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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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NeedyZebra · 26/02/2026 09:08

still waiting, on the edge of my seat! 😂

Biscuitsneeded · 26/02/2026 08:08

Just to sound a note of caution before you open all the biscuits/drink all the wine - the instagram post suggests all decisions are made, but they probably need a little time to set up all the emails, especially the show cast emails which will be different for each individual role. I also think in the past they let the creatives have a sort of cooling off period in case they wanted to change anything. So it would be lovely if it was today, but don't sit and wait for an email - I think it could still be tomorrow. Whatever happens, it won't be too long now!

anyonefancythetheatre · 26/02/2026 07:45

I’m so excited for kids, and parents, I don’t know. Fingers crossed for you all

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 26/02/2026 07:41

Finger crossed everyone! Looking forward to hearing the news

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Mumster40 · 26/02/2026 07:33

600 recalled!!! Gulp. Good luck everyone x

Lionelblair · 26/02/2026 07:29

cake & wine 🙏🏼
it’s today surely.

seventwelve25 · 26/02/2026 05:57

Montimom · 25/02/2026 23:22

Are we still on biscuits or is it acceptable to start on the wine now ???

I'd have certainly joined you if I wasn't loaded with cold and in need of an early night!
In the meanwhile, I'm thinking a Bruce-sized chocolate cake might be needed to get through the day ahead?

Montimom · 25/02/2026 23:22

Are we still on biscuits or is it acceptable to start on the wine now ???

MxPickles · 25/02/2026 20:38

allhailthebrain · 25/02/2026 20:30

Ok Chris, you're done - just press send now.

I mean, it's that easy, right...? 😉

Seriously, well done Team NYMT on the massive jigsaw puzzle, and now...

...we continue to wait!

Sutton Foster begins singing in my head again

Oh I know the admin of dropping all the names in to a mailing list double checking and getting it all actually delivered accurately takes time, but knowing it is sooooo close but not knowing

Mood Reaction GIF by Freeform's Single Drunk Female
allhailthebrain · 25/02/2026 20:30

Ok Chris, you're done - just press send now.

I mean, it's that easy, right...? 😉

Seriously, well done Team NYMT on the massive jigsaw puzzle, and now...

...we continue to wait!

Sutton Foster begins singing in my head again

MxPickles · 25/02/2026 20:16

Lionelblair · 25/02/2026 20:01

Wow 600 recalled! Numbers are immense. Well, all a bit tantalising knowing it’s all there. Surely tomorrow….
good luck to all kids in whatever opportunity comes their way. 🤗

Did I win the 200 a day sweepstake?

Honestly seeing these numbers my expectations are low for DD this year. Hope the wait isn't too much longer!

soolin · 25/02/2026 20:15

doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/02/2026 20:11

It’s on Chris’ personal instagram

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I’ve looked and it’s not there for me agghhh!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/02/2026 20:11

soolin · 25/02/2026 20:08

I can’t even find this 😂

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It’s on Chris’ personal instagram

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soolin · 25/02/2026 20:08

doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/02/2026 19:25

Exciting!!

I can’t even find this 😂

MxPickles · 25/02/2026 20:04

Visual Representation....

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MxPickles · 25/02/2026 20:02

doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/02/2026 19:25

Exciting!!

The exact numbers ... NYMT tell us you stalked this thread without telling us you stalked this thread 😂

Is there are chance could be out tonight? To post that to socials means they know that people will see it and be waiting...

Lionelblair · 25/02/2026 20:01

Wow 600 recalled! Numbers are immense. Well, all a bit tantalising knowing it’s all there. Surely tomorrow….
good luck to all kids in whatever opportunity comes their way. 🤗

Biscuitsneeded · 25/02/2026 19:47

Fingers firmly crossed it is SOON now! Break a leg to all your talented and brave DC, and remember if it's not what they hoped for this time, that there have been so many young people, even in the relatively short history of this annual thread, who have been disappointed one year and ecstatic the next. They are all clearly very talented and should feel really proud of how far they have come. I know I couldn't have done anything like this at their age - still couldn't now!

HanD31 · 25/02/2026 19:35

Oh gosh will it be tomorrow 🤔 surely not now?

seventwelve25 · 25/02/2026 19:29

Arghhhhhhhhh I can't cope! Just shown dd and she's hopping around like a crazy thing! Best wishes for everyone! Xx

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/02/2026 19:25

Exciting!!

NYMT/BYMT 2026
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seventwelve25 · 25/02/2026 19:01

Ooh sleuthing, I like it! 😁 Dd got a NMW last year and that arrived mid afternoon - I remember because I remember excactly what I was doing at work 🤣

nogoingbacktothefuture · 25/02/2026 18:47

Looking at last year's thread, the skills workshops went out first, closely followed by NMW and then the productions

seventwelve25 · 25/02/2026 18:33

There won't be any 'no' emails as everybody is offered something, be that a skills workshop, NMW or show. I think someone mentioned earlier that emails go out in projects, but I reckon the timing of those is relatively close together, that is, all in one afternoon, if that makes sense xx

CakeAndABath · 25/02/2026 18:15

Do the yes emails go out before or after the no emails?

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