NYMT/BYMT 2026

@NCMO2G no experience but we are the same age and same aspirations, and we were ready to prioritise NYMT because we feel it would be more valuable. We have prior commitments at Easter that had we had to choose, we would have done NYMT (but we didn't get recalled so life was easier as we could choose a Skills Workshop without conflict.)

There’s also no guarantees of getting an NYMT show or NMW in future years, which I would be factoring in to my decision making. Will the local opportunity be there again (or something similar) next year?

congrats to your YP, it is a wonderful position to be in!

Depends what the clash is with? My DD didn’t come on our ski holiday last year as it clashed with her recall audition ….

Sorry - long post alert! - my dd has been offered Everyday which she is over the moon about. This would be her first NYMT year. However she now has a clash which was unexpected ( partly because she didn't imagine in her wildest dreams she would be offered the show). She unfortunately can't do both. Has anyone got any older more experienced yp's who could advise on if it would be madness to turn down an NYMT show and ask for a skills course instead? my dd is 14 ( nearly 15) and wants to apply to drama school at 17/18 is having done a nymt show seen as a good thing for drama school applications etc? I can see from this group that she would have an amazing experience doing Everyday and be surrounded by fantastically talented yp"s and learn so much - but my dd is very much torn and doesn't want to let people down locally either. thanks in advance for any advice!

I wonder how many of the fame cast are recast in WSS this year?

I feel in my (limited) experience of performing arts it’s not necessarily talent that will get you a particular role. There is no doubt there are loads of talented DCs around. It’s if the casting director can see you play the role better than anyone else they have seen.

After all these DC’s are performers. In theory, they should be able to play any role. There isn’t much to choose between the talent of cast members. But I guess you need to be convincing in the audition.

For ensemble, I think you do need to be able to dance.

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Congratulations to those whose DC have been cast, and hope they all have a wonderful experience. Hugs to those who (like me) are supporting DC who haven't. It's reassuring to hear that nearly everyone has been on the same roller coaster! I'm sure DD will want to be back next year to try again. Thanks to everyone for the advice and good company :)

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Thank you, that's lovely to hear. We've been playing the music and it's fab, so catchy. Hopefully it'll make its way to a full blown show soon if this is the second time it's being workshopped.

My DD was a first timer last year and got into Fame and she is so happy to get a part this year. She fell in love with NYMT last year as she says the people you meet are supportive, likeminded and they are well cared for and have independence. For her it’s grown confidence and she has had other training and residential experiences but NYMT has been most affirming!

My DD did Unbound with BYMT and LOVED it - it is a great show. Really fun and the music is catchy. Storyline like High School Musical meets The Craft! There are some songs on Spotify and there are some clips from a concert the composer did with professional performers in London on Insta I believe. I am sure your DD will love it.

Hi there. We did receive an offer but in the email it said there would be a separate rolecall emailing being sent where we can accept or decline, which we didn't seem to get. I have emailed in to ask...

I told dd about her NMW once she was home and she was over the moon! Already off researching! She's doing Unbound, which apparently is already really well developed (was workshopped with BYMT and has a full soundtrack). Does anyone know much about it? X

My phone won’t let me access the group from the link. Can you give me the name and I will try and find it? Thank you.

DC knew they were cooked at just 5ft, 15 years old in a room of third year grads, who are - quite rightly - on another level haha. Pretty happy to have been in the room in the first place. Super news for everyone who got something! Congrats to those who have kept returning year after year. See you all next year for another round.

That’s fantastic Manicmum - what perseverance

DS, after 4 years of trying, has finally had a show offer (The Ragged Child). He’s literally jumping for joy.

I know how hard it is for our young people when they don’t get the answer they want. We’ve been there several times. I hope they bounce back quickly.

Congrats all! Some lovely results. As suspected skills here. Glad the result didn't come on their 16th birthday. Onwards and upwards. So many lovely shows - Just So and WSS are huge favs in our house. Enjoy! May next year reap rewards for us.

If you recalled and haven't had an email I would get in touch in case an email has gone astray..assume you have checked Junk?

And also know people who had big leads last year who did not get a show. Or those who have had shows for a good few years, who didn't.

If there's one thing you can't accuse NYMT of, it's favouritism.

Im sure that would be fine - just let NYMT know.

DD just saw her email and whatapped me " oh well.. we move"

Gen Alpha never fail to amaze me!

As far as previous participation... I don't think there is any favouritism or preference given to previous participants. The casting process seems to be very fair and balanced based on who best fits the casting critera.