What is NODA?

Formed in 1889 to "protect and advance the interests of Operatic and Dramatic Art, and of Societies engaged therein", this registered charity brings together members of 2,000 affiliated amateur operatic and dramatic societies and over 2,500 individual 'friends' for their mutual assistance and combined benefit. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother is Patron of the Association.

The affiliated societies cover every type of amateur group, from small a drama group performing in a village hall to a large society staging a big-budget show in a major theatre.

The UK is divided up into 11 Areas, each with its own Area Committee and Regional representatives - around 150 people. These volunteers are the link to the grass roots of the Association. The Association itself is administered from its HQ building at 1 Crestfield Street, London, WC1H 8AU (phone: 0171 837 5655, fax: 0171 833 0609) which houses the small professional staff who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association. From its formation through to the present day, the Association has been completely self-financing through subscriptions and sales via the trading company Noda Ltd. All profits are used for the benefit of all members and the amateur theatre movement.

A wide range of services are available to members including the national NODA News; Area news bulletins and directories; annual residential summer schools for actors, singers, producers, musical directors etc; advisory and emergency support; a computerised mailing list etc.

NODA acknowledges the dedication of many people over the years with a series of long service awards, progressing up to the Diamond Award for 60 years service to amateur theatre.

The NODA representative for this area

For more details about NODA - society membership, individual membership, etc. please contact

Mr Robin Hinton Brewer
47 Crispin Ave
Bradville
Milton Keynes
Bucks
MK13 7BS

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