Useful LINKS

=============== USEFUL LINKS ==============

N.O.D.A.   The National Operatic and Dramatic Association

, founded in 1899, is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership of some 2500 amateur/community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country's leading professional theatres to village halls.

National Operatic & Dramatic Association

click here for NODA - LONDON AREA   (which covers Oxfordshire)

Amdram.co.uk - The site’s primary intention is to promote amateur theatre. Has a useful groups, events & people search facility.   www.Amdram.co.uk

Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community was first conceptually designed by a team of amdram enthusiasts who realised that the internet would become an ever increasingly important promotion mechanism for amateur theatre groups and societies.
www.Amdram.net

Amateur Dramatic - contains over 40 articles written by their experts who continually update and add new content.
www.AmateurDramatic.co.uk

"Sardines" - The UK's professional magazine for the amateur theatre.  Information & show guide etc.  www.SardinesMagazine.co.uk

Amateur Stage Magazine  - a national monthly magazine aimed at the amateur theatre community, bringing news, reviews, features, interviews and show listings to amateur theatre enthusiasts. 
Email: editor@asmagazine.co.uk
www.AmateurStageMagazine.co.uk

Stage Talk - A monthly TV spot by satellite (free-to-air) & on-line. They also have a what's on page, a ticketing service and various other features.
www.StageTalk.tv

ScriptSwap - The place to go if you have old scripts or need scripts for a future production. A new website that we hope will become the eBay of the theatre world. It`s totally free to join and there are no hidden fees. (If you do go there and think `where is everybody?`, remember that this site was only launched recently - we have to start somewhere!)
www.scriptswap.co.uk

============= WHAT'S ON SITES ============

Newbury theatre guide - Find out about theatre events coming up in and around Newbury and West Berkshire, reaching out to Oxford, Basingstoke and Reading.    www.NewburyTheatre.co.uk

Daily Info - What's on & advertising, has a good Theatre section reviews. They will even send a reviewer to the first night of your show if you ask.
www.dailyinfo.co.uk

WhereCanWeGo.com Britain's What's On Event Guide.
www.WhereCanWeGo.com

============= THEATRES ============

Oxford Playhouse - Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW
www.OxfordPlayhouse.com    Box Off Tel: 01865 305305

New Theatre - Geogre St, Oxford, OX1 2AG
Box Off Tel: 0844 847 1585 (exorbitant booking fees apply!).
Theatre (Postal Bookings & enquiries) 01865 320760.
www.NewTheatreOxford.org.uk

The Watermill Theatre - Bagnor, Newbury, Berks RG20 8AE.
Built in a stunning converted mill situated in beautiful gardens on the bank of the river Lambourn just outside Newbury.
Box Off: 01635 46044.
www.watermill.org.uk

'THE MILL AT SONNING - Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TY.
A delightful theatre set on the river. It provides an appealing theatrical experience that includes  an excellent dinner in the restaurant before watching the play.
Box Office: 0118 969 8000
www.MillatSonning.com