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NYMT/BYMT 2026

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2025 20:38

So with the big reveal of the 50th anniversary programme it feels like a good time to start the 2026 chat!

Here we go again 🥳🥳🥳

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Wigeon · 27/02/2026 09:13

It looks like they are sending the skills workshop offers out first! The booking link also doesn't work for me so I've emailed them, although I'm not sure if it's worth DD doing a second skills workshop (sounds like they're going to get a lot of emails, I feel for the people administrating all this!).

It also says it's a personal booking link, so it sounds like links shouldn't be shared?

ChazzyB · 27/02/2026 09:10

Morning, my Dd also just got offered skills workshop having auditioned for NMW.
annoyingly the link they sent for booking the skills workshop isn’t working. Does everyone else who was offered skill workshop have the same issue? If not could anyone share the link?
Thank you! 🙏

EweCee · 27/02/2026 08:50

Not our year (callback for NMW) - got offered Skills workshop this year which we'll turn down. Thankfully have the BYMT production already confirmed as she'd be disappointed otherwise having done NMW last year!

Good luck to those still waiting!

MxPickles · 27/02/2026 08:47

As my gut told me all along this year is not going to be our year. Good Luck to everyone stil waiting x

Wigeon · 27/02/2026 08:28

Email arrived...DD (auditioned for the NMWs) got a skills workshop. Oh well. Not sure if it's worth doing another skills course when she did one last year, given the expense. Anyone done more than one skills workshop?!

Good luck to everyone else - hopefully you'll all be hearing very soon.

MxPickles · 27/02/2026 08:23

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Give It To Me Want GIF
Operasingerkath · 27/02/2026 08:20

Agony….

Montimom · 27/02/2026 07:15

Friday it is then 🤣

seventwelve25 · 27/02/2026 07:00

No Day but Today!

Biscuitsneeded · 27/02/2026 06:00

Maybe This Time....

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 26/02/2026 20:10

Operasingerkath · 26/02/2026 19:39

Yes that’s true! And featuring NYMT stars too - the lad who played Tyrone Jackson in Fame (known as Z to my DS) is in it!

And to join in, is it ‘Our Time’ yet??

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OMG I knew he looked familiar!!!

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DMEAmum · 26/02/2026 20:08

Operasingerkath · 26/02/2026 19:39

Yes that’s true! And featuring NYMT stars too - the lad who played Tyrone Jackson in Fame (known as Z to my DS) is in it!

And to join in, is it ‘Our Time’ yet??

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Spotted him!!

betswina · 26/02/2026 20:02

Operasingerkath · 26/02/2026 19:39

Yes that’s true! And featuring NYMT stars too - the lad who played Tyrone Jackson in Fame (known as Z to my DS) is in it!

And to join in, is it ‘Our Time’ yet??

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I think we are waiting for "Some Other Time" still! 😂

Operasingerkath · 26/02/2026 19:39

DMEAmum · 26/02/2026 19:36

Thank goodness there are new episodes of Bridgerton tonight to binge and distract me!!

Yes that’s true! And featuring NYMT stars too - the lad who played Tyrone Jackson in Fame (known as Z to my DS) is in it!

And to join in, is it ‘Our Time’ yet??

DMEAmum · 26/02/2026 19:36

Thank goodness there are new episodes of Bridgerton tonight to binge and distract me!!

Lionelblair · 26/02/2026 19:35

Another day another destiny…

MxPickles · 26/02/2026 19:23

Well for sure..... something's coming.

west side story film GIF
HanD31 · 26/02/2026 19:06

Biscuitsneeded · 26/02/2026 18:47

Wonder just how many apt and topical musical songs or lyrics we can make reference to while wait?

I personally think Tony has it wrong (Tonight) and it is in fact One More Day.

Well not ‘I know it’s today’ maybe ‘wait a bit’ 🤔😂

Biscuitsneeded · 26/02/2026 19:02

SharonBotts · 26/02/2026 14:13

Another dumb question maybe, but is there any sort of pecking order to the shows in terms of scale, prestige etc.? For example, is the final show of the season the biggest one? Or, is there always a show that’s performed mainly by younger kids? Is there usually an obvious ‘headline’ show that everyone wants? Obviously WSS is the most famous by a long way so does that mean is the ‘big’ one or does it not work like that at all?

Not a dumb question at all, but in truth although the show that has the greatest concentration of older performers may be very slightly the most polished (hard to call given how high the standard always is across all shows), things like the order within the season must actually come down to creatives' and venue availability. Every year each show will seem to have its special merits, and will require a range of ages, gender and talents. Someone who was hoping for West Side Story and ends up cast in, for example, Everyday, would be extremely churlish to feel miffed. Every show has its advantages and every cast member ends up feeling proud of the show they have helped to create. There might sometimes be one that has slightly more of the younger cast members because of the demands of the story, (and to allow NYMT to give opportunities to all ages if there is another show that is mainly over-16s) but all I can say is that show is just as wonderful, and those kids have an epic adventure with experienced pastoral teams. My DS has been in some of the 'big' shows mentioned upthread (Ragtime, Hunchback, Armchair etc) but he couldn't actually pick a favourite from all of his NYMT experiences from 2026 until now (and neither could I!).

Biscuitsneeded · 26/02/2026 18:50

Comefromaway · 26/02/2026 11:51

Good luck to everyone waiting, I have all my fingers and toes crossed for you.

Whilst you are waiting can I be cheeky and ask for a little vote so my son can play at Tramlines. He is in the band for a singer called Holly Rolfe who has been shortlisted but the winner is chosen by public vote.

https://tramlines.org.uk/explore/apply-to-play/?_gl=1dbatg6_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI__Hj5ov3kgMVCJSDBx2deg3KEAAYASAAEgLFr_D_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAA91WMVcmi-UDZR4vrunPvVxqLJ1Af

Done

Biscuitsneeded · 26/02/2026 18:47

Wonder just how many apt and topical musical songs or lyrics we can make reference to while wait?

I personally think Tony has it wrong (Tonight) and it is in fact One More Day.

allhailthebrain · 26/02/2026 18:20

I need a whole new head!!

MxPickles · 26/02/2026 18:10

We can hope..... plus @allhailthebrain needs a new earworm.

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Lionelblair · 26/02/2026 16:48

Yes please!
Tomorrow, tomorrow….

HanD31 · 26/02/2026 16:25

Biscuits or wine later? Looks like another sleep to go.