Hello, and welcome to the NODA Newsletter. We hope you enjoy all the very latest from NODA, including important changes, exclusive news, offers and event updates.

We want to hear from you

NODA is piloting a regional publication in NODA East called NODA Theatre Talk. The aim is to improve content of regional publications and reduce costs. NODA Theatre Talk is a proposal to provide a regional publication to members with content that really puts them in the spotlight. Content will consist of the latest news, celebratory stories, important events, fun trivia and show fixtures. NODA East show reports are all online therefore you won't find them featured in the pilot.
Let us know what you think by completing the online feedback form, and you could even win a theatre voucher. 

Working with Children in the Theatre

If you work with children in the theatre then you need the new NODA Master Class Series CD ‘Working with Children in the Theatre’. The CD is free to all NODA members and it contains extensive information on this topical subject.

The CD contains a 60 minute audio recording of a discussion which features Terry Drury, Chairman of the NNCEE (The National Network for Children in Entertainment & Employment), includes society representatives and is chaired by John Warburton, Councillor for NODA East.

The discussion gives a fascinating insight into key issues, common concerns and real life examples of experiences with local councils on the variences of interpretation of legislation experienced across the country. The discussion is preceeded by a workshop presented by Dr Keith Gladstone which sets the scene for the forum.

Also on the CD are a number of recently updated factsheets including one covering the new ISA / Vetting & Barring Scheme. The CD can be played on any standard CD player or PC system. (A PC system will be required to access the fact sheets)

Request your FREE copy today, contact Membership Services on 01733 865790.   

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If you know someone who would like a free monthly subscription, please contact Stephanie at NODA.

NODA Clearance

NODA has a great selection of libretti, scripts, vocal scores, technical books and vocal selections at hugely discounted prices.
Visit the NODA clearance catalogue for further details.

Amateur release

2010 sees the 40th anniversary of the original Jesus Christ Superstar concept album and The Really Useful Group is pleased to announce that the show is now being licensed for amateur society production in the UK, for performances during 2009 and 2010.

For more information and to enquire about licensing the show, please visit The Really Useful Group website.

Where theatre people click

Join MTI Showspace, the vibrant new community, to explore and share exciting ways to bring your next production to life.

Please visit the website For more information.

Channel 69 Wireless Mic Systems

Old frequencies used for wireless microphones in the UK are to be cleared and new frequencies have been allocated. Old equipment can’t simply be retuned as the new frequencies are too far away from the old ones. Sound Hire is offering a trade in for any complete channel 69 wireless mic equipment when you purchase new equipment on channel 38. This offer is open to any make and model of wireless mic equipment operating on channel 69 and there is no limit to the number of systems you can trade in, as long as they are all in working order. Sound Hire hopes that this will be of great financial benefit to NODA members.

For more information please contact Joe at Sound Hire.
 

Looking for a première?

Dave Buxton has created a magical musical with a family feel to it, and is looking for a musical theatre group or operatic society to première the work. Dave has offered to waive all performance licence fees and provide libretti, CDs, songbook, score and book free of charge.

For further details, please contact Dave Buxton. 
 

A search for Britain's best dance talent

Nigel Lythgoe is returning to British shores to find the nation’s hottest dancing talent on BBC One with the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance. Dancers from all disciplines are invited to participate in nation-wide auditions which will take place during October. Both amateur and professional are welcome – the only criteria are talent, personality and passion!
Interested applicants should visit the BBC website to download an application pack. 

From BBC Performing Arts Fund
The first ever Choral Ambition scheme launched on Monday 7th September 2009 and is open for choirs and other singing groups. So if you sing in a choir, need funding for training and development, or would like to commission a new piece of music for your choir, this scheme could be for you.

Full details are available on the BBC Performing Arts Fund website.
 

Plays and Playwrights
Many of you who enjoyed Maureen Hughes’ first book, The Pocket Guide to Musicals, asked to be informed upon the publication of her second, The Pocket Guide to Plays and Playwrights. This book is now in High Street shops and on all the usual online sites. Like the first, this book has also been added to the official reading list of several professional colleges as well as numerous 6th form colleges and schools; both have also been adopted as the official books of many musical and dramatic societies.
For further details on the Pocket Guide series, please contact Straightline Publicity. 

News from Amateur Players of Sherbourne

It was too much of a coincidence for the Amateur Players of Sherbourne to ignore. Checking through As It Was, a memoir of the early years of the society, revealed the opening date of the first play they ever performed was 19 November in 1934, exactly the same date they open this November. Further more, the play all those years ago was Tons of Money by Will Allen and Valentine, so, to mark their 75th anniversary the Players have suitably chosen Tons of Money.

If you're looking for a new show, could this be the one?
When it Rains is a musical comedy revolving around the lives of a musical theatre company . In particular around Tim, a nice guy who has no luck with the opposite sex, and Rachel, who always chooses the wrong man. Their lives twist and turn as the company prepare their next show.
Ulverston Operatic Society is staging the North of England premiere of When It Rains... from    27 - 31 October, at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Participants and judges needed
Purely Musicals is a friendly talent show which has run since 2002 and aims to raise charitable funding. Come along and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment on 24 October, at The Kingsford Pub, Sladd Lane, Wolverley. Either, apply to take part or, simply come along with friends and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment. Tickets are just £5.00. Anyone wishing to take part pays a £10 application fee which includes entry.

For further details please visit the website or contact Dave Hughes. 

Dress Circle Costumiers
Probably UK Amateur Theatre’s Best Costume Service

Has sourcing a quality, reliable & professional costume service proven to be difficult? Has the arrival of your order for the costume call failed to meet your expectations?

Dress Circle Costumiers prides itself in the provision of a quality costume service from the point of enquiry to delivery of the order placed. It is committed to a competitively priced service with attention to detail to meet all reasonable customer requirements. Dress Circle Costumiers could be the solution to your search for probably the best quality amateur theatre costume service in the UK.
For further information please visit the website or call 01376 515500.

Below Stairs by Alan Lewis

After six productions and with three more to come by Easter 2010, Below Stairs is a feel-good, toe-tapping musical, that makes a refreshing change. Instead of royalty payments, the musical raises money solely for Cancer Research UK.
For further details about the show, please visit the website .
 

We hope you have enjoyed reading this NODA Newsletter. Look out for the next issue in November. Please contact Stephanie at NODA if you have any contributions you would like included in the next issue.