We are proud celebrate the outstanding success of Ormskirk School at the District 6 National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Awards, where the school took home five awards and secured a place in the regional finals.
The awards ceremony, held at the Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, recognised the incredible talent, creativity and dedication of Ormskirk School’s students and staff, with honours for both their musical theatre and student-led drama productions.
The school received three awards for its ambitious and visually impressive production of Singin’ in the Rain, which famously featured real rain on stage. The production won Best Staging, while directors Sarah Simm and Paula Carter were recognised with the Best Director award for their work bringing the show to life.
Student performer Charlie Geldart also received the prestigious Rep’s Choice Award for his standout performance as Don Lockwood, impressing judges as he tapped his way through the rain during the show’s iconic musical numbers.
Ormskirk School was also recognised for its powerful student-led drama No Man’s Land. Written, performed and directed by Sixth Form A-Level Drama and Theatre students, the production received four nominations and went on to win Best Ensemble in a Youth Production and Best Youth Drama. The awards highlight the creativity, collaboration and dedication of the young theatre-makers involved.
Thanks to their success at the District 6 awards, Ormskirk School will now progress to the NODA regional finals in Manchester this May, where they will represent the district and compete against other leading productions from across the region.
The NODA Awards celebrate excellence in amateur theatre across the UK, recognising the dedication and talent of performers, directors and volunteers who bring theatre to life in their communities.
Everyone at Endeavour Learning Trust would like to congratulate the students and staff at Ormskirk School on this fantastic achievement and wish them the very best of luck in the regional finals. ????