NYMT Shines at 20th Anniversary of West End LIVE
The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) is delighted to announce the young performers selected to take part in this landmark event. As the only youth theatre invited to perform at West End LIVE, NYMT is set to showcase the extraordinary talent of its company on one of the country’s most iconic stages. Sharing the spotlight with some of the West End’s biggest productions—many of which feature NYMT alumni—this year’s cast proudly represents the future of British musical theatre, performing live and free in the heart of Trafalgar Square.
Described as “Glastonbury for theatre lovers,” West End LIVE returns to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025 to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a weekend of world-class entertainment. This year’s expanded programme includes a special commemorative concert, promising a thrilling celebration of theatrical excellence—and NYMT is privileged to be a part of it.
The upcoming West End Live performance of NYMT 2025 Company members, features an exceptional lineup of soloists and ensemble members showcasing this year’s 2025 season.
The Fame: The Musical ensemble includes Sophie Abboud, Tochi Arinze, Adam Byrne, Des Coghlan-Forbes, Holly Dack, Amélie Dekker, Jack Edwards, Brooks Finkel, Bessy Hingley, Annabelle Lee, Kyle McAlister, Nia Murray-Gonsalves, Lucas Shirtcliffe, Polly Simons, Kaia Stainton, Iris Wall, Felix Yates, and Maria Zureiqi, with the piece presented as a dynamic ensemble number.
From Tuck Everlasting, Chloe Hinxman will deliver a heartfelt solo performance, while Crescendo will feature a powerful duet by Charlie Carter and Leo Matthaeus. Lightning Boy brings to the stage the talents of Toby Mocrei and Freddie Tickle in a bold and energetic number.
The cast of Carousel includes Toby Barton, JJ (Jonathan) Chilton, George Clarke, Seán Cosgrove, Sydney Craddock, Bradley Dockerill, Dresden Goodwin, Laurie Jones, Maximus Mawle, Marianna Micallef, Bella Rose, Paula Sarmiento Caceres, Amie Shipley, Jessica Stevens, Hannah Stobart, Rollo Verity, and Josephine Shaw. The full company will perform together, led by standout soloist Athena Mensah.
Matthias Green will serve as the presenter, guiding the audience through a showcase of emerging talent and unforgettable performances.
Chris Cuming, NYMT Artistic Director, comments, Bringing the remarkable talent of the National Youth Music Theatre to such an iconic event is a powerful reminder of why NYMT plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of music theatre performers. For our young people to get the opportunity to perform on the same stage as so many of our Alumni is a joy and we look forward to sharing the preview of our 2025 programme ahead of the summer in Birmingham.
This London performance leads into NYMT’s exciting 2025 Summer Season, which features four new productions in Birmingham. From the high-energy Fame: The Musical to the UK premiere of Tuck Everlasting and the magical new musical LightningBoy (all taking place at Birmingham Hippodrome), the season showcases the breadth and depth of talent within NYMT’s young company. It will culminate in a striking site-specific staging of Carousel, performed on a working fairground carousel, reflecting NYMT’s bold and imaginative approach to theatre-making.
Alongside this, NYMT will present FairGround, a bold and inclusive new arts festival for children and young people from all backgrounds across Birmingham. Hosted at City Academy, the festival offers free creative workshops, including specialist drama and music sessions for newly arrived children attending CORE Hello, a programme supporting young people as they settle into Birmingham schools and communities.
With nearly 50 years of experience, NYMT continues to provide top-tier professional development for emerging theatre-makers through masterclasses, skills workshops, and residential courses. In 2025, the organisation is awarding £50,000 in bursaries to ensure opportunities remain accessible to all. With Birmingham as its creative hub and a growing network of cultural partners, NYMT is proudly shaping the future of British musical theatre.
West End LIVE is presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, with support from the Mayor of London, partners, and sponsors.
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