NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DRAMA ASSOCIATION
Dear Colleagues
I am writing to advise that the 2016 NANDA One Act Open Play Festival will be staged on the evening of Friday 5th February 2016 commencing at 7-00pm and on the afternoon and evening of Saturday 6th February at 2.00pm and 7.00pm. The Festival which is open to non NANDA members will be held at the Bonington Theatre Arnold
We have been privileged to obtain the services of COLIN TRELIVING whose past NANDA adjudications have been greatly appreciated and valued by member Societies. Colin has extensive experience both as a Director and actor in the region playing and directing in a wide range of productions from musicals to serious drama. We look forward again to his expertise and seasoned judgements.
The One Act Play Festival is part of NANDA’s on-going commitment to this genre primarily to give members of individual Societies wider opportunities for performance and a greater chance to take part in the seasons programming. It is emphasised that in considering taking part in this event Groups are urged to considering entering an Act from their three act productions if such is preferred to a single One Act play.
The winner and runner up of this Festival will be eligible to participate in the Quarter Finals of the All England Theatre Festival in April 2016 and if successful participating in subsequent rounds leading to the British Finals. The dates of these rounds are currently being finalised. The costs of a Nottinghamshire based winner and runner up in participating in such AETF rounds will be the subject of a grant awarded by NANDA of up to £100 per round per group
Best wishes and thanks for all your efforts
Bob Wildgust
Festival Organiser