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The National Drama Festival took place at ARTRIX Bromsgrove, England
between July 30th and August 2nd 2026 and featured award-winning groups from Belgium, England, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Scotland and Switzerland.

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About Us

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

Our patron is Sir Derek Jacobi.
The 2025/26 Principal Partner is Nick Hern Books

NANTWICH PLAYERS with LEMONS, LEMONS, LEMONS, LEMONS, LEMONS by SAM STEINER

FESTIVALS AND MEMBERS

Discover the NDFA-affiliated festivals and become one for £45 per year. 

They’re the festivals whose groups are eligible to apply for the National Drama Festival

National Drama Festival - The Cream of British Amateur Theatre

national drama festival

July 29th – August 1st 2027
ARTRIX, Bromsgrove, England.

A showcase of NDFA-affiliated festival winners from the British Isles and beyond plus collaborative Studio Spotlights and Feedback Forums 

National Drama Festival Association - Derek Jacobi Award

DEREK JACOBI AWARD

Our play writing award – named after our patron.

Congratulations to Ste Mc – the 2026 winner – with his play ‘Killing ‘Time’

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