Head Office Staff

Head Office is manned with a dedicated team of professional people each committed to providing the best possible service for our members.
The staff are managed by Dale Freeman as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with over 17 years experience working with NODA.

Profiles for the staff are shown below.

Dale Freeman

Chief Operating Officer, DPO & DBS Lead Signatory

I am extremely pleased to say that at the beginning of 2017 I was offered the role of Chief Operating Officer, a position I was very proud and pleased to accept. I am now in my 18th year with NODA. Working initially as Membership Services Manager gave me an invaluable insight into the mechanics of this wonderful organisation and, equally importantly, the needs of you, our members. It has been a real privilege for me to attend some the regional conferences as part of my role and meet so many of the wonderful and inspiration people that adorn amateur theatre.
Robert Williams

Marketing & Publishing Executive

Rob has been involved with theatre since being at school, first onstage, then technical design before finally moving into theatre management. Having worked in both professional and amateur theatres he brings a wealth of marketing experience to NODA. Most recently he has worked in marketing with the UK arm of an agricultural machinery manufacturer (He does say that at times they were more dramatic than theatre people!) He is still heavily involved with his local amateur group both onstage and directing.

Rob is responsible for the publication NODA Today and all things marketing within NODA. Rob's email address is rob@noda.org.uk
Liam Nixon

Membership Services & Marketing Assistant

Liam has been involved within theatre from a young age and has now began choreographing and directing shows within his local theatre company. Through the use of social media, Liam will be able to bring his skill set to the forefront and help grow NODA online presence as well as helping our members from day to day.

Liam’s email address is liam@noda.org.uk
Heather Knapp

Administrator / Secretary

Heather joined the NODA head office team in November 2023 and brings a wealth of experience both in administration and in other roles within the charity sector. She has been awarded her 25 year NODA medal as she has been involved in amateur theatre since 1997 . Heather is an active committee and performing member of two NODA member societies and also acts in professional murder mystery events.
Michelle Callicott

Financial Controller

Michelle joined our team in May of 2022 and comes to us with a vast knowledge and experience of all things financial and is a valued asset to the Association.

Michelle's email address is finance@noda.org.uk