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Our virtual AGM is on Sunday 13th August at 10am BST

An email is winging its way to all NDFA members this week with the details

Thank you for coming!
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.

Watch the 3 minute video for a snapshot of what happened.
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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’

TicketSource - NDFA Corporate Sponsor

GET IN TOUCH

If you have a question for the NDFA, or would like to have a chat, please complete this short form.  We’ll get back to you very quickly.

Thanks.