NYMT/BYMT 2026

Thinking of all the musicians awaiting shows with fingers and toes crossed

• The Clockmaker’s City by Jonathan Ainscough (Writer & Co-Lyricist) and Yshani Perinpanayagam (Composer & Co-Lyricist); Manchester, 31 July – 2 August
• Technical Difficulties by Joe Venable (Writer & Co-Lyricist) and Samuel Macdonald (Composer & Co-Lyricist); Hull, 7-8 August
• Paper Stars by Grace Chapple (Co-Writer), Luke Byrne (Composer & Lyricist) and Miranda Middleton (Co-Writer); Exeter, 14-16 August
• BYMT’s NMTA winner: Sea Change by Elinor Peregrin (Composer & Co-Lyricist) and Will Jackson (Writer & Co-Lyricist); Birmingham, 28-30 August
• Frankenstein by Victoria Gimby (Writer), Jimmy Jewell (Composer) and Nick Stimson (Lyricist); London, 28-30 August

It is on BYMT website under news.

https://britishyouthmusictheatre.org/bymt-announces-2026-season/

We're still awaiting second casting by end of March for BYMT and I'm keeping August open just in case. I know when we booked our audition they asked about availability during X-Y dates and I know I provided her availability, but I can't see the relevant dates any more.

I'm looking to book tix to a west end show in August but obviously don't want to do anything that could conflict (sods law). Does anyone know the dates in August for BYMT please? thank you!!

DD did the online recall and she just logged in from her computer and stood up to perform her monologue. It's live so they can direct you if they can't see you well enough.

She really enjoyed the recall and was successful in getting a place (she was 14 when she auditioned). Her auditioner? was really friendly and happy to answer any questions that she had.

Hello, slightly different topic here, but I noticed a few people mentioning NYT. I just wondered if anyone has had DC who have done the online recall and could offer any advice/tips.

Particularly, wondering about framing - is the recall standard self tape head and upper body or a wide shot?

Would love to hear about people's experience of it. DC is very young, first time auditioning for NYT and it's her absolute dream to train / perform with them.

Aha! Turns out husband received the invoice yesterday, but didn't mention it or do anything with it as most of the rest of the emails had come to both of us. So I've now paid it.

Thanks, I've sent them an email.

The final day to accept offers was only yesterday, so it may be that they're all still coming through.

Our first invoice came through a couple of days ago (for the deposit for a production). I assume they are send them out in batches, but may be worth chasing if you’ve not received anything yet?

When should we expect to receive the invoice? And how do we get a password for the online shop?

Thanks!

@jennymac31 my DD turned down BYMT and didn’t ask for any further consideration. However she was offered another show on alternative datws. Again we didn’t ask for anything else but she was offered another third show. Unfortunately we couldn’t do any of them

My DS was incredibly lucky his first year and got a full show, but then got a NMW his second year. He is now in his 4th year. He said that arguably the NMW was his best year because he was able to really show what he could do. They did lots of changing things round and reading and singing in much greater depth than they get to do in the auditions, so they can show off their strengths more. And they still get to work with the most amazing creative teams, which is so exciting. Plus, of course, thinking ahead with fingers crossed, there is a lot of professional work in new musicals, so it gives a great taster into that side of the industry too.

@ThisKookyFinch - same here. The waiting is unbearable and my DH is getting itchy fingers for booking a holiday for the Easter break. Am wondering if it would be held against us (or DD) if we asked to only be considered for the summer projects. This is the first time DD has applied so we're very new to this.

Just had an update email from BYMT advising no offer yet but my DD will be considered for next stage offers at end of March, the waiting continues...

Thankyou to everyone who replied to my previous message asking for advice for my dd. - she has now accepted her offer of cast member in Everyday!

My DD (14) auditioned for the first time this year. She signed up literally the day before one of the very last auditions, and we were very lucky she had just been in the Addams Family as Wednesday literally that week, so already had Pulled performance ready for her audition! She really enjoyed the audition day.

We were away in half term, so had no expectations of anything, but she was offered the chance to submit a self tape for NMW (which we filmed whilst up a mountain!).

She received her offer of a NMW 3 weeks to the day after signing up to audition! So it's been a whirlwind. She's excited to do it, though feels a little disappointed not to have got a full show. I actually think NMW might be a better introduction her first year anyway.

These are great ideas, we’re going to copy a few of them too - thank you!

Hey @CakeAndABath Last year (our first year) we part crowd funded (mostly relatives, friends, work colleagues tbh!) and also applied for a donation towards funding from a local charity that supports applications towards Performing Arts opportunities (associated with our local theatre). We raised about £900 towards the fees. It was worth it, but year two, we’ve made a small amount of savings and luckily our son now has a part-time student job, so can help contribute. Have you thought of contacting local newspaper to create a small article to raise awareness and link to Go fund page? It’s a big deal, especially if you quote the NYMT Alumni! I hope this helps!

These are great ideas, thanks

How old is your dc? Last year my dd was 12 and her younger brother 7. In the holidays she held holiday activity days for up to 7 of his friends at a tenner a head. She planned a full 4.5 hrs of activities, such as baking and party games, but obviously I was there all the time to supervise (/tidy!). We even offered free wraparound (ie plonked in front of tv after a busy day!) for those who needed it for work reasons. She got £210 and I think we'll try that again this year as it was good fun x

@CakeAndABath we did a concert with my DS’s local theatre friends, and a just giving campaign. Both were very successful. We’re lucky he qualified for a talent aid grant too. It’s been a struggle for us to make everything work but it’s ultimately been 100% worth it as he’s gained so much experience

@NCMO2Gmy DC said that Everyday has one main role and the rest are cast members? Does your DD have a main role in the local production? My DC was in a local Pantomime which was a fantastic experience for her.
The NYMT experience is great but it is not the only experience.

We have booked DD onto one of the skills workshops in August, Canterbury. She was recalled for NMW but then offered skills. We decided to go ahead and take the opp as imagine the training will be really valuable and hopefully she’ll gain a lot. She’s 15, first time auditioning for NMW. Does anyone know how many YPs are usually on the residential courses?

Congratulations to your daughter. Mine has also been cast in this NMW 😃

Selling things on Vinted could also be a good way of raising some funds if they’re willing to have a clear-out!