15 yr Badge  Whitley Bay Panto Soc. Mrs J Purves 10  yr Badge  Whitley Bay Panto Soc. Mrs S Mc Lay 10 yr Badge Whitley Bay Panto Soc. FEB Mrs  A Lawton 65 yr Pin Fatfield MSS Mrs J Matthews 65 yr Pin Fatfield MSS Mrs F Brennan...

JANUARY Mrs R. E. Fraser 35yr bar Richmond OS Mrs M. Moncur 35yr bar Richmond OS Mr J.A. Holliday 20yr badge Richmond OS MARCH Mr R Lambton 60yr Diamond Bar Murton & East Durham MTG Mrs B.M. Simpson 60yr Diamond Bar Sunderland AOS Miss M.E. Dunne 30yr bar St.Andrews OS (Sunderland) Mr W Donohue 20yr badge Ferryhill SS APRIL Mr A.C Mitchinson 45yr bar Northallerton MTC Mrs S Emmerson 40yr bar Teesside MTC Mrs J Smailes 35yr bar Gateshead AODS Mr T White 35yr bar Wear Valley MTC Mrs W Richardson 30yr bar Coquetdale ADS Mr S H W Dale...

MAY Mrs D Hall 60 yr Diamond bar Teesside MTC Mrs P Heward 55yr Pin Teesside MTC Mr J Winterschladen 35yr bar Teesside MTC Mr A Everitt 30yr bar Teesside MTC Mrs N Phillips 20yr badge Teesside MTC Mrs W Speed 20yr badge Teesside MTC Mrs E Wright 20yr badge Teesside MTC Miss R Dale 15yr badge Teesside MTC Miss V Cowey Youth Certificate - 10yrs Chester-le-st TG JULY David Carter 50 years Gold bar Stockton Stage AUGUST Trevor Harder 50 years Gold bar Footlights Spain DECEMBER Mr R Chicken NODA Commendation award Fatfield MSS

See archives of past youth and performance awards

Ken Allan Dist 1 We start off with my nominations for the Adult Individual Awards – There are three nominations in this category: Harry Hudson - 'Joe Casey' - Our House - Blyth MTC For one so young, this person gave a great performance full of emotion and formidable singing. It is an extremely difficult and physically demanding part to play, and it was played extremely well. Keep your eyes on this one…. Rachel Hardy - 'Shelby' - Steel Magnolias - Tynemouth Priory TC A captivating performance and an impeccable southern accent that did not slip at any time during...

Ken Allan Dist 1 We start off with my nominations for the Youth Individual Awards – There are three nominations in this category: Abi Purves – for the role of ‘Cat in the Hat’ in Seussical for Whitley Bay OS This was a difficult part to play, being narrator as well as taking part. She was always in charge and was a tremendous contributor in a fabulous show. Ava Nolan – for her role of ‘Cat in the Hat’ in Seussical for Blyth MTC This young person is a triple threat; a fantastic actor, singer and dancer. She commands the...

Youth and Performance awards 2022 Youth Awards District 1- Ken Allan Youth Individual Awards For an excellent scary but humorous performance with superb diction and stage presence – Lucy Bennett A huge part for any youngster. Nicely played with care and attention to others on stage. – Jazmin Mill A great all-round performance with some excellent singing and humour – Kieren Simm A superb “fit” for this actor’s debut part with a convincing outcome. Wonderful characterisation and energetic application. A pleasure to watch congratulations ­ -  the award goes to – Kieren Simm Youth Production Award  A great “team effort”...

Youth and Performance awards 2020 District 1- Ken Allan Youth Individual Awards Nominee - For a very convincing characterisation of Poor Baby in Whistle down the Wind with Whitley Bay Amateur Operatic Society, he remained extremely well focussed throughout the whole of his bright and assured performance – Ethan Egan Nominee - For her delightful Swallow in Whistle Down the Wind with Whitley Bay Amateur Operatic Society.  She encapsulated the innocence and vulnerability this part demands, and was an ideal foil for THE MAN, showing emotion and an understanding of the character beyond her years - Hannah Leeds Nominee -...

District 1 - Mr Ray Lowry Youth Individual Awards This former rising star is fulfilling his potential and turning out to be a real star turn. Judging by his career pathway he is headed to the top - the award goes to Callum Picton District 2 - Mr Foster Johnson Youth Individual Awards For an outstanding interpretation of the role of the Artful Dodger in Gateshead Musical Theatre Company’s production of Oliver. His performance was full of vitality and confidence and drew the audience into his world.  His rapport with the cast and his understanding of the role was exceptional...

The results of the 5th Annual Youth and Performance awards are below - CONGRATULATIONS to all nominee's District 1 Mr Ray Lowry Youth Individual Award For a mature, confident and characterful performance as “Annie” in Blyth Music and Theatre Company’s production of “Annie” – Arwen Jenkins For playing this key role as the “Narrator” in “Skywalk on the Wall” with Walkerville Musical Society –   James Metcalf For a lively and energetic performance as “Annie” in Blyth Music and Theatre Company’s production of “Annie” -   Eve Turner For a remarkably professional performance for one so young and in a lively and...

Results from the NODA North Youth and Performance awards held at Rainton Meadows Arena September 10th 2016 Youth awards Best Individual Youth: Ray Lowry (district 1) Nominees - Erin Atack - White Witch in ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ for Westovian Theatre Society Jnrs; Kai Newton - Mr Beaver in ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ for Westovian Theatre Society Jnrs; Callum Picton - Gaston in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for Blyth Music & Theatre Co. The winner of the award is ERIN ATACK Foster Johnson (district 2) Nominees - Caitlin Bannister - Ariel in ‘The...

Youth and Performance Awards - NODA North - Sept. 2015 The Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-spring provided host on September 12th 2015 to the North’s 3rd annual Youth and Performance awards attended by almost 600 members from as far afield, in the north, as Berwick and, in the south, the North Pennines village of Hawes. Our guests for the evening were National Chairman of the association Fred Piggford (previous President and regional councillor for the North) and his daughter Justine. Regional Councillor, Gordon Richardson, welcomed all present before each district’s regional rep read out the citations of each of their nominees...

Youth and Performance Awards - NODA North - Sept. 2014 The Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-spring provided host on September 13th 2014 to the North’s 2nd annual Youth and Performance awards attended by almost 500 members from as far afield, in the north, as Berwick and, in the south, the North Pennines village of Hawes. Our guests for the evening were National President Bert Lumsden and his wife Anne as well as local BBC Tees radio presenter Alex Hall. Regional Councillor, Gordon Richardson, welcomed all present before each district’s regional rep read out the citations of each of their nominees and...

Held in the Rainton Meadow Arena, Houghton-le-spring September 14th 2013 The awards were introduced by Regional Councillor Gordon Richardson and presented by National President Mr Derek Grattidge Performance Awards Nominated by Mrs Kathryn Curry - Regional Rep District 9 Coquetdale ADS - For their production of “The Sound of Music”.  An all round, real community involvement production, working in a hall with so many limitations.  A great challenge, culminating in a great evening’s entertainment. Dave Penny - For his dual role of “Mr William Cartwright” and “The Chairman” in Alnwick Stage Musical Society’s production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”. ...

Winners and Runners Up from the 2024/2025 Programme and Poster Competition

Here are the winners and runner ups for the Programme and Poster Compettition for media relating to Jan 1st 2022 to Dec 31st 2022 Winner of the Thomson Leng (North) for Posters - In Your Face Theatre Seaham Recipient of the George Todd Trophy                       Runner Up of the Thompson Leng (North) for Posters - Murton Theatre Group Recipient of the I M Wells Trophy                       Winner of the Barnes (North) for up to 12 pages Programmes - Murton Theatre...

Due to the Pandemic the results of the Programme and Poster competition was judged over the period of Jan 1st 2020 to December 31st 2021 BASIC Programme Winner: Fatfield Musical Stage Society - Hello Dolly Runner Up: Chester-le-Street Theatre Group - Calendar Girls, the Musical                     Standard Programme Winner: Sunderland Theatre Company - RENT Runner Up: Alnwick Stage Musical Society - Jesus Christ Superstar                       DELUXE Programme Winner: Teesside Musical Theatre Company - Copacabana Runner Up: Teesdale Operatic Society - Joseph...

Winners and Runners up of the 2018 P&P competition announced at the regional weekend 2019 Deluxe Programme Winner - Whitley Bay OS - 9 to 5 Runner Up - Middlesbrough OS - Annie Standard Programme Winner - Alnwick SMS - My Fair Lady Runner Up - Sunderland Theatre Co. - FAME Basic Programme Winner - Richmond ADS - Rumours Runner Up - Murton TG - Half a Sixpence Poster Winner - Southmoor - Little Shop of Horrors Runner Up - Richmond ADS - Rumours

The Programme and Poster results for our 2017 comptetition were announced at the Gala Dinner and AGM weekend in Scotch Corner 10/3/18 Thank you to all entrants and congratulations to the winners and runner ups in the following categories: Poster Runner up - Newcastle MTC - I.M.Wells trophy - for Wizard of Oz Winner - Southmoor Musical Theatre Group - George Todd tropy - Dr Doolittle the Musical Basic Programme Runner up - Dryburn Theatrical Workshops - K&M Thornhill Trophy - Spamalot Winner - Fatfield MSS - B Richardson trophy - 9 to 5 the musical Standard Programme Runner up...

The Programme and Poster results for our 2016 comptetition were announced at the Gala Dinner and AGM weekend in Scotch Corner 18/3/17 Thank you to all entrants and congratulations to the winners and runner ups in the following categories: Poster Runner up - Newcastle MTC - I.M.Wells trophy - for West Side Story Winner - Spennymoor Stage and Song - George Todd tropy - Return to the Forbidden Planet Basic Programme Runner up - Fatfield MSS - K&M Thornhill Trophy - Anything Goes Winner - Chester-le-street AOS - B Richardson trophy - Oliver! Standard Programme Runner up - Darlington OS...

Programme & Poster Competition 2012 Deluxe Winner - Darlington OS - Titanic Deluxe Runner Up - Northallerton - Me and My Girl Standard Winner - Sunderland AOS - The Full Monty Standard Runner Up - Murton & ED Musical Theatre Group - Anything Goes Basic Winner - Seaham Youth Theatre Group - West Side Story Basic Runner Up - Sunderland AOS - Winter Warmers Poster Winner - Seaham Youth Theatre Group - West Side Story Poster Runner Up - South Shields G&S - Seussical the Musical

The winners and runners up of the Programme and Poster Competition was announced at the North's AGM and awards day held on the 12th March 2011 at Chester-le-Street Riverside Cricket Ground. Congratulations to all winners and runners up as well as to all societies that took part in the competition this year. The results were as follows: Poster Competition Winner - Darlington OS - Jesus Christ Superstar Runner Up - Centre Stage North East - Disney's Alice in Wonderland Basic Class Programme Winner - Murton & East Durham Musical Theatre Group - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Standard...

From this parent portal page you can check out any offers from other local societies (primarily in the North region) of props, costumes, backcloths, scenery etc. Also there is a section devoted to local members that wish to offer their services to other local societies in the form of directing, MD's, choreography, sound and lighting This is a member benefit to NODA North Societies and hence you should be logged into the site to access any sub pages For to advertise any props or services on these sub pages please in the first instance contact gordon.richardson@noda.org.uk Please note that this...

  A day long practical workshop for any and all aspiring actors to explore, discover and reacquaint themselves with ways to use voice, physicality and characterisation to ensure rehearsal processes are productive and performances are unforgettable. This workshop would also be beneficial for directors who want to get the most out of their actors. We will also explore techniques to take words from a script onto the stage with eloquence and expression. Ideal for actors and directors of any level of experience who are open to trying out new ideas and working collaboratively.   Workshop is FREE to members of...