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NYMT/BYMT 2026

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2025 20:38

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 🥳🥳🥳

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betswina · 20/02/2026 20:23

Really appreciating the wise words on this thread again this year, and it has made me smile on more than one occasion (especially 'thank you for listening to my TED talk' 😂). Thank you for sharing your experiences, as this world is still fairly new territory for me. Agree that trusting the process, however hard, is the best way of dealing with all the unknowns, disappointments and also good news. It can be so hard at times!!! DD is starting to be able to not take things too personally, pick herself up and move on to the next opportunity, which I'm really happy about.

For those wondering about the NYMT skills course - DD loved the London non-residential course last summer, and I could see that all the staff were skilled, kind, and committed to each individual. DD was so happy to see her friends from the course at her NYMT audition this year, and pleased that the dance teacher from the course recognised her and noticed that she had been working really hard at dance, which is not her strongest suit. She has a NMW recall tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone's DCs who are waiting for news or yet to do their recalls, and commiserations to those DC who are disappointed this year.

MxPickles · 20/02/2026 20:55

betswina · 20/02/2026 20:23

Really appreciating the wise words on this thread again this year, and it has made me smile on more than one occasion (especially 'thank you for listening to my TED talk' 😂). Thank you for sharing your experiences, as this world is still fairly new territory for me. Agree that trusting the process, however hard, is the best way of dealing with all the unknowns, disappointments and also good news. It can be so hard at times!!! DD is starting to be able to not take things too personally, pick herself up and move on to the next opportunity, which I'm really happy about.

For those wondering about the NYMT skills course - DD loved the London non-residential course last summer, and I could see that all the staff were skilled, kind, and committed to each individual. DD was so happy to see her friends from the course at her NYMT audition this year, and pleased that the dance teacher from the course recognised her and noticed that she had been working really hard at dance, which is not her strongest suit. She has a NMW recall tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone's DCs who are waiting for news or yet to do their recalls, and commiserations to those DC who are disappointed this year.

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100 % This This This ! Progress over perfection! I think the fact that her growth was recognised is really a huge part in this process and so well deserved if she has been working hard since the summer :) It goes to show that the creatives really are mindful of each individual and their training and development.

The NMW look fab this year - I like the look of Lifelines and School Play. Any standouts for your DD?

Keeping everything crossed for you.

Authenticallyme1010 · 20/02/2026 21:33

Wishing everyone’s DC the best for their auditions this weekend! In an attempt to offer a bit of extra confidence/reassurance for other parents/biscuit eaters/overthinkers (blimey, I’m awful!) my DC was recalled for one show last year, one recall. They were offered a place on a production (but a different show to the one recalled). I have no idea what alchemy the creatives use and I have no idea what they are looking for but hope all our DC’s go in and enjoy their auditions and an opportunity to show how brilliant they all are! 🥰

Biscuitsneeded · 20/02/2026 22:25

Yes, a huge Break a Leg to all of them
Looking forward to updates.

MxPickles · 20/02/2026 23:06

Stay strong Theatre Parents! Sending you all the best vibes. I am sure our DC will take it in their stride tho!

HanD31 · 20/02/2026 23:17

Break a leg all of this weekends recalled DC. Then excited for everyone’s updates!

betswina · 21/02/2026 09:22

MxPickles · 20/02/2026 20:55

100 % This This This ! Progress over perfection! I think the fact that her growth was recognised is really a huge part in this process and so well deserved if she has been working hard since the summer :) It goes to show that the creatives really are mindful of each individual and their training and development.

The NMW look fab this year - I like the look of Lifelines and School Play. Any standouts for your DD?

Keeping everything crossed for you.

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Thank you for kind words ☺️. I think at this stage she’d be thrilled to be offered any of the NMW - I also liked the look of Lifelines!

doesanybodyhaveamap · 21/02/2026 10:27

Break a leg at recalls this weekend team! Exciting times 😁

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Kittykat57 · 21/02/2026 10:31

Just dropped my DS this morning. I am always impressed at how welcoming
the pastoral staff are. For newbies and returners. It's a very different vibe from the NYT auditions earlier this week. Hope everyone enjoys their recall experience.

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 21/02/2026 10:47

BYMT second-stage offers question please. My daughter received second-stage offer for "mid-March" but I'm just wondering if BYMT sends an email to say all roles have been cast (if she's not otherwise called back)? I'm booking the BYMT camp for august as that can easily be transferred if she is in fact cast, but I'm waiting to book anything else until we know either way. I guess if I just wait until 01 April to book anything we should be safe or does anyone know? Thank you and good look on recalls!

MxPickles · 21/02/2026 12:46

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 21/02/2026 10:47

BYMT second-stage offers question please. My daughter received second-stage offer for "mid-March" but I'm just wondering if BYMT sends an email to say all roles have been cast (if she's not otherwise called back)? I'm booking the BYMT camp for august as that can easily be transferred if she is in fact cast, but I'm waiting to book anything else until we know either way. I guess if I just wait until 01 April to book anything we should be safe or does anyone know? Thank you and good look on recalls!

BYMT waitlist stays open as long as they can possibly leave it. After second stage there may well be a third or even a fourth round of offers, but the majority of the movement does tend to be after the first stage/before second stage as people are often hanging on for NYMT results before making a decision on what to accept.

The plus side of the waitlist staying open is that it really does give people the best possible chance of a show, the downside is the waiting is agony ... I've been there and I know. Last year we went to late April before securing our final offer and that isn't unusual, as others on here have experienced the same. So sending you all of the positive vibes cause I know it can be tough.

Some people are fine with the waiting and others prefer to draw a hard line and withdraw from consideration after second stage come out. I get that the waiting isn't ideal for many who need to juggle calendars. I only have the one DC so its a bit easier for me, but I can completly understand why those with several DC needing answers on summer activities would find it extra hard.

Its worth bearing in mind that the waitlist times can vary massively depending on your DCs demographic and what spaces open up from declines/drop outs. Honestly it is completely impossible to speculate as to how or when you may get a waitlist offer other than it generally closes by end of April. Everyone will get an email when the waitlist closes to say no further offers will be sent. You can request your audition feedback at this point.

Finally my DDs very first experience with B/NYMT was a BYMT camp what will be four summers ago and I firmly credit that with being her first foot through the door if you will. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the waitlist is kind to you but its great that you do have the option of a camp which will be a fantastic experience. Plus if you do a camp with BYMT you also get to do the Christmas Concert Let It Snow which is a really good performance opportunity and great fun :)

Let us know how you get on!

MxPickles · 21/02/2026 13:04

So after a week of racing thoughts, overthinking and a butterfly sanctuary in my stomach for at least the last 24 hours my DD has completed her recall. So many questions.... so much to overthink !

DD has just whatsapped me to say..."yeah it was fine",

Gotta love teens. 😂

GL to everyone else in the room today

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 21/02/2026 13:25

Thanks @MxPickles for such a thorough response! Good to hear BYMT do send an email saying waitlist is now closed. We are happy to wait until that email to book anything else as it's only August we have free anyway (it's our first year and we found out about auditions late so already had Easter and July holiday plans).

I've booked BYMT London camp for August and I'll just hold off booking any other clubs until the waitlist closes. I see NYMT skills courses are already booked anyway (the ones we could attend), and it's not like there isn't plenty of other clubs on offer in August :-)

She was delighted to get the second-stage casting so she already feels like a winner. Anything above that is just a bonus!

EweCee · 21/02/2026 19:55

NYMT NMW recall complete today and good fun as always apparently, if a bit short at 2hrs compared to last years 3hrs? She also said choreo was taught faster this year, probably because of limited time. Feel like we can breathe a bit now as only one more (school) audition left this season! Very happy to say that DD isn't too concerned about outcome of today as we she has accepted the BYMT production offer for Cottingley. However she still wanted to go today for the learning experience.

If anyone recalls we had a clash for BYMT with a regional production rehearsals but we are unbelievably lucky that they have agreed to release her for that clashing week. We were completely prepared to turn down BYMT as etiquette says you go with first offer accepted, but they agreed it was a great opportunity so made it work for DD. She is super excited to do both!!

EweCee · 21/02/2026 21:20

Good luck to all those awaiting outcomes and to those doing NYMT tomorrow. These kids are all just amazing - I am always blown away by their resilience, talent and friendly nature's!

Montimom · 22/02/2026 11:46

Well recalls done and dusted for us so now the nail biting begins 🫣 Have to say it was such a positive experience for my two, and the whole setup was really relaxed. In fairness to NYMT they really work hard to make it a fun experience for the kids! Best of luck to all there today and fingers and toes crossed for good news 🤞

NCMO2G · 22/02/2026 15:12

Does anyone know if the dates for the new musical workshops and skills workshops are on the website yet? - I’m trying work out if there are any clashes if my yp were offered any of these options rather than the show she was called back for. ( I don’t want to email the NYMT this weekend while they are busy with callbacks!) I couldn’t find this info but may have missed it somewhere. Thanks and hope everyone’s callbacks have gone well this weekend. 🥰

DalekFan · 22/02/2026 15:30

NCMO2G · 22/02/2026 15:12

Does anyone know if the dates for the new musical workshops and skills workshops are on the website yet? - I’m trying work out if there are any clashes if my yp were offered any of these options rather than the show she was called back for. ( I don’t want to email the NYMT this weekend while they are busy with callbacks!) I couldn’t find this info but may have missed it somewhere. Thanks and hope everyone’s callbacks have gone well this weekend. 🥰

You can see the dates for the New Musical Workshops on this page by clicking on the name of the musical: https://nymt.org.uk/new-writing/

I can’t see the dates for the skills workshops though.

New Work

https://nymt.org.uk/new-writing/

betswina · 22/02/2026 15:35

NCMO2G · 22/02/2026 15:12

Does anyone know if the dates for the new musical workshops and skills workshops are on the website yet? - I’m trying work out if there are any clashes if my yp were offered any of these options rather than the show she was called back for. ( I don’t want to email the NYMT this weekend while they are busy with callbacks!) I couldn’t find this info but may have missed it somewhere. Thanks and hope everyone’s callbacks have gone well this weekend. 🥰

The new musical workshop dates are there - added very recently I think:
https://nymt.org.uk/new-writing/

Can't see any dates for the skills courses up there, but from memory we were emailed the dates and booking links together with the recall outcome last year (my DD had a recall for NMW, and was ultimately offered a skills course, which she did and loved). The places for the skills course went very fast (within a few hours of emails going out) - so they ended up putting more courses on due to high demand.

New Work

https://nymt.org.uk/new-writing/

NCMO2G · 22/02/2026 15:39

@betswina thankyou that is helpful to know!

Biscuitsneeded · 22/02/2026 16:12

Also, if you think there are dates your DC would not be able to do in terms of workshops, you could email NYMT in the next few days so they can bear that in mind, rather than them offering something your DC can't do.

OverthinkingTaxi · 22/02/2026 16:37

Hi, Just popped on to say thanks for all the info on this thread. Loved reading through it all. First year of NYMT auditions and had a recall for WSS. So many very talented kids in the room. We loved every minute of the process and found the team really wonderful. I hope they all do really well. If it helps, when asked how it went mine also said, 'yeah, it was fine'. Haha. Followed by, 'the standard of talent in the room was just insane'. Imagine every session was similar so congratulations to all. Quick question - so we can make a quick decision - can anyone tell me about the skills course. Is it mixed ages or do they group them and how is the week structured? TIA!

Kittykat57 · 22/02/2026 17:09

Lovely to hear all the positive feedback from recalls. My DS also said the talent was insane this year! He also felt that 2 hours was too short, they literally had no time for the acting. He preferred it when it was 3 hours. Let's hope this week passes quickly .

Gordons2003 · 22/02/2026 17:35

Are the results usually out within the week?

Mcmumager · 22/02/2026 17:45

Glad everyone has had a good experience at the recalls. Think it’s going to be a tense few days. Results normally in the week after- hopefully by Thursday but can vary.

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