Program Farndale Final

The Greater Manchester Drama Federation (GMDF) is recognised as one of the
leading associations representing amateur theatre in the North West of England.
The GMDF's affiliated network alone makes it one of the largest regional
organisations of its type and it's Full Length Festival, is probably the largest drama festival to be
held in Europe. Entries into this Festival are adjudicated by four adjudicators throughout the season
and their awards across various categories of drama are announced at our prestigious Awards
Evening during the summer. We also hold a long established, annual, high quality, week long, One
Act Play Festival which, next year, will be held at CHADS Theatre, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme.
SK8 5AU. Details are on our website.
To provide a central organisation through which the membership can take co-operative and concerted
action in all matters which concern non-professional theatre.
To involve and encourage at all times, in every facet of the theatre, the youth drama movement in the
Greater Manchester area .
To promote 'live theatre' to the general public in, thus providing a cultural activity of acknowledged
value in this modern era of increased leisure time .
NATIONAL OPERATIC and DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION
Serving Amateur Theatre since 1899
Inspiring theatre
Our vision is that amateur theatre is successful and sustainable, providing a
range of opportunities for people to develop their skills and enjoy taking part, at
all levels.
Mission
We are here to support the education and information needs of individuals and organisations with
high quality services and products that contribute to the success of amateur theatre, as well as
encouraging appreciation of the sector by participants and audiences alike.
We aim to:
• Help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and
performance
• Give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector.
• Provide leadership and advice to enable the amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and
opportunities of the 21st century.
www.noda.org.uk