NYMT/BYMT 2026

No, all offers go out together. It's unusual for people to turn down NYMT show offers, and even more so if they were to get a lead. If it were to happen then they would recast the role (probably from within their cast) and someone else (most likely from a NMW) would be invited to join the cast.

@SharonBottsI think all the offers go out at the same time. Well, they are emailed show by show, usually starting with the NMW offers. Last year my DC was offered a NMW which we accepted and paid for. And two weeks later they received a new offer of being in one of the shows. So my DC was probably second choice for that role. They were obviously delighted and started rehearsal with the rest of the cast in April!

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if they offer parts to leads first before offering to smaller roles and ensemble? For example, do they wait until their first choice for, say, Maria in WSS has accepted the part before offering their second choice Maria a different role or ensemble part etc.?

Last year my DC was offered BYMT before NYMT. I think she turned down the initial BYMT offer but was subsequently offered two more shows very late in time as well.

Yes good point, NYMT will know that Friday is the day BYMT offers have to be accepted. I suspect the NYMT emails will be out this week - maybe as late as Friday daytime if they are still wrangling clashes etc- but they are likely to make sure people have news before the end of the day. If your DC is in the system for both, maybe have the conversation in advance about their prioroties so you can act quickly if news comes during Friday!

Mine has just asked the same thing!

Having the same dilemma, as my DD has been offered a production with BYMT, and was recalled for NMW with NYMT, having done a skills course last year, and is really keen to do a NMW if offered. I might well be wrong, but I think NYMT will be well aware that lots of DC audition for both and that the BYMT deadline for acceptance is Friday, so will want to get their offers out before end of play on Friday. Good luck to all with the outcomes and decisions :)

It did come Wednesday in 24 and it came Friday last year after Tuesday auditions so it could be today. Seems to be more towards the end of the day but could all change this year- who knows. My dc just asked to let them know if any news on the ‘mums group’ 🤣

Who else admits to refreshing their inbox a fair few times already?! I know realistically it's a bit too early - I mean that would be some super speedy processing of 600 - 700 young people! Now just need to keep busy for the next day or so!!

Thank you, yes I have been sat here pondering for days about what to do and then came across this thread. She auditioned for NYMT last year and had two recalls and ended up with skills residential which she attended. She has said if she gets into NYMT show or NMW that would 100% be her preference. Obviously there is a big chance she won’t get in to one, so we don’t want to decline BYMT as she got into one of the shows she was really hoping for. I’ll do what you suggest and if not heard by Thursday afternoon maybe email BYMT and see if we can come back to them once we have heard. Thank you.

That's a tricky one. If it gets to Friday morning with no NYMT news, could you ask BYMT for an extension until Monday 'while you assess your finances'? If offered both, what would your DD prefer, do you think? I think it's very likely you will have NYMT news this week, based on past experience, but it might go close to the wire.

I think keep on eking out those biscuits. They normally say 'by the end of the week', so I wouldn't bank on anything before then.

Has anyone been thought the process for BYMT and NYMT in the same year and had potential clashes? My DD has been offered a place in one of BYMT’s shows this year and had two recalls for NYMT. I haven’t confirmed her place with BYMT as it will depend on the outcome of NYMT. We would also require help with funding. Do I need to start that process with BYMT or should I wait? I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. I am hoping we hear back from NYMT today or tomorrow as we need to confirm with BYMT by Friday.

Thankfully after a day off work my inbox is replacing biscuits! My DD thinks today but I am prepping for tomorrow.

Is it too early to open the gin?

I've bought nice ones, specially.

I foresee a heavy day on the biscuits….🙏🏼

With the shows they are given their part when initially cast, so you may get an email saying they've been cast as X role in Y show, or ensemble in Z show. The NMWs are different - they tend to play around and experiment a lot more, for example they might have multiple people doing a particular role to see if it works best with a particular age or gender etc, so you wouldn't get told a particular role with those.

It’s been so helpful reading this thread and as I’ve just been lurking I thought I would finally post. My ds was recalled for a couple of shows and, like everyone, is really hoping to be cast. He was feeling a bit sad that he only got to show one side of his acting and singing as it was either pick the serious piece or comedy not both. Do they cast the shows and let everyone know their role before they start or are they cast when they begin rehearsals? And is it the same with the NMW or are they a bit more relaxed? Thanks so much to those with experience for being on this chat

As I understand it, the new musical workshops are likely to be cast from the DC who attended the specific new musical workshop recalls AND from those who were recalled for a show (or shows) but ultimately not placed. So your DC could get WSS, or a workshop offer, or a skills course.

Oh, that's interesting. I assumed as we weren't seen for one in second stage that that was off the table. One of the people they befriended in the first round was called for a NMW.

Don't forget if your DC doesn't get WSS there's also the possibility they may be offered a workshop. Sorry if you already know that but I wanted to make sure that was clear!

Thanks to all who have replied on the courses - super helpful and means we can make a quick decision.
Recalled for WSS only.

But I'm sending you all the best biscuits in the meantime! I'm really sad my DS can't be in a show this year but I don't envy you the trepidation of the next few days.

I also agree. I think they just meant they had completed their last recall session. There will need to be conversations within creative teams for the individual projects, but also across the teams to make sure there are no clashes, and then I'm sure the core team need an overview too in order to decide how best to place everybody. I think, from experience, you don't need to get psyched up just yet. Later this week would be my best bet.