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NYMT/BYMT 2025 (Act Two)

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 23/02/2025 19:11

Starting a new thread as we filled up the old one!

DC 17 is in 6th season with NYMT. Also former BYMTer.

These annual threads have been a source of advice, emotional support and camaraderie for those of us with young performers enjoying everything that these awesome organisations bring.

😁

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RattyMole · 04/04/2025 08:47

NYMT have just released more courses. What are these - part of those that have auditioned and going on and thus just need to top up places? Or brand new?

Biscuitsneeded · 04/04/2025 12:59

RattyMole · 04/04/2025 08:47

NYMT have just released more courses. What are these - part of those that have auditioned and going on and thus just need to top up places? Or brand new?

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Some of them are for specific things like tech or writing musicals. And then there are some non-auditioned skills courses I think, as well, but they won't be the same courses as those for people who went through the audition process.

Biscuitsneeded · 04/04/2025 13:00

Just popping on to wish everyone heading off to any sort of rehearsals or workshops this Easter a wonderful time!

DMEAmum · 05/04/2025 08:03

So today it all starts for the Carousel cast! Hope they all have a great experience

Livingtheirauthenticlife · 05/04/2025 11:05

DMEAmum · 05/04/2025 08:03

So today it all starts for the Carousel cast! Hope they all have a great experience

We’re driving over now with a very excited DS!

Thinkingofthings · 05/04/2025 12:14

Quick question re Sevenoaks - we are coming by train on Friday. Think we may have a bit of time to kill- are there any coffee shops near to the school or is it best to stick near the station. Going to have to take a taxi from the station to the school.

Operasingerkath · 05/04/2025 12:40

Hope everyone in Carousel has a brilliant week!

Biscuitsneeded · 05/04/2025 13:42

Thinkingofthings · 05/04/2025 12:14

Quick question re Sevenoaks - we are coming by train on Friday. Think we may have a bit of time to kill- are there any coffee shops near to the school or is it best to stick near the station. Going to have to take a taxi from the station to the school.

There's not much right by the school. You could get a taxi up to town centre from the station (it's quite a steep hill although you do see NYMT kids pulling suitcases up it!) and stop in town for a coffee, and then it's an easy 10 minute walk to the school from there. In town there are several independent coffee shops, a Gail's, Caffe Nero etc...

Thinkingofthings · 05/04/2025 13:49

Biscuitsneeded · 05/04/2025 13:42

There's not much right by the school. You could get a taxi up to town centre from the station (it's quite a steep hill although you do see NYMT kids pulling suitcases up it!) and stop in town for a coffee, and then it's an easy 10 minute walk to the school from there. In town there are several independent coffee shops, a Gail's, Caffe Nero etc...

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Thank you! That's really helpful 😊

yodaforpresident · 05/04/2025 14:36

It would be a long walk from the station with a suitcase. You are indeed spoilt for choice in town for coffee shops which are about a 5 minute walk away. It is possible
for them to come out beside Waitrose without leaving the school grounds.

Montimom · 05/04/2025 16:55

Good luck to everyone starting their NYMT adventure this weekend!! DD is hugely excited to be joining the cast of Tuck and has her bag packed already for next week in Canterbury ❤️

LibbyRuncie · 05/04/2025 17:50

Also getting the train next Friday! Are there taxis at the station?

Truetoself · 05/04/2025 19:47

Plenty of taxis at the station- but isn’t it next Sat?

Thinkingofthings · 05/04/2025 20:01

Truetoself · 05/04/2025 19:47

Plenty of taxis at the station- but isn’t it next Sat?

Definitely Friday 11th for us - DD is doing Crescendo (although your post made me doubt myself so I went and double checked 🤣).

DMEAmum · 05/04/2025 20:59

Think it depends on the production. Fame is Saturday but I think the others might be Friday…

Truetoself · 05/04/2025 22:35

I see! Apologies @Thinkingofthings. I didn’t realise even at Sevenoaks there were different days

LibbyRuncie · 05/04/2025 23:14

Yep DD is #Tuck next Friday!

Thinkingofthings · 05/04/2025 23:16

Truetoself · 05/04/2025 22:35

I see! Apologies @Thinkingofthings. I didn’t realise even at Sevenoaks there were different days

No worries! 😊 I didn't realise they started on different days either - would have presumed they would all start in the same day.

seventwelve25 · 07/04/2025 20:43

Just a curious pondering as it doesn't affect us at all (DD is doing a new musical workshop in August), have most schools broken up already? We still have this week to go and I'm just wondering what would have happened if cast in Carousel, Crescendo or even a Friday starting show... I wonder if this has affected anyone 🤔

wonderfullife123 · 07/04/2025 21:27

One of my DDs has been accepted for NYT but struggling to work out how to make it work - I'd have to find her a host family in the city. Does anyone know how others make it work if they don't live in the course city since the courses aren't residential? Searching for companies that do hosting for ELT students but would probably still be a struggle. Hope all DC are having a good time on their Easter productions.

Comefromaway · 07/04/2025 21:53

seventwelve25 · 07/04/2025 20:43

Just a curious pondering as it doesn't affect us at all (DD is doing a new musical workshop in August), have most schools broken up already? We still have this week to go and I'm just wondering what would have happened if cast in Carousel, Crescendo or even a Friday starting show... I wonder if this has affected anyone 🤔

Two years ago my son was given a week leave of absence but he was in college & was meant to do work experience in the music industry so they counted it as that.

Comefromaway · 07/04/2025 22:10

Three years ago I should have said

Biscuitsneeded · 08/04/2025 07:57

seventwelve25 · 07/04/2025 20:43

Just a curious pondering as it doesn't affect us at all (DD is doing a new musical workshop in August), have most schools broken up already? We still have this week to go and I'm just wondering what would have happened if cast in Carousel, Crescendo or even a Friday starting show... I wonder if this has affected anyone 🤔

The schools are allowed to code it as an educational approved activity. They could still refuse if the child in question had a bad attendance record, or if they were run by utter philistines, but they can approve the absence if they want to, and generally do.

Biscuitsneeded · 08/04/2025 08:01

wonderfullife123 · 07/04/2025 21:27

One of my DDs has been accepted for NYT but struggling to work out how to make it work - I'd have to find her a host family in the city. Does anyone know how others make it work if they don't live in the course city since the courses aren't residential? Searching for companies that do hosting for ELT students but would probably still be a struggle. Hope all DC are having a good time on their Easter productions.

That's tricky. It's a shame NYT don't do residentials any more. Which city are you talking about? Does NYT have a chat forum where your DD could post a message asking if anyone can host her? How old is she? Is she old enough for a youth hostel?

seventwelve25 · 08/04/2025 08:03

Biscuitsneeded · 08/04/2025 07:57

The schools are allowed to code it as an educational approved activity. They could still refuse if the child in question had a bad attendance record, or if they were run by utter philistines, but they can approve the absence if they want to, and generally do.

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I suppose I'm just a little worried about future years, if we seem to have holidays that are out of sync with the rest of the country. Her school are fab, but she's already been licensed out a fair bit this year, then nneeded time off for an operation recovery! Hopefully, new year fresh start, or it might not even ever be a problem and my brain is being a drama queen!!