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doesanybodyhaveamap · 2025-02-23T19:11:42+00:00

Starting a new thread as we filled up the old one! DC 17 is in 6th season with NYMT. Also former BYMTer. These annual threads have been a source of advice, emotional support and camaraderie for those of us with young performers enjoying everything that these awesome organisations bring. 😁

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 22:25

LibbyRuncie · 23/02/2025 21:53

My DD said Canterbury great for both rooms and food! Lovely grounds for when they get some glimpses of down time and shops right outside for buying extra snack and things! Sainsbury’s local and a whole high street of shops! If younger they get let out in small groups and first with pastoral team. The pastoral are FANTASTIC!!! Genuinely awesome and moon after our DC amazingly!

Sounds fabulous!

Operasingerkath · 23/02/2025 22:21

For anyone who has DC in Fame who don’t know about it already, there’s a Snapchat group which has been set up by the cast. If you want to DM me with any details when private messages are back up and running I can get my DS to add them to the group. He found this a brilliant way to get to know everyone a little before his first show as he was a bit nervous at first.

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 22:21

Biscuitsneeded · 23/02/2025 21:45

Well done to your DS. How old is he?

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Thank you! He’s 15, turns 16 in March

LibbyRuncie · 23/02/2025 21:53

My DD said Canterbury great for both rooms and food! Lovely grounds for when they get some glimpses of down time and shops right outside for buying extra snack and things! Sainsbury’s local and a whole high street of shops! If younger they get let out in small groups and first with pastoral team. The pastoral are FANTASTIC!!! Genuinely awesome and moon after our DC amazingly!

Biscuitsneeded · 23/02/2025 21:45

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 20:58

Yes - thank you @doesanybodyhaveamap this thread has been so helpful for my DS - new to NYMT. First year and offered ensemble in Carousel - so excited. Nervous about him being away, and how many towels and snacks?! Any support appreciated.

Well done to your DS. How old is he?

Triflefan · 23/02/2025 21:35

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 21:32

Thank you - mine eats lots but burns all his calories in seconds! Do they share rooms or is there an option to have their own?

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Hmm, it might depend on age groups and locations. I think DS has always shared in Sevenoaks but in Tonbridge and Dulwich they were single rooms

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 21:32

Triflefan · 23/02/2025 21:13

It depends tbh if they’re likely to eat the food or not. There is an awful lot available but it won’t suit everyone.
Send snacks for sure but no nuts.
Regarding towels, I stand by my post earlier. 2!
I was going to extol the virtues of Dock & Bay towels earlier but recognised I was just getting a bit silly in my tired state 😉

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Thank you - mine eats lots but burns all his calories in seconds! Do they share rooms or is there an option to have their own?

Comefromaway · 23/02/2025 21:20

My son has arfid so we sent LOTS of snacks!

Triflefan · 23/02/2025 21:13

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 20:58

Yes - thank you @doesanybodyhaveamap this thread has been so helpful for my DS - new to NYMT. First year and offered ensemble in Carousel - so excited. Nervous about him being away, and how many towels and snacks?! Any support appreciated.

It depends tbh if they’re likely to eat the food or not. There is an awful lot available but it won’t suit everyone.
Send snacks for sure but no nuts.
Regarding towels, I stand by my post earlier. 2!
I was going to extol the virtues of Dock & Bay towels earlier but recognised I was just getting a bit silly in my tired state 😉

Operasingerkath · 23/02/2025 21:12

seventwelve25 · 23/02/2025 20:07

Canterbury looks so posh! My dd has been googling the rooms and already hoping for one with a roof ceiling. She's also very interested in what the food will be like... priorities 🤣

From what my DS said, the food was nicer in Canterbury than Sevenoaks. The accommodation was more comfortable for him in Canterbury too - as I’ve said before, he’s very tall, and the beds were too short in Sevenoaks and he couldn’t stand up under the shower 😂

MxPickles · 23/02/2025 21:02

doesanybodyhaveamap · 23/02/2025 20:46

Sorry guys false alarm 😅

Ahh just imagine the revenue streams that could have produced tho....

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 23/02/2025 20:58

Yes - thank you @doesanybodyhaveamap this thread has been so helpful for my DS - new to NYMT. First year and offered ensemble in Carousel - so excited. Nervous about him being away, and how many towels and snacks?! Any support appreciated.

Biscuitsneeded · 23/02/2025 20:52

Hello All! Thanks very much @doesanybodyhaveamap for setting up the new thread!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 23/02/2025 20:46

Sorry guys false alarm 😅

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Montimom · 23/02/2025 20:42

Truetoself · 23/02/2025 20:38

Wow the Carousel setting sounds amazing!

I think I am as excited as my DD about Fame ......

Get your leg warmers ready!!

Truetoself · 23/02/2025 20:38

Wow the Carousel setting sounds amazing!

I think I am as excited as my DD about Fame ......

MxPickles · 23/02/2025 20:34

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Oh my... that sounds epic!

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Montimom · 23/02/2025 20:34

LibbyRuncie · 23/02/2025 19:41

@Montimom not an imposter at all! We will certainly be in need of your brains and knowledge as well as hearing how your DD gets on! Remind me what she is doing this year?

DD18 not doing NYMT this year as hoping to do Med next year so her head is in the books! She was in Cat Bay last year

DD 15 unfortunately didn’t work out for her this year but DS 13 is doing a workshop so a different year for us for sure!! But still excited to see some of the shows hopefully ❤️

doesanybodyhaveamap · 23/02/2025 20:29

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Triflefan · 23/02/2025 20:28

Evening all!
I’ve just asked DS for the email so I can see the details. Looks like 2 different rehearsal locations for Carousel.
Do we know where they’re actually performing?

MxPickles · 23/02/2025 20:11

We are at Canterbury for Flip. Obv my DC dazzled so much in her LB audition that the panel felt even tho this was not her year for a show her efforts did at least warrant a towel.

Jokes. Obvs

seventwelve25 · 23/02/2025 20:07

Canterbury looks so posh! My dd has been googling the rooms and already hoping for one with a roof ceiling. She's also very interested in what the food will be like... priorities 🤣

Operasingerkath · 23/02/2025 19:57

MxPickles · 23/02/2025 19:47

Oh hai team. Is this the correct place for towel planning?

Definitely, especially if you’re at Sevenoaks, don’t forget your TOWEL - a previous director always referred to it in capital letters 😂. I think my DS said they were provided at Canterbury though

Operasingerkath · 23/02/2025 19:55

Thanks so much @doesanybodyhaveamap! I’m very grateful for this thread too. I am a terrible overthinker and it’s really helped having other more experienced people to ask about my questions rather than be worrying on my own or having to bother NYMT. DS (almost 18) is so grateful for the opportunities he’s had so far. We don’t come from a family with a lot of spare cash or live anywhere near London, and it’s been tough to provide him with the classes and experiences he needs to try to make his way in this extremely challenging industry. He is really excited to be involved in Fame and to learn from some amazing creatives and fellow cast members. He has made fantastic friends over the last 2 years and is looking forward to making more this year.