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NYMT Open House

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Open House is the official podcast from the National Youth Music Theatre, celebrating over 50 years of extraordinary musical theatre for young people. Across the series, we open the door to honest conversations with NYMT alumni, industry professionals, creative teams and friends of the organisation, exploring careers, creativity and the realities of life on and off stage. From first steps in youth theatre to the West End and beyond, Open House is packed with insight, inspiration and stories from across the musical theatre world.

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Episodes

Olivier Nominations, Open Doors & Bringing Back the Boom Cat: Representation in Musical Theatre 11.07.2026 47:47

Who gets to tell the stories? And who gets to be in them? In Episode 6 of Open House, the official NYMT podcast, host David Grant and NYMT Young Company member Tochi Arinze are joined by two extraordinary artists who are actively shaping what the future of musical theatre looks and feels like. Georgina Onuorah is a two-time Olivier Award-nominated actress, recognised for her performances in Shucke...

Beyond the Stage: The Careers You Never Expected Musical Theatre to Lead To 30.05.2026 42:59

What if the skills you build in youth theatre don't just prepare you for the stage — but for a life you never saw coming? In this episode of Open House, the official NYMT podcast, host David and NYMT Young Company member Tash Werblow are joined by three NYMT alumni who've each carved out a remarkable path beyond performance. Robin Franklin is completing his PhD in American history at Princeton Uni...

Open House Ep. 4: Social Media and Musical Theatre with Lois Chapman and John Richmond 16.05.2026 41:56

What happens when musical theatre meets social media, and suddenly your self-tapes, songs and creative ideas are being watched by thousands of people online? In Episode 4 of Open House , the official NYMT podcast, host David is joined by NYMT alumni Lois Chapman and John Richmond to explore the world of social media and musical theatre . From building an online audience and creating content as a p...

From NYMT to Britain's Got Talent: Magic, Musical Comedy & Making Your Own Lane with Rafferty Coope and Anna Hale 02.05.2026 43:52

What do you get when a golden buzzer magician and a sell-out musical comedian walk into a podcast? This week's Open House . In Episode 3 of Open House, the official NYMT podcast, host David and NYMT Young Company member Toby are joined by two exceptional NYMT alumni who have carved out truly unique paths in the performing arts. Rafferty Coope recently received KSI's Golden Buzzer on Britain's Got...

Why Youth Theatre Matters with Craig Randle and Matthew Hawksworh 18.04.2026 38:40

What role does youth theatre play in shaping us, not just as performers, but as people? In Episode 2 of Open House , the official NYMT podcast, host David and NYMT Young Company member Abbie Palliser Kehoe are joined by Craig Randle from Birmingham Hippodrome and Matthew Hawksworth from Chichester Festival Theatre to explore the impact of regional youth theatre . From school productions and first...

Open House Ep. 1: Swings, Standbys and West End Covers with Cliona Flynn and Brian Ó Muirí 04.04.2026 44:32

What happens when the show has started, the audience is in, and suddenly you’re told you’re going on in a completely different role? In the first episode of Open House , the official NYMT podcast , host David and NYMT Young Company member Hannah Stobart are joined by NYMT alumni Cliona Flynn and Brian Ó Muirí to explore the fast-paced world of swings , standbys and West End covers . From Mean Girl...