NYMT/BYMT 2026

Yes! I saw that..! Maybe they just meant that the casting auditions were done…. Here’s hoping for a quick response this year x

Everyday casting complete!! They put up a post yesterday! Would be great to hear soon 💕 (no nails left)

Re the age group thing on the skills course - DD says she was in a group of 11-14s or maybe 15s (she was 13 at the time). The older ones were on the same site, eating in the canteen etc, but doing different sessions and socialising separately.

My YP also had their callback today for Everyday. Was meant to have Ragged Child too, but we pulled out due to dates.
They said it went ok, but like others said the 2 hours was a bit rushed and didn't really have time to do the acting properly, which was disappointing as they are an actor-singer and can't dance, so didn't get to really show their acting ability. They did really enjoy it and also said the talent in the room was insane, so was pleased and proud to get this far. They feel that a show offer is unlikely due to fluffing one note and the dancing was really fast and hard, but the song they danced to was a 'banger'! So great experience and well done to NYMT for making it so welcoming

Thanks@Biscuitsneeded I wasn’t sure if it would be ok to email them this week whilst they are so busy with casting. I didn’t want to bother them - but as you say it’s probably better to pre empt being offered something that might clash.

Reading this thread has made me wise my DD auditioned for NYMT as well as BYMT. it sounds like such a lovely audition process.

Ooh lovely thanks for the info. Can't wait to hear what everyone got. We will have a pre-chat about it so I can sort if the offer comes in school hours.
Is it always Easter or are some skills courses Summer?

@OverthinkingTaxi My DD did the skills course last Easter - here is what they sent in advance about how the days were structured. I will check with DD about the age grouping! I posted a bit earlier on this thread in a bit more detail about how DD found it (summary: she loved it!)

Last year the results of the auditions were emailed later in the afternoon on the 3rd day after the last audition day. Just checked, last audition day was a Tuesday in the half-term and the emails came through Friday later afternoon. It may be longer if more yp have auditioned this year?

Glad everyone has had a good experience at the recalls. Think it’s going to be a tense few days. Results normally in the week after- hopefully by Thursday but can vary.

Glad everyone has had a good experience at the recalls. Think it’s going to be a tense few days. Results normally in the week after- hopefully by Thursday but can vary.

Are the results usually out within the week?

Lovely to hear all the positive feedback from recalls. My DS also said the talent was insane this year! He also felt that 2 hours was too short, they literally had no time for the acting. He preferred it when it was 3 hours. Let's hope this week passes quickly .

Hi, Just popped on to say thanks for all the info on this thread. Loved reading through it all. First year of NYMT auditions and had a recall for WSS. So many very talented kids in the room. We loved every minute of the process and found the team really wonderful. I hope they all do really well. If it helps, when asked how it went mine also said, 'yeah, it was fine'. Haha. Followed by, 'the standard of talent in the room was just insane'. Imagine every session was similar so congratulations to all. Quick question - so we can make a quick decision - can anyone tell me about the skills course. Is it mixed ages or do they group them and how is the week structured? TIA!

Also, if you think there are dates your DC would not be able to do in terms of workshops, you could email NYMT in the next few days so they can bear that in mind, rather than them offering something your DC can't do.

@betswina thankyou that is helpful to know!

The new musical workshop dates are there - added very recently I think:
https://nymt.org.uk/new-writing/

Can't see any dates for the skills courses up there, but from memory we were emailed the dates and booking links together with the recall outcome last year (my DD had a recall for NMW, and was ultimately offered a skills course, which she did and loved). The places for the skills course went very fast (within a few hours of emails going out) - so they ended up putting more courses on due to high demand.

You can see the dates for the New Musical Workshops on this page by clicking on the name of the musical: https://nymt.org.uk/new-writing/

I can’t see the dates for the skills workshops though.

Does anyone know if the dates for the new musical workshops and skills workshops are on the website yet? - I’m trying work out if there are any clashes if my yp were offered any of these options rather than the show she was called back for. ( I don’t want to email the NYMT this weekend while they are busy with callbacks!) I couldn’t find this info but may have missed it somewhere. Thanks and hope everyone’s callbacks have gone well this weekend. 🥰

Well recalls done and dusted for us so now the nail biting begins 🫣 Have to say it was such a positive experience for my two, and the whole setup was really relaxed. In fairness to NYMT they really work hard to make it a fun experience for the kids! Best of luck to all there today and fingers and toes crossed for good news 🤞

Good luck to all those awaiting outcomes and to those doing NYMT tomorrow. These kids are all just amazing - I am always blown away by their resilience, talent and friendly nature's!

NYMT NMW recall complete today and good fun as always apparently, if a bit short at 2hrs compared to last years 3hrs? She also said choreo was taught faster this year, probably because of limited time. Feel like we can breathe a bit now as only one more (school) audition left this season! Very happy to say that DD isn't too concerned about outcome of today as we she has accepted the BYMT production offer for Cottingley. However she still wanted to go today for the learning experience.

If anyone recalls we had a clash for BYMT with a regional production rehearsals but we are unbelievably lucky that they have agreed to release her for that clashing week. We were completely prepared to turn down BYMT as etiquette says you go with first offer accepted, but they agreed it was a great opportunity so made it work for DD. She is super excited to do both!!

Thanks @MxPickles for such a thorough response! Good to hear BYMT do send an email saying waitlist is now closed. We are happy to wait until that email to book anything else as it's only August we have free anyway (it's our first year and we found out about auditions late so already had Easter and July holiday plans).

I've booked BYMT London camp for August and I'll just hold off booking any other clubs until the waitlist closes. I see NYMT skills courses are already booked anyway (the ones we could attend), and it's not like there isn't plenty of other clubs on offer in August :-)

She was delighted to get the second-stage casting so she already feels like a winner. Anything above that is just a bonus!

So after a week of racing thoughts, overthinking and a butterfly sanctuary in my stomach for at least the last 24 hours my DD has completed her recall. So many questions.... so much to overthink !

DD has just whatsapped me to say..."yeah it was fine",

Gotta love teens. 😂

GL to everyone else in the room today

BYMT waitlist stays open as long as they can possibly leave it. After second stage there may well be a third or even a fourth round of offers, but the majority of the movement does tend to be after the first stage/before second stage as people are often hanging on for NYMT results before making a decision on what to accept.

The plus side of the waitlist staying open is that it really does give people the best possible chance of a show, the downside is the waiting is agony ... I've been there and I know. Last year we went to late April before securing our final offer and that isn't unusual, as others on here have experienced the same. So sending you all of the positive vibes cause I know it can be tough.

Some people are fine with the waiting and others prefer to draw a hard line and withdraw from consideration after second stage come out. I get that the waiting isn't ideal for many who need to juggle calendars. I only have the one DC so its a bit easier for me, but I can completly understand why those with several DC needing answers on summer activities would find it extra hard.

Its worth bearing in mind that the waitlist times can vary massively depending on your DCs demographic and what spaces open up from declines/drop outs. Honestly it is completely impossible to speculate as to how or when you may get a waitlist offer other than it generally closes by end of April. Everyone will get an email when the waitlist closes to say no further offers will be sent. You can request your audition feedback at this point.

Finally my DDs very first experience with B/NYMT was a BYMT camp what will be four summers ago and I firmly credit that with being her first foot through the door if you will. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the waitlist is kind to you but its great that you do have the option of a camp which will be a fantastic experience. Plus if you do a camp with BYMT you also get to do the Christmas Concert Let It Snow which is a really good performance opportunity and great fun :)

Let us know how you get on!