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NODA Scotland Sponsors - Conference

2024 NODA Scotland Conference - Sponsors
The NODA Scotland committee is grateful to those thetarical suppliers and rights holders who have agreed to sponsor the 2024 NODA Scotland conference.

Friday Drinks Reception
Andrew Lloyd Webber Show Licensing - www.alwshowlicensing.com

Gala Dinner
Utopia Costumes - www.utopiacostumes.com

2024 NODA Scotland Conference - Exhibitors
If you would like to exhibit at the 2024 conference please email your interest to - m ike.pendlowski@noda.org.uk

Costume Hire
Utopia Costumes - www.utopiacostumes.com

Rights Holders
Andrew Lloyd Webber Show Licensing - www.alwshowlicensing.com

Scenery Hire
Auora Scenic - https://www.facebook.com/p/Aurora-Scenic-100040190907058/

The Border Studio - https://www.borderstudio.com/

Sound & Lighting
Solus Technical Services

Black Light - https://black-light.com/

Show T-Shirts & Hoodies
Logo King - https://www.logoking.co.uk/

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NODA Scotland Sponsors - Conference

2024 NODA Scotland Conference - Sponsors The NODA Scotland committee is grateful to those thetarical suppliers and rights holders who have agreed to sponsor the 2024 NODA Scotland conference. Friday Drinks Reception Andrew Lloyd Webber Show Licensing - www.alwshowlicensing.com Gala Dinner Utopia Costumes - www.utopiacostumes.com 2024 NODA Scotland Conference - Exhibitors If you would like to exhibit at the 2024 conference please email your interest to - mike.pendlowski@noda.org.uk Costume Hire Utopia Costumes - www.utopiacostumes.com Rights Holders Andrew Lloyd Webber Show Licensing - www.alwshowlicensing.com Scenery Hire Auora Scenic - https://www.facebook.com/p/Aurora-Scenic-100040190907058/ The Border Studio - https://www.borderstudio.com/ Sound & Lighting Solus Technical Services Black Light - https://black-light.com/...

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NODA Scotland Magazine

NODA Scotland Magazine is published in March, July and November. The March edition includes reviews on shows which had performances in November, December, January and February; the July edition covers shows performed in March, April, May and June; and reviews of these shows appear in the July edition. The editor welcomes news items from members across the country. These should be emailed along with any supporting photographs to alan.jones@noda.org.uk Generally, show reviews are written by the Regional Representatives whose names appear below. Where the report has not been written by the appropriate Regional Representative, the author’s name is given after...

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NODA Scotland Sponsors - Magazine

NODA Scotland acknowleges the help and support recieved from the following sponsors. Don't forget to mention you saw their advert in the NODA Scotland Reviews magazine when contacting them. Costume Hire Utopia Costumes - https://utopiacostumes.com/ Rights Holders Stagescripts Ltd - www.stagescripts.com Scenery The Border Studio - www.borderstudio.com Ticket Printers Just Tickets - www.just-tkts.com Ticket Sales TicketSource - www.ticketsource.co.uk Various Theatrical Traders Association - www.theatricaltradersassociation.co.uk

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NODA Scotland Training

NODA Scotland run various training courses during the year. If there is a topic you would like covered contact Stuart McCue-Dick (Councillor) - stuart.dick@noda.org.uk National Training Day Sunday 16th June 2024 - North Inch Community Campus, Perth Open to all NODA Scotland society and individual members over 16 years of age the day will feature a series of workshops based on music, dance, movement and drama. The total cost for the day including tea/coffee on arrival, lunch, goodie bag and all workshops is £45. There is also an opportunity to purchase a t-shirt. To book simply click on the link - https://form.jotform.com/nodascotlandtraining/noda-scotland-training-day-registra...

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NODA Scotland Awards

NODA Scotland has a number of awards that are presented annually at our Peebles weekend. To find out more simply click on the links below. The Border Studios Trophy The Glasgow Light Opera Club Courage Award Utopia Costumes Youth Award

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The Border Studio Trophy - For Technical Excellence

The Border Studio Trophy will be presented on an annual basis to a club that has shown technical excellence in their production. Each regional representative will be able to nominate 1 production from their district. These nominations will then be judged by 2 members of the NODA Scotland committee and the NODA Scotland Councillor with the winner being announced at our annual conference at Peebles Hydro in October. Some or all of the following criteria will be taken into consideration when an entry is being judged: Innovative stage sets Creative lighting Good and accurate costuming Use of audio visual equipment...

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The Glasgow Light Opera Club Courage Award

This trophy is presented to the group performing the midnight cabaret at our annual Peebles weekend. As the name suggests it is to recognise having the courage to perform in front of an audience made up of fellow performers. Previous Recipients 2023. Runway Theatre Company 2022 Selkirk Musical Theatre Company 2021 Aurora Productions 2019 Thomson-Leng Musical Society 2018 Combined Productions 2017 Carnegie Youth Theatre 2016 Loudon Musical Theatre 2015 ...

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Utopia Costumes Youth Award

The youth award is presented annually to the youth group/society which has made a significant impact within their community. All nominations made must be able to demonstrate/evidence the capacity in which the group/society have "made a difference". This could be a group that has demonstrated a commitment to their local community by contributing to the artistic or charitable life of their area. It could be a group that has over a number of years inspired young people to participate in the performing arts. It could be a group that has positively impacted upon the lives of individual young people and their families...

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NODA Programme & Poster Competition

NODA’s Programme and Poster Competition is without doubt one of the major competitions for amateur theatre in the UK. Its purpose is to encourage the highest standards in programme and poster design. Each region holds its own competition using the criteria set out by the Council (details of which can be found on the NODA national website), with the winning entries then entered into the national competition. Trophies for the winners of the regional competition are presented at the NODA Scotland conference held at Peebles Hydro in October of each year. Trophies for the winners and runners-up of the National Competition...

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Programme & Poster Competition Entry Form

NODA's Programme and Poster Competition is without doubt one of the major competitions for amateur theatre in the UK. Its purpose is to encourage the highest standards in programme and poster design. Each region holds its own competition using the criteria set out below, with the winning entries then entered into the National Competition. Trophies for the winners and runners-up of the National Competition are awarded annually at the Association's Annual General Meeting. THE COMPETITION PERIOD (SCOTLAND ONLY) RUNS FROM 1 JULY TO 30 JUNE It is important to note that it is a condition of entry for all programmes...

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Programme & Poster Results 2023

Barnes Class Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Thomson-Leng Musical Society The Little Mermaid (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Downfield Musical Society Suessical - The Musical (Runner Up) Commended Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association Jest Set Revue 2023 Perkins Class Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Runway Theatre Company Big Fish (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Tayside Opera Elixir of Love (Runner Up) Commended The Minerva Club Sunshine on...

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Programme & Poster Results 2022

Barnes Class Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy No Award (Winner) The Underwood Quaich No Award (Runner Up) Perkins Class Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Larbert Musical Theatre Kinky Boots (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Tayside Opera Die Fledermaus (Runner Up) Commended Falkirk Operatic Society Hello, Dolly! Peacock Class Programme The Wyld Trophy Edinburgh Gilbert and...

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Programme & Poster Results 2021

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Carnoustie Musical Society Sister Act (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Alloa Musical Players Chicago (Runner Up) Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Dunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan Society HMS Pinafore (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Cumbernauld Musical Theatre Society Titanic (Runner Up) De-Luxe Programme The Wyld Trophy Threepenny Theatricals The Hollow (Winner) ...

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Programme & Poster Results 2019

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society Hello, Dolly! (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Act 1 Youth Theatre The Sound of Music (Runner Up) Commended Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre Chicago Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Markinch Musical Society Annie (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Larbert Amateur Operatic Society Evita (Runner Up) Commended Kirkcaldy G & S Patience ...

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Programme & Poster Results 2018

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society Top Hat (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre Cry Baby (Runner Up) Commended Act 1 Youth Theatre The Wizard of Oz Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society The Mikado (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Threepenny Theatricals Epephants (Runner Up) Commended Tayside Opera La Traviata ...

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Programme & Poster Results 2017

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society Fiddler on the Roof (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Act 1 Youth Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Runner Up) Commended Carnoustie Musical Society Sunshine on Leith Opus Theatre Club 9 to 5 Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society Ruddigore (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Dumfries Musical Theatre Company 9 to 5 (Runner Up) ...

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Programme & Poster Results 2016

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Mussleburgh Amateur Musical Society Anything Goes (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Carnoustie Musical Society Guys and Dolls (Runner Up) Commended Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society Sister Act Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Runway Theatre Company Dick Whittington (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society Yeomen of the Guard (Runner Up) Commended Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society The...

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Programme & Poster Results 2015

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society White Christmas (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre Grease (Runner Up) Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society The Gondoliers (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy The Markinch Musical Society The Pirates of Penzance (Broadway Version) (Runner Up) Commended Act 1 Land of Reivers 1514 The Musical ...

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Programme & Poster Results 2014

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy OPUS Theatre Club Witches of Eastwick (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society The Sound of Music (Runner Up) Commended Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre Summer Holiday Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Broughty Ferry Amateur Operatic Society Carousel (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Dumfries Musical Theatre Company Angel of the Tide (Runner Up) Commended The Markinch Musical Society...

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Programme & Poster Results 2013

Basic Programme A & A Hair Studios Trophy Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society Singin' in the Rain (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association Half a Sixpence (Runner Up) Commended Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society The Drowsy Chaperone Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Glasgow Light Opera Club Singin' in the Rain (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Our Lady's Musical Society A Christmas Carol (Runner Up) Commended Dunfermline...

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Programme & Poster Results 2012

Basic Programme A & a Hair Studios Trophy Thomson-Leng Youth Music Theatre Little Shop of Horrors (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Opus Jekyll & Hyde (Runner Up) Commended Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society Oliver! Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre Return to the Forbidden Planet Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Perth Amateur Operatic Society Guys & Dolls (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Downfield Musical Society (Runner Up) Commended...

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Programme & Poster Results 2011

Basic Programme A & a Hair Studios Trophy Downfirld Youth Musical Zombie Prom (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Not Awarded (Runner Up) Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Runway Theatre Company Jack & The Beanstalk (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Downfield Musical Society Cinderella (Runner Up) Commended Hamilton Operatic & Dramatic Club Beauty & The Beast De-Luxe Programme The...

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Programme & Poster Results 2010

Basic Programme A & a Hair Studios Trophy Downfield Musical Society Smokey Joe's Cafe (Winner) The Underwood Quaich Thomson-Leng Musical Society Guys and Dolls (Runner Up) Commended Lawearie High School Grease Standard Programme NODA Scotland Trophy Leven Amateur Musical Association Chess (Winner) Ticketshop Trophy Perth Amateur Operatic Society Thoroughly Modern Millie (Runner Up) Commended Thomson-Leng Youth Musical Theatre Annie Tread the Boards Youth...

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NODA Scotland Youth Section

This section of the website has been designed specially to keep those involved in running youth societies or sections up to date. Should you require any additional information or help please contact our Youth Coordinator: Neil Hartley - neil.hartley@noda.org.uk

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NODA Scotland Youth Notes

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NODA Scotland Archive

Some ineresting facts from the archives. More details to follow soon. NODA Scotland Conference & Venue NODA Scotland Past Councillors NODA Scotland Origins

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NODA Scotland Past Presidents

Over the year NODA Scotland has produced a numbver of Presidents who have served NODA nationally with distinction. Andrew K Duncan (Paisley) - 1951-1954 Arthur J Millar (Dundee) - 1961-1963 John C Simonson (Leven) - 1971-1972 Alistair W Gordon (Dundee) - 1976-1978 George B Gold (Glasgow) - 1984-1985 John Underwood (Broughty Ferry) - 1992-1993 Celia Walker (Aberdeen) - 2003-2004 Robert T Lumsden (Broughty Ferry) - 2008-2009

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Robert T Lumsden (Broughty Ferry) - 2008-2009 & 2013-2014

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Celia Walker (Aberdeen) - 2003-2004

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John Underwood (Broughty Ferry) - 1992-1993

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George B Gold (Glasgow) - 1984-1985

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Alistair W Gordon (Dundee) - 1976-1978

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John C Simonson (Leven) - 1971-1972

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Arthur J Millar (Dundee) - 1961-1963

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Andrew K Duncan (Paisley) - 1951-1954

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NODA Scotland Conference Venue & Speaker

2022 Peebles Hydro Robert Fyfe 2021 Peebles Hydro Alan Jones 2020 Cancelled 2019 Peebles Hydro Roger Brunton 2018 Peebles Hydro Linda Ormiston OBE 2017 Peebles Hydro George Hutchison 2016 Peebles Hydro Kenny Christie 2015 Peebles Hydro John Nicol 2014 Peebles Hydro Alan Jones 2013 Peebles Hydro Linda Ormiston OBE (National) 2013 Peebles Hydro Liam Rudden 2012 Peebles Hydro Bill Craig 2011 Peebles Hydro Roger Brunton 2010 Peebles Hydro Rev Iain Dunn 2009 Peebles Hydro Gordon Cree 2008 Peebles Hydro Pieter van Dijk (National) 2008 Peebles Hydro Alan Borthwick 2007 Peebles Hydro Graham J Wilson 2006 Peebles Hydro Keith Richardson...

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NODA Scotland Past Councillors

Arthur Miller Jack Underwood (Past NODA President) Alastair Gordon (Past NODA President) George Gold Celia Walker (Past NODA President) Bert Lumsden (Past NODA President) Gordon T Blackburn

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NODA Scotland Origins

At the NODA National Conference on 30th September 1978 in Cardiff the membership had refused to agree to the dissolution of the Association as proposed by Council. A letter sent out to the members in October 1978 by Andrew Potter, General Administrator, on behalf of Council and signed by all Councillors proposed: the transfer of most of the administration to Areas (now called Regions), retention at National level of administration of summer schools and educational activities, retention at National lever of representation of the national movement to other national organisations, discontinuation from 30th November 1978 of employment of paid staff...

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