NYMT/BYMT 2026

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So with the big reveal of the 50th anniversary programme it feels like a good time to start the 2026 chat!

Here we go again 🥳🥳🥳

It’s tough waiting and it’s really hard taking the decision not to audition. DD is sitting out NYMT and BYMT this year because she has auditioned for some summer musician camps, which we won’t hear about until mid March so couldn’t commit to any potential dates before then. For BYMT you have to hang in there as they release the results in rounds.

I am loving all the great news on recalls and shows; it certainly looks like it’s going to be a great summer!

Congrats to those with BYMT news - and a huge well done to @MxPickles daughter! Karma has repaid her well with a production recall for NYMT and a show offer from BYMT!

HI everyone First time considering BYMT. Can anyone confirm roughly how many kids get into each production in the summer?

Very very rough ballpark but typically about 30 performer per production and there are 5 summer shows and 1 Easter Show. I'd put it at about 150 - 180 production offers per 1200 auditionees?

There is a final online audition for BYMT this Sunday but that is the last chance to audition for this season. You can sign up for a camp at any time though as long as spaces aren't sold out :)

Thank you so much! Every year the audition cycle is so different - last year we were sitting on waitlist for BYMT until about April. NGL I am so relieved to not have that scenario this year as I am not very good at "wait and see".

Just the small matter of a NYMT recall to get through now and I may be able to relax. Who am I kidding. I'm going to continue to overthink everything as I always do!

Thank you. We have had an offer of a summer production after their first interview. But potentially offered an show we werent expecting location wise. Shes ND so wanting to see how much info we can find out about the whole process before we commit. Seems like an amazing opportunity.

My DD is ND and the pastoral are amazing and very switched on. Last year they ordered a box of fidgets to be delivered to rehearsals as someone mentioned it may be helpful!

Ask if you can have a chat with pastoral and I am sure they will be more than happy to put a tailored plan in place if you DC needs say a break out room or scheduled breaks. They are super accomodating and it will in no way affect your DCs casting chances.

ETA Many of the cast at BYMT are ND and a fair few of the creatives also openly identify this way. Im not as familiar with NYMT but from my very positive experience then I should think the same will be the case :)

We got the BYMT show offer! It had gone to my daughter's email, which she - thankfully - hadsn't seen because... its for Cottingley Fairies at Easter and those are the dates she can't do due to this other regional production! Gutted... so regretting her auditioning for this regional production; its blocking so many other things now 😪

Does anyone know the chances of getting in another BYMT show if you turn down one which then places you on the second stage offers list?

Congratulations on the offer :)

The waitlist question and/or moving shows isnt easy to give a definite answer... BYMT will try and be flexible to give as many YP as possible the best possible chances of taking up an offer but experiences can vary wildly.

I would say if your DC is in an age group which is more competitive (younger teen girls - of which my DD is one) then the wait can be longer than less "full" categories (older teen boys I'm looking at you here!) A note that this is just my opinion and not a fact!

After NYMT offers come out in about 2 weeks there will likely be a bit of movement so you may have a better idea by the first week of March.

If its an option for you financially and your DC would be happy with it I suppose an option would be to accept the BYMT place you have been offered on the understanding you would like to be considered for a transfer to a summer show if spaces become available. If no production space becomes free then you would still always have the camp I guess? I dont know if this is an option for you or if BYMT would agree to it, but this the the avenue I would explore!

Good Luck and let us know how you get on :)

Just wanted to say break a leg to everyone with recalls for NYMT - my DS is on Sunday!

and congrats to all the BYMT people who have offers, and sending biscuits to those still waiting 🍪

Lovely news about all the BYMT offers! Good luck to those still auditioning on Saturday and for those with recalls on Sunday. My DC has one on Sunday too. Going to be a long wait until the end of February……

As an aside, the only time my DC auditioned for BYMT (horrid mid teen casting bracket) they were waitlisted until mid April. So be prepared. DC didn’t end up doing a show in the end as we booked a holiday!

Yes, best of luck to all those at recalls this weekend and next! Dd isn't until 21st, but that's possibly preferable as a shorter wait the other side! Once again this year, I find myself so grateful to NYMT for introducing me to yet another gorgeous musical! Dd was recalled for Lightning Boy last year and we were lucky enough to access a recording of the songs, which we absolutely fell in love with (over the moon that they're now well on their way to a cast recording). This year, it's Just So. I'd never heard it before - so gorgeous! Even my younger ds is now requesting to listen to it every bath time! Whatever the outcome for us, pretty sure we'll be visiting Birmingham in August for this one!

I have discovered a lot of fabulous musicals through NYMT over the years. The fact they range from the very well known, to the beautiful but more obscure, and then to the absolutely brand new, is so special. My own DS had a very lucky run of being in new shows that got a cast recording - as you can imagine, I treasure those. I really hope Team Lightning Boy get to produce their own.

Congratulations to all the DC getting good news from BYMT, and break a leg to the NYMT recallers on Sunday!

Are you trying to take my Overthinking Queen title...?

How very dare you...

I think I might be in this race too, sorry….

I mean honestly, we could probably rename this thread The Overthinkers’ Club 😂

BUT HOW MANY TOWELS DO THEY NEED ?!?!?

Keeps me awake at night.

This made me laugh out loud! We still say this whenever we’re packing for anything - has to be in capital letters as well 🤣🤣

Did anyone’s yo do everyday workshop last year? Just wondering what age/types of character are in it.

My DD was invited but we couldn't make it. I think its based on high school seniors? It was book and a film so assuming the characters are similar?

https://www.gradesaver.com/every-day/study-guide/character-list

Thank you @MxPickles, I’ve sent this to my DS. It seems to be a little bit more detailed than the info they got for the audition but very much on the same lines

My DS did the Everyday workshoplast year at 13. He was the youngest. He loved the music and was singing it for weeks afterwards! Such a good storyline!

Good luck to all DC going to recall workshops today. Hope they all have a great time and fingers crossed for the outcomes they want. 🍀

Just popping on to say good luck to all attending recalls today. Hope everyone has a great day 🤗

Good luck to all who are auditioning today. Sending all the positive thoughts your way!

Let us know how it goes :)