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NYMT/BYMT 2027 🎶🎭

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/10/2026 10:12

Kicking off the annual 2027 thread for NYMT / BYMT in readiness for the big season reveal tomorrow!!

What do we think..?

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Salthead · 27/10/2026 15:32

Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2026 11:34

And Made in Dagenham is all female and non-binary.

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and some double casting so
plenty of roles.

anyonefancythetheatre · 27/10/2026 15:03

Parkinbus · 27/10/2026 14:47

Question for those who have auditioned before. 14 year old DD would like to audition but is autistic and even assuming she could get through the auditions, she wouldn't manage a residential stay at the moment. Is it worth auditioning anyway for the experience or possible access to the skills workshops, or wait until she is older?

My dd was 15 (audhd) when she auditioned for BYMT. We went for some experience and then she went and landed a place first time at a. Ew musical. I stressed for weeks on end. Pastoral care couldn’t do enough for me. Then she went and I even stayed nearby for a few days but turns out she had the best time of her life. I imagine nymt are the same. Speak to them. The best thing we ever done.

Operasingerkath · 27/10/2026 14:56

@anyonefancythetheatre i would say go in and enjoy the day. Last year, younger ones had to choose a song from a list, so be well prepared with that, but have fun with the acting and dancing. My DS always takes the audition as a chance to show what he can do while trying to learn as much as possible and enjoy himself.

@Parkinbus You could always get in touch with NYMT in advance and explain the situation if it helps. The pastoral staff are amazing and will be happy to talk things through so that your DD will be as comfortable as possible. I’m sure she would get a lot out of the audition in any event.

Operasingerkath · 27/10/2026 14:49

Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2026 11:36

I think it's likely that although some tickets will be on sale from Friday, NYMT will hold plenty back to be purchasable after casting, so I wouldn't worry about that.

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Haha, you know me, I’m a terrible overthinker 😊. Interesting to see about the casting ideas too - looking forward to seeing how it all plays out. Can’t wait to see who the creative teams are.

Parkinbus · 27/10/2026 14:47

Question for those who have auditioned before. 14 year old DD would like to audition but is autistic and even assuming she could get through the auditions, she wouldn't manage a residential stay at the moment. Is it worth auditioning anyway for the experience or possible access to the skills workshops, or wait until she is older?

anyonefancythetheatre · 27/10/2026 14:37

Give me all your top tips for auditions. With be DD first time auditioning for NYMT. She was at BYMT last summer.

seventwelve25 · 27/10/2026 12:08

Ooh!! ❤️

Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2026 12:01

seventwelve25 · 27/10/2026 11:40

This is interesting! Has that been announced somewhere?

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On the website there is a summary of the shows and it says 'In this unique NYMT production, Guys & Dolls is given the Bugsy Malone treatment and performed by world-class child performers'.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2026 11:50

Ooh @Biscuitsneededthats also interesting!! I guess newsies will be mainly boys so it makes sense that they are evening out the opportunities

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seventwelve25 · 27/10/2026 11:40

doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2026 10:52

Ooh a friend has just pointed out G&D will be all younger ones! Interesting!!

This is interesting! Has that been announced somewhere?

Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2026 11:36

Operasingerkath · 26/10/2026 19:52

Exciting confirmation of the shows! I just hope they don’t sell out before we get to know casting since the tickets are released so early 😬. Much as I wish we could go to watch everything, our budget definitely won’t stretch that far so we’ll have to wait to book!

I think it's likely that although some tickets will be on sale from Friday, NYMT will hold plenty back to be purchasable after casting, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2026 11:34

doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2026 10:52

Ooh a friend has just pointed out G&D will be all younger ones! Interesting!!

And Made in Dagenham is all female and non-binary.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2026 10:52

Ooh a friend has just pointed out G&D will be all younger ones! Interesting!!

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Salthead · 26/10/2026 23:25

Operasingerkath · 26/10/2026 19:52

Exciting confirmation of the shows! I just hope they don’t sell out before we get to know casting since the tickets are released so early 😬. Much as I wish we could go to watch everything, our budget definitely won’t stretch that far so we’ll have to wait to book!

Mercury is a much bigger theatre so lots more seats!

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 26/10/2026 22:36

Sooo exciting! What a line up!

Operasingerkath · 26/10/2026 19:52

Exciting confirmation of the shows! I just hope they don’t sell out before we get to know casting since the tickets are released so early 😬. Much as I wish we could go to watch everything, our budget definitely won’t stretch that far so we’ll have to wait to book!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 26/10/2026 19:29

Called it! 🥳

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EweCee · 26/10/2026 03:05

Ok, thanks all, that's reassuring.

Biscuitsneeded · 25/10/2026 21:57

Mine had braces for at least one year.

Operasingerkath · 25/10/2026 21:56

I agree-DS has definitely been in shows with at least one person (a girl) who had braces

Biscuitsneeded · 25/10/2026 21:48

EweCee · 25/10/2026 20:47

Just found out this week that my DD is getting braces in a few weeks (waiting until she finishes another show first!) - does having braces exclude or diminsh chances for a show?

I would say not at all. I do remember worrying about that but honestly, so many teens have braces at some point. I would say maybe don't book an audition within a few days of having a brace fitted, but otherwise that would not be an issue.

EweCee · 25/10/2026 20:47

Just found out this week that my DD is getting braces in a few weeks (waiting until she finishes another show first!) - does having braces exclude or diminsh chances for a show?

Operasingerkath · 25/10/2026 18:18

doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/10/2026 18:09

👋 @Biscuitsneeded! It wouldn’t be the same without you xx

I was just going to say the same thing!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/10/2026 18:09

👋 @Biscuitsneeded! It wouldn’t be the same without you xx

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Biscuitsneeded · 25/10/2026 18:02

Hello again everyone, and a big welcome to new joiners. I shouldn't really be here, as DS has graduated out of NYMT, but if you don't mind I will hang around and interject if I have anything useful to add. Will be following the updates on here, and your offspring's progress, with keen interest. Break a leg to them all.