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NODA AWARDS
Award-Winning Youth Theatre
At Starmaker Theatre Company, we are incredibly proud to have received numerous NODA London Awards and nominations over the years. These achievements are a testament to the dedication, passion and talent of our young performers, creative team and volunteers, and demonstrate that Starmaker is far more than an average youth theatre company.
Our productions are regularly recognised for their outstanding quality, with praise for performance, direction, choreography, musical direction and technical achievement. Every award and nomination reflects the hard work and commitment of everyone involved in bringing our productions to life.
We invite you to explore our NODA reports, where independent reviewers share their thoughts on our performances and the exceptional standard our members consistently achieve. We hope they provide a glimpse into the supportive, ambitious and inspiring environment that makes Starmaker so special.
2026
Our House
Youngstars Award
(NODA London)
Our fabulous production of Our House in 2025 won the the NODA London "Youngstars Award" 2026. It was a huge testament to the whole team effort with fabulous staging, sound, lighting and scenery, as well as over 150 costumes and props.
2024
Charlie Kendall
The Harvey Kesselman Comedy Award For Best Comedic Performance (District 13 - NODA London)
Charlie Kendall won the District 13 NODA London Award and was nominated for the NODA London Regional Award for "The Harvey Kesselman Comedy Award for Best Comedic Performance in a Play or Musical" for his performance as Dupree W Dupree in Cry-Baby in 2023.
2018
Spelling Bee
Youngstars Award
(District 13 - NODA London)
Our production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2017 was designed, directed and musically directed by Matthew Harcourt and choreographed by Kitty Pilgrim-Morris. It won the District 13 Youngstars Award by NODA London in 2018.
2013
Matthew Harcourt
Malcolm Rose Award For Best Male Character in a G&S
(District 13 - NODA London)
Matthew Harcourt won the District 13 NODA London "Malcolm Rose Award for Best Male character in a G&S" for his talented performance as Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance in 2013.
2013
Matthew Harcourt
Ken Wirdnam Award for Best Male Character in a Musical
(NODA London)
Matthew Harcourt was awarded the "Ken Wirdnam Trophy for Best Male Character in a Musical or Operetta" for his performance as Jean Valjean in our production of Les Miserables (Schools edition) in 2013.
2012
Oliver!
Kathleen Oyler Award For Chorus Work (District 13 - NODA London)
The cast of Oliver won the Disctrict 13 NODA London "Kathleen Oyler Award For Chorus Work" for our production of Oliver! in 2012.
2026
Our House
Youngstars Award
(District 13 - NODA London )
Our production of Our House won the District 13 NODA London "Youngstars Award" in 2026. Directed by Oliver Widdis, Musically Directed by Katie Upton, Choreographed by Shannon Wake and Produced by Vicki Widdis.
2023
Starmaker Theatre Company
Flame Award
(NODA London)
NODA London "Flame Award" for Inspirational Contribution to the Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre in 2023. It was awarded for our determination and success in rebuilding the company from scratch post covid.
2018
Matthew Harcourt
Flame Award
(NODA London)
The NODA London "Flame Award" was awarded to the talented and gifted Matthew Harcourt for his outstanding achievement as director/musical director for Starmaker's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2018.
2013
Les Miserables
Youngstars Award
(District 13 - NODA London)
Our production of Les Miserables won the District 13 NODA London "Youngstars Award", which was directed by David Savage with Anton Gwilt as musical director in 2013.
2013
David Savage
Flame Award
(NODA London)
The NODA London "Flame Award" was awarded to David Savage for inspirational contribution to the pursuit of excellence in theatre in 2013 .
2012
Josh Gwilt
Louise English Trophy Nomination
(District 13 - NODA London)
Josh Gwilt was nominated for the regional NODA London "Louise English Trophy for a person under 30 who has made an outstanding contribution to their society)" for his fantastic performance as Fagin in the production of Oliver! in 2012.
2025
Oliver Widdis
Louise English Trophy Nomination
(District 13 - NODA London)
Having been a valued member for over 10 years, Oliver was nominated for regional NODA London "Louise English Trophy for a person under 30 who has made an outstanding contribution to their society". Oliver performed in 15 shows and directed several productions for Starmaker.
2019
In The Heights
Youngstars Award
(District 13 - NODA London)
Our production of In The Heights in 2018 won the District 13 NODA London "Youngstars Award" in 2019. It was co-directed and musical direction by Matthew Harcourt and co-director Amelia Dorey and choreographed by Jenna Ellis.
2017
David Savage
Flame Award
(NODA London)
The NODA London "Flame Award" was awarded to founder and chairman of Starmaker Theatre Company David Savage for inspirational contribution to the performing arts in 2017.
2013
Ashleigh Payne
Malcolm Rose Award for Best Female Character in a G&S
(District 13 - NODA London)
Ashleigh Payne won the District 13 NODA London "Malcolm Rose Award for Best Female Character in a G&S" for her performance as Mabel in Pirates of Penzance in 2013.
2013
Pirates of Penzance
Dorothy Lawson G&S Award
(District 13 - NODA London)
Starmaker Theatre Company won the District 13 NODA London award for the "Dorothy Lawson G&S Award" for our production of Pirates of Penzance in 2013, and nominated for the Regional Award.