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NYMT/BYMT 2024!

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Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2023 14:20

Seeing as NYMT have announced their shows, it feels like a good time to start a thread for anyone with DC planning on auditioning for 2024 for either NYMT or BYMT - as performers or musicians, or as assistant creatives. Please come and say hi and tell us a bit about your DC. There are lots of experienced parents of DC who have been part of both organisations, and these threads are always genuinely supportive and helpful.
I'll invite some previous thread participants below - please come and say hi!

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yodaforpresident · 15/08/2024 23:54

I saw some of the photographs @Grumblema and the staging looks amazing.

Grumblema · 15/08/2024 13:00

Break a leg to the cast of Wonderland in Alice.(BYMT) Can't wait to see you all on stage in the Octagon,
Bolton on Saturday. The teaser clips look amazing!!

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Biscuitsneeded · 15/08/2024 12:07

Also - how lovely for Our House that Mike Jibson and Suggs visited rehearsals!

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Biscuitsneeded · 15/08/2024 11:27

Break a leg to Catastrophe Bay!

There will be pictures and usually they are posted on the FB group and you download any you want. You just have to credit the photographer if you reuse them on social media.

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LibbyRuncie · 15/08/2024 08:21

Morning! Good luck to everyone in Cat for opening night!!!! We have a patchwork of friends and family going over the performances but we don’t get to see her until Saturday!!!

Does anyone know if there will be pictures taken and if we’re able to buy them please?

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Biscuitsneeded · 13/08/2024 07:56

There are three 5* reviews on Twitter for Into the Woods. Not surprised.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 12/08/2024 20:45

LibbyRuncie · 12/08/2024 20:33

We’re going to go to mercato matropolitano which is street food hall and bars! 13 mins from theatre

Ooh yes, DC went there during ITW and loved it!

Mcmumager · 12/08/2024 20:39

Ooh sounds interesting. There will be 7 of us ranging from teens to grannies - do you just turn up if it’s like box park?

Kittykat57 · 12/08/2024 20:37

Mercato metropolitan is just past the other Southwark playhouse theatre. It's a great venue with so much choice of
Food and drink. Perfect in this weather.
It reminded me of a box park .

LibbyRuncie · 12/08/2024 20:33

We’re going to go to mercato matropolitano which is street food hall and bars! 13 mins from theatre

doesanybodyhaveamap · 12/08/2024 20:33

Mcmumager · 12/08/2024 16:40

Does anyone have any recommendations for nice pre show dinner next to Southwark elephant please?

There's a really good pizza place across the road, it's called Theo's.

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Biscuitsneeded · 12/08/2024 20:15

Right by the theatre there's not much except for a Pret and a Sainsburys. But near the Thames link station (not the tube) there seemed to be a new development with restaurants etc. Maybe see what Google maps brings up?. Afraid I haven't investigated myself.

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Mcmumager · 12/08/2024 16:40

Does anyone have any recommendations for nice pre show dinner next to Southwark elephant please?

Comefromaway · 11/08/2024 08:57

I think Leicester might have been a bit different because they’d all been staying at the Premier Inn all week so several parents booked an extra night.

my son went clubbing and pretty much pulled an all nighter. He just about made breakfast.

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Biscuitsneeded · 11/08/2024 08:00

There's not usually any sort of 'do' because people have to get home or to hotels and it would also be a bit of a safeguarding nightmare for NYMT! However the over 18s often do go on to a pub or club, but as far as the little ones are concerned, it's a case of sign out, grab suitcase and say goodbyes. Usually lots of tears so you'll need to remind them they can hopefully see their cast mates at the Christmas concert (no news about that yet as far as I know).

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Mcmumager · 10/08/2024 22:06

We are Derbyshire too @LibbyRuncie but have dc in ‘our house’. Not sure how it works in London but in Leicester last year there was also a bit of a get together afterwards on the last night then the older ones went clubbing! No idea what happens in London!

Mumster40 · 10/08/2024 20:25

Congratulations to everyone in ITTW! Was blown away by how brilliant everyone was! LOVED it x

LibbyRuncie · 10/08/2024 20:00

Change of plan! Now looking for a hotel! It’s just going to be tooooo late to drive back! 🤦‍♀️

doesanybodyhaveamap · 10/08/2024 19:45

LibbyRuncie · 10/08/2024 19:08

Can I ask a practical question for cat B please? They finish after the sat night performance… we have literally got to drive back to Derbyshire straight after so looking for parking but does anyone know what the likely finish time will be please?

ITW finished at around 10:30, but I'd allow yourself plenty of time after the final show for collecting their stuff and tearful goodbyes!

There are quite a few parking spaces nearby through the JustPark app

LibbyRuncie · 10/08/2024 19:08

Can I ask a practical question for cat B please? They finish after the sat night performance… we have literally got to drive back to Derbyshire straight after so looking for parking but does anyone know what the likely finish time will be please?

LibbyRuncie · 10/08/2024 18:56

Okey dokey! Won’t waste space on pot noodles and such then?! Flapjacks etc it is then! I imagine deliveroo will be summoned a few times!

Kittykat57 · 10/08/2024 18:21

I simply loved Into the Woods last night and am back again today. My DS is going to be on a big come down next week. So much talent on that stage!

With regard to accommodation, there is zero time in between shows and rehearsals. They have time to pop to Sainsbury's or Pret but no time for anything hot. There is a good breakfast in the morning and I would suggest bringing some high energy snacks for their room. I am hoping to get tickets for Cat bay.

DMEAmum · 10/08/2024 17:58

Wow…. How incredible was Into The Woods?! We managed to get tickets for Friday, then stayed over in London before dropping DS off in Canterbury for Our House rehearsals today. ITW has definitely set the standard for NYMT 2024 productions. CB and OH have a lot to live up to!!!

Operasingerkath · 10/08/2024 16:19

Biscuitsneeded · 10/08/2024 16:13

@Operasingerkath This is lovely to hear. Our young friend who who also did the Lightning Boy workshop said exactly the same - she loved it all. Hope your DS will be back at auditions next year!

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He absolutely will be if we can possibly manage it!

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Biscuitsneeded · 10/08/2024 16:13

Operasingerkath · 10/08/2024 16:10

So pleased ITW is going well! Sad we couldn’t see it, and unfortunately can’t make Cat Bay either, but we are going to Our House. My DS in the meantime has been workshopping Lightning Boy in Canterbury. After being a little disappointed he didn’t get one of the full shows this year, he has had the best time-amazing experience from start to finish! He’s made loads of new friends and thoroughly enjoyed the process of the workshop, especially working with the writers and creatives so closely. Keeping fingers crossed it makes it for a full show next year! We loved the sections we got to see at the showcase. All the best to the all the casts for their shows in the next few weeks.

@Operasingerkath This is lovely to hear. Our young friend who who also did the Lightning Boy workshop said exactly the same - she loved it all. Hope your DS will be back at auditions next year!

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