Founded in 1967 and with many award-winning productions to their name, The Lowestoft Players are one of East Anglia's premier amateur theatre groups.
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For over 50 years the society has been performing pantomimes, musicals, plays and revues to packed audiences from across the region.
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The society usually performs two musicals, one play/revue and one pantomime per year. These productions are performed at 'The Marina Theatre', or at our own intimate 200 seater theatre 'The Players Theatre' which also doubles up as our own rehearsal and social venue.
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The society currently has over 100 active members who all contribute in their own way, either on the stage, behind the scenes or helping with social activities.
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We have members from all across the local area and we always welcome new members aged 16 and above. In pantomimes and some musicals, junior members are required. Separate auditions are held for junior members. For details on upcoming auditons please check our Facebook page.
About NODA
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), founded in 1899, is the leading representative body for amateur theatre in the UK.
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The Association has a membership of approximately 2000 amateur theatre groups and approximately 800 individual members staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of venues ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls.
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Covering a broad spectrum of age ranges NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic, dance or musical, and those involved backstage, front of house or in society administration.
NODA Production Awards
The Lowestoft Players have received numerous awards for their productions from NODA. Winners not just for their performances, the same standard of excellence on stage is carried through in all of its endeavours off-stage as well.
We strive to make every aspect of our shows imaginative, creative and enjoyable and have also picked up awards for technical aspects as well as poster and programme design. Below is a list of our recent and more historical awards.
2019 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
NODA Best Technical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
2019 - Evita
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
2018 - Made in Dagenham
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2018 - Cinderella
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
2017 - Snow White
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2016 - Dick Whittington
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
2016 - Sister Act
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2015 - Legally Blonde
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2014 - Aspects of Love
NODA Standing Ovation Award (Eastern Region Region 6)
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2014 - Beauty and the Beast
NODA Best Pantomime(Eastern Region Region 6)
2014 - Annie
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2013 - Calendar Girls
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
NODA Poster Design (Eastern Region)
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2013 - Oliver!
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Youth Performance Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2013 - Sleeping Beauty
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
2012 - The Sound of Music
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2012 - Cinderella
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2011 - Our House
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2011 - Annie Get Your Gun
NODA Poster Design Winner (National Final)
NODA Poster Design (Eastern Region)
NODA Best Programme Design - Runner Up (Eastern Region)
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2011 - Robin Hood, Prince of Sherwood
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2010 - South Pacific
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
NODA Poster Design (Eastern Region)
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2010 - Aladdin
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2009 - Chess
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
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2009 - Beauty and the Beast
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2008 - Carousel
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
NODA Best Programme Design Winner (National Final)
NODA Best Poster Design (Easter Region)
2007 - Fiddler On The Roof
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
2007 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
NODA Best Pantomime Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
2005 - Titanic - The Musical
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
2004 - West Side Story
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2003 - Jesus Christ Superstar
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)
2003 - The Scarlet Pimpernel
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Programme Design (Eatern Region)
2001 - Copacabana
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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2000 - Scrooge - The Musical
NODA Best Musical Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
NODA Best Production Award (Eastern Area Region 6)
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1993 - The King and I
NODA Best Poster Design Winner (National Final)
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1986 - Fiddler On The Roof
NODA Best Programme Design (Eastern Region)