Jarrow theatre celebrating success with four performance award nominations
The team received a total of four nominations.
A Jarrow performing arts group is celebrating a series of award nominations.
Jarrow Musical Theatre Company, which performed its first show in 1955, received four separate nominations for the National Operatic and Dramatic Association’s north awards.
The awards celebrate the best of amateur theatre from across the UK with the regional area falling between North Yorkshire and the Scottish borders.
Performance Award nominations were received for the team’s production of SNow White And The Seven Dwarfs, which kicked off in November 2025 and Jesus Christ Superstar, which hit the stage in May.
Two individuals within the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar have also been recognised as part of the nominations. Joseph Coulson and Scott Allenby were included for their roles as Judas and Pontius Pilate respectively.
The company’s Secretary, Sharon Wood, said: “For a little society we’re quite proud of the fact we’ve done so well.”
“We’re really lucky, for the last few years we’ve received nominations for the shows we’ve done and we’ve had individual nominations” she added.
“It’s nice to think what we’re trying to bring to the people of South Tyneside is recognised as being a high standard.”
Proud of the fact every production includes live music rather than pre recorded sounds, the team behind the nominated pantomime was 40 people strong, from the band to lighting and actors.
The full company has around 60 members.
“It’s not just the cast, it’s all the backstage crew, it’s the people who do the lighting and make sure the sound is perfect too” added Sharon.
She continued: “You’re hoping it increases your audience members but you’re also hoping people who want to be involved in amateur theatre will take a look.”
The company currently have a full quota of junior members but are welcoming people aged 18 or over across acting, costumes, front of house work, props and more.
Sharon concluded: “For the cast it lets them know they’re doing something right too”
The nominated productions and performers will find out if they are successful at an awards ceremony in October.