About NODA
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), founded in 1899, is
the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership
of some 2500 amateur/community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts
throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes
in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country's leading
professional theatres to village halls. Members have access to a wide range
of benefits
NODA is divided into eleven national areas, each headed by an Area Councillor who sits on the Council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of Regional Representatives and other volunteers.
These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association, the amateur theatre companies themselves. The Association is administered from its Headquarters in Peterborough, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre.
There is a broad spectrum of ages involved with amateur theatre nationwide, from a burgeoning number of youth groups to adult companies, which meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic or musical, and enthusiasts involved backstage, front of house or in administration.
NODA aims:
- To give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector
- To help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance
- To provide leadership and advice to enable the amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century
NODA, 58-60 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RZ Telephone 0870 770 2480 : Fax 0870 770 2490
Patron: The Lord Lloyd-Webber