SCADS & Noda
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We are affiliated to NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association)
Founded in 1899 NODA has a membership of 2500 amateur 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 tiny village halls.
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NODA aims to:
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Give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector.
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Help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance.
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Provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
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As a society over the years we have been nominated and awarded the following NODA recognised awards...
Noda Awards
Best Pantomime
Best Director of a Pantomime- Martyn Pugh
Best Programme - Amber Gibson & Ellie Tomlin
Best Staging of a Pantomime - Denham Robinson & his stage crew
Best leading performance in a Pantomime - Martyn Pugh
Best Supporting role in a Pantomime - Louise Etchells
Best Musical Director of a Pantomime - Nicholas Davies
2024
Best Pantomime Dame - Martyn Pugh
Best Pantomime Villain - Bonnie Toward
Best Musical Director of a Pantomime - Matthew Thomas
2023
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Best Pantomime Dame - Martyn Pugh
Best Supporting Performance in a Pantomime - Nicholas Davies
Best Programme - Ellie Tomlin
2022
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Best Pantomime
Best Programme - Ellie Tomlin
2019
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Best Pantomime
Best Male Comedy Performance - Dave Gallagher
2017
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Best Male Comedy Performance - Dave Gallagher
2015
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Best Pantomime Character - Dave Gallagher
2009
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Noda Nominations
Best Pantomime
Best Pantomime Director - Martyn Pugh
Best Musical Director of a Pantomime - Matthew Thomas
Best Programme - Amber Gibson
Best Pantomime Dame - Martyn Pugh
Best Pantomime Villain - Bonnie Toward
2023
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Best Pantomime
Best Director of a Pantomime - Martyn Pugh
Best Pantomime Dame - Martyn Pugh
Best Musical Director
Best Choreographer - Adele Walmsley & Janet Grime
Best Supporting Performance - Nicholas Davies
Best Programme - Ellie Tomlin
2022
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Best Ensemble
Best Pantomime
Best Programme - Ellie Tomlin
Best Supporting Youth Performer - Tabitha Mossley
2019
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Best Pantomime
2018
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Best Pantomime
Best Female Comedy Performance - Michelle Caton
Best Male Comedy Performance - Dave Gallagher
2017
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Best Pantomime
Best Male Comedy Performance - Dave Gallagher
2015
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Best Pantomime
2014
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Best Pantomime
2012
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Best Pantomime
Best Pantomime Character - Dave Gallagher
Best Pantomime Character - Robin Wolfendale
Best Costumes
2009
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Best Pantomime
Best Pantomime Character - Dave Gallagher
2006