NODA

	*The National Operatic and Dramatic Association*

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) was founded in 1899 "to protect and advance the interests of Operatic and Dramatic Art, and of Societies engaged therein." It now has a membership of some 2300 amateur societies staging a wide variety of events ranging from some of the country's leading theatres to tiny village halls. NODA is divided into eleven areas, each headed by an Area Councillor who sits on the National Council. For the Southern area we have Margaret Coltman as our Area Councillor who has taken over from Eileen Dobson. Supporting each area is a team of regional representatives and for our region we have John Pearce who lives locally in Fareham. These volunteers are a vital link to the grass roots of the Association, the amateur companies. The Association is administered from a Headquarters in London, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre. In 1999, NODA celebrated 100 Years of service to the amateur sector which culminated with a Centenary Ball in the Natural History Museum, a Youth Showcase at the London Palladium, and the Night of 1000 Voices and Celebration! 100 Years of Musical Theatre at the Royal Albert Hall. With The Lord Lloyd-Webber patron, NODA can be contacted at: NODA, 58-60 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2RZ Tel 0870 770 2480 • Fax 0870 770 2490 email: everyone@noda.org.uk Website: www.noda.org.uk