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2024 FESTIVAL:
18 - 21 July 2024

Wow. Some very high scores are coming in from NDFA-affiliated festivals. We'll be contacting the groups with over 80 marks over the next few weeks!

National Drama Festival Association

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The NDFA is a registered charity formed in 1964 to encourage amateur theatre through festivals.

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IN A NUTSHELL

Catch up on what’s happened and when in the last few months – in a nutshell!

National Drama Festival - The Cream of British Amateur Theatre

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18 – 21 JULY 2024, COVENTRY
Read all about the Festival.

NDFA Membership

MEMBERSHIP

Who should become a member, how, when and why?  It’s all explained right here.

National Drama Festival Association - Derek Jacobi Award

DEREK JACOBI AWARD

Our play writing award – named after our patron – is open for entries. for the 2023-24 season.

A reminder of what the festival adjudicators said about last year's National Drama Festival participants ...

"... a masterclass in delivering poignant monologues with pathos shown by the younger actors"
Signed, Me By Hannah Mifsud and Christian Santos performed by GAMPA (Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts)
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"... an energetic and enthusiastic performance with a strong ensemble bringing out all the humour of this entertaining piece - a truly authentic northern voice!”
The Pitmen Painters By Lee Hall performed by Durham Dramatic Society
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"... a powerful piece of theatre featuring two compelling performances at its core"
Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea By Jim Newcomb performed by Off Centre Theatre from Monmouth
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'... a masterpiece of acting and directing"
Bookends By Scott Perry performed by New Kinver Players (NKP)
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"... Treasa Davey tackles Beckett’s greatest female role with an artistic aplomb that makes her skittish prattling a mesmerising, unforgettable performance.”
Happy Days By Samuel Beckett performed by Newpoint Players, Newry, Belfast
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'... stirring central performances, rich vocal skills and a host of clever visual images were a treat for the eyes and ear."
A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain By Sami Ibrahim performed by Total Arts Community Theatre (TACT), Tamworth
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'... this young company of actors and musicians had risen to the copious challenges of Berkoff's script. They brought the text to life in an accomplished, visual and slick manner"
Metamorphosis by Steven Berkoff performed by Woking College Theatre Company
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'... a wonderful pair of performances here, switching from one character to another capturing the mood change in the blink of an eye."
Two By Jim Cartright performed by Lane End Players, High Wycombe
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'... a highly original play showing David's interest in Renaissance history."
The Medici Stars By David Sear performed by The Combined Actors of Cambridge
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"... high octane acting from a skilled duo ... they fill the stage in a battle of wits"
Virtual Reality By Alan Arkin performed by The Combined Actors of Cambridge
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"... a beautifully believable portrayal of love and personal growth, in all it’s glory."
Anyone Can Dance By Sean Baker performed by Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group, Oxfordshire
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