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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTS DRAMA ASSOCIATION
PROPOSED 2010 ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

I was asked at the last NANDA Executive to look at the present arrangements and current position of the One Act Play Festival with a view to it being revitalised as part of the NANDA 2010 programme of events
Accordingly in November of this year I conducted initial consultations with Hayley and Roy in attempt to gauge early views/opinions. I have also spoken informally to other members and Groups with a view to reporting to the Executive and the new Sub Committee
From these consultations it is my firm view that the planning of a 2010 Festival should be pursued based on the following comments/ information received.

. The One Act Play provides a rich source of entertainment and a valuable learning ground particularly for member Societies to experiment both in terms of the types of performance and the development of new and younger talent. Given recognition of these factors alone it was thought NANDA should continue to maintain the One Act Festival as part of its portfolio.

. It is believed that NANDA as well as looking for support for the One Act Festival from existing Societies should also extend its reach to embrace the large number of Societies in Nottinghamshire and the neighbouring Counties. Moreover it is thought that the catchment could also be extended to engage local adult education colleges.

. Is felt that there is a need for a substantial marketing programme to be formulated and delivered in early 2009. Key targets were defined as promotions to all Societies in Nottinghamshire, the release of a series of articles for press, radio and television and individual presentations to a range of interested parties and supporters. The development of a new dynamic marketing campaign is thought essential as the absence of a substantive campaign in recent years maybe partly the cause of current problems

. There appeared consensus that there was a need for a new venue to be sought with extensive facilities and status to deliver a major Festival. Several potential venues have already been explored with costings and dates/booking representing an early priority. These early soundings have revealed every possibility of an attractive new venue being located at reasonable cost.

. There was need to recognise that if an event of the scale envisaged were to take place together with an associated marketing and administrative plan it is felt unlikely that the Budget would be under £1000 The recovery of which would in the first instance be by way of application for available grants and secondly by reference to ticket sales. (E.g. if 8 groups took part; the final awards evening would be packed as is the usual practice achieved by the Youth Festival.)

. It was also thought desirable that the event should be linked to the All England Theatre Festival which in 2010 is to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with the National Finals being held at nearby Litchfield. In the past such linkage has proved difficult to achieve but NANDA lack of involvement is considered regrettable particularly given the very high standards achieved and the major All England Festival planned for 2010.

Given the above consultations I remain convinced that NANDA should continue with the One Act Play Festival and that

RW be authorised to proceed with the convening of an early meeting in the New Year of the Sub Committee to define the full details of a proposed working plan for the delivery of the 2010 Festival for presentation to the Executive