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        Our national auditions tour 2014 is now open for booking! Visit our performer audition and musician audition pages for dates. Our Skills Courses for next summer are now on-sale, find out more here.

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            Jude Law Henry V Noel Coward Theatre Photo: Johan Persson
            ** (2 Stars) Noël Coward Theatre - Wednesday 4 December, 2013 Over the last fifteen months, the newly-formed Michael...
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            Tom Oakley and Ella Vale in Dick Whittington and His Cat at Salisbury Playhouse - Credit Robert Workman
            **** (4.5 Stars) Salisbury Playhouse - Friday 6 December, 2013 The theatre was filled with parents, grandparents and...
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            Chicago Leicester Curve
            ***** (5 Stars) Curve Theatre, Leicester - Wednesday 4 December, 2013 Everybody wants their birthday celebration to...
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            *** (3 Stars) Novello Theatre, London - Tuesday 3 December, 2013 Set to the hugely successful music of ABBA, Mamma...
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              Hoodies

              Sale on old YMT hoodies

              We have lots of lovely ‘old style’ YMT hoodies with our former logo available. These cosy hoodies are on sale at £19 each (including p&p).
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              If you would like one or all of these fantastic collectors’ items, this is your chance to buy. Badges are: 99p each (including p&p).
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              Our wonderful recycled cotton bags are great for gym trips, shopping, book bags and much more! YMT bags are: £9 (including p&p).
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              Support us

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                YMT is a registered charity and we need your support

                Find out why and how to make a donation.
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                Our Work

                Inspiring young people's creativity

                Learn how your donation could nurture young talent, develop new music theatre and support emerging artists.
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                Become a Friend

                Contribute to YMT on a regular basis

                You can really make a difference from just £5 per month.
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                Our Supporters

                Thank you to all of our current supporters

                YMT are supported by Arts Council England, the NASUWT and individuals, companies and trusts and foundations.
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                Take part

                  Auditions

                  Book an audition

                  YMT Auditions are taking place in 22 cities around the UK in January and February 2014. Our auditions tour is now open for booking.
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                  Musician Auditions

                  Book a musician audition

                  We are offering musicians a unique chance to learn and work with some of the UK’s top theatre Composers and Musical Directors.
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                  Skills Courses

                  Skills Courses are on-sale!

                  If you’re aged 11-21 and love acting, singing and dancing, our residential Skills Courses offer fantastic opportunities for your to do just that!
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                  Backstage Courses

                  To be announced soon.

                  You will work with experienced Stage and Technical Managers in some of the country’s best theatres.

                  Upcoming YMT Events

                    • 21 Dec 2013

                      Let It Snow!

                      Our annual festive concert, Let It Snow! returns this year on Saturday 21 December! Join us for a thrilling evening of new music theatre, where our talented company of young people will be performing...
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                    • 18 Jan 2014

                      London 1: Performer

                      YMT auditions are for young people aged 11 to 21. Kick-start your career in performing arts and book an audition slot next January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of...
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                    • 18 Jan 2014

                      London 1: Musician

                      Are you aged 11 to 21 and a talented musician at grade 7 or above? Then book an audition slot for January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of new music theatre. YMT...
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                    • 19 Jan 2014

                      Southampton: Musician

                      Are you aged 11 to 21 and a talented musician at grade 7 or above? Then book an audition slot for January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of new music theatre. YMT...
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                    • 19 Jan 2014

                      Cambridge: Performer

                      YMT auditions are for young people aged 11 to 21. Kick-start your career in performing arts and book an audition slot next January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of...
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                    • 19 Jan 2014

                      Cambridge: Musician

                      Are you aged 11 to 21 and a talented musician at grade 7 or above? Then book an audition slot for January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of new music theatre. YMT...
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                    • 19 Jan 2014

                      Southampton: Performer

                      YMT auditions are for young people aged 11 to 21. Kick-start your career in performing arts and book an audition slot next January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of...
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                    • 25 Jan 2014

                      Stoke-on-Trent: Musician

                      Are you aged 11 to 21 and a talented musician at grade 7 or above? Then book an audition slot for January or February 2014, for your chance to take part in YMT’s season of new music theatre. YMT...
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