NYMT/BYMT 2026

[doesanybodyhaveamap]

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 🥳🥳🥳

Thank you! That's so helpful to know!

My ds did the Lightning Boy workshop. We went down for the presentation, which was about an hour shared with the skills workshop that was on the same week. We saw everything they had worked on. It was lovely.

Yes, my DD did the NMW Windsong last year and they performed I think three or four short extracts from that to parents at the end. Maybe lasting about 25 mins.

Hi - your daughter should have received an email from Rolecall with a link to accept her place. My DD's came through shortly after the original email. Worth checking with them if it hasn't come through.

Yes we didn't receive anything from Rolecall either and I emailed them late yesterday, but obviously haven't heard back yet

We didn't receive that email either, so I emailed them yesterday

Ah thank you! I will email them 😊

I wondered if anyone could share ways their dc has successfully raised money to take part? We’ve brainstormed and come up with the usual cake sale/washing cars/odd jobs for family so more ideas would be really useful. Ds excited to be in a show but I’m now a bit nervous about the cost. We wouldn’t qualify to apply for funding.

DS held a second hand book sale at his weekly theatre school, at pick- up time (with their blessing of course). Other parents were very kind in buying children's books for younger siblings, and adult books basically just to support. He made about £200 and we decluttered our house temporarily!

@CakeAndABathwhere in the country are you? Have books to donate if you are having a book sale
May also have some good quality clothing items if interested.

Selling things on Vinted could also be a good way of raising some funds if they’re willing to have a clear-out!

Congratulations to your daughter. Mine has also been cast in this NMW 😃

We have booked DD onto one of the skills workshops in August, Canterbury. She was recalled for NMW but then offered skills. We decided to go ahead and take the opp as imagine the training will be really valuable and hopefully she’ll gain a lot. She’s 15, first time auditioning for NMW. Does anyone know how many YPs are usually on the residential courses?

@NCMO2Gmy DC said that Everyday has one main role and the rest are cast members? Does your DD have a main role in the local production? My DC was in a local Pantomime which was a fantastic experience for her.
The NYMT experience is great but it is not the only experience.

@CakeAndABath we did a concert with my DS’s local theatre friends, and a just giving campaign. Both were very successful. We’re lucky he qualified for a talent aid grant too. It’s been a struggle for us to make everything work but it’s ultimately been 100% worth it as he’s gained so much experience

How old is your dc? Last year my dd was 12 and her younger brother 7. In the holidays she held holiday activity days for up to 7 of his friends at a tenner a head. She planned a full 4.5 hrs of activities, such as baking and party games, but obviously I was there all the time to supervise (/tidy!). We even offered free wraparound (ie plonked in front of tv after a busy day!) for those who needed it for work reasons. She got £210 and I think we'll try that again this year as it was good fun x

These are great ideas, thanks

Hey @CakeAndABath Last year (our first year) we part crowd funded (mostly relatives, friends, work colleagues tbh!) and also applied for a donation towards funding from a local charity that supports applications towards Performing Arts opportunities (associated with our local theatre). We raised about £900 towards the fees. It was worth it, but year two, we’ve made a small amount of savings and luckily our son now has a part-time student job, so can help contribute. Have you thought of contacting local newspaper to create a small article to raise awareness and link to Go fund page? It’s a big deal, especially if you quote the NYMT Alumni! I hope this helps!

These are great ideas, we’re going to copy a few of them too - thank you!

My DD (14) auditioned for the first time this year. She signed up literally the day before one of the very last auditions, and we were very lucky she had just been in the Addams Family as Wednesday literally that week, so already had Pulled performance ready for her audition! She really enjoyed the audition day.

We were away in half term, so had no expectations of anything, but she was offered the chance to submit a self tape for NMW (which we filmed whilst up a mountain!).

She received her offer of a NMW 3 weeks to the day after signing up to audition! So it's been a whirlwind. She's excited to do it, though feels a little disappointed not to have got a full show. I actually think NMW might be a better introduction her first year anyway.

Thankyou to everyone who replied to my previous message asking for advice for my dd. - she has now accepted her offer of cast member in Everyday!

Just had an update email from BYMT advising no offer yet but my DD will be considered for next stage offers at end of March, the waiting continues...

@ThisKookyFinch - same here. The waiting is unbearable and my DH is getting itchy fingers for booking a holiday for the Easter break. Am wondering if it would be held against us (or DD) if we asked to only be considered for the summer projects. This is the first time DD has applied so we're very new to this.

My DS was incredibly lucky his first year and got a full show, but then got a NMW his second year. He is now in his 4th year. He said that arguably the NMW was his best year because he was able to really show what he could do. They did lots of changing things round and reading and singing in much greater depth than they get to do in the auditions, so they can show off their strengths more. And they still get to work with the most amazing creative teams, which is so exciting. Plus, of course, thinking ahead with fingers crossed, there is a lot of professional work in new musicals, so it gives a great taster into that side of the industry too.

@jennymac31 my DD turned down BYMT and didn’t ask for any further consideration. However she was offered another show on alternative datws. Again we didn’t ask for anything else but she was offered another third show. Unfortunately we couldn’t do any of them