Amara Okereke

Full Cast Set For A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Crucible Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Sheffield Theatres has announced the full cast for Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, which runs in March. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

The National Youth Music Theatre Perform For His Majesty The King At Buckingham Palace To Showcase Holocaust Memorial Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

On Monday 13th January 2025, Young Company Members from the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT), in partnership with CORE Education Trust, Holocaust Educational Trust, and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, were invited to Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty the King, King Charles.

The National Youth Music Theatre Unveils 2025 Programme With New Patron Kerry Ellis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced its 2025 programme, which promises an array of iconic musicals, innovative new works, and a range of opportunities for young people passionate about music theatre.

The National Youth Music Theatre Announces Bold Rebrand, Move to Birmingham, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced a rebrand, relocation to Birmingham, and a new vision aimed at empowering young talent, marking a significant shift in its strategic direction.

National Youth Music Theatre Hosts End-Of-Year Celebration With 2024 Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024

NYMT announced the return of their festive celebration on December 8 at Sinfonia Smith Square, featuring performances by young musical theatre talents.

The National Youth Music Theatre Achieves Guinness World Records For OUR HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) are celebrating being awarded a Guinness World Records for their production Our House. 

National Youth Music Theatre Announces PLATFORM And CRESCENDO To Close Summer 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced PLATFORM and CRESCENDO to close Summer 2024 season.

Feature: A Day at The National Youth Music Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 15, 2024

Practice-based learning lives on as the stars of the future are created

Matt Lucas, Amara Okereke, and Callum Scott Howells Appointed Patrons of NYMT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) has announced three of its alumni – the critically acclaimed Matt Lucas, the award-winning Amara Okereke (My Fair Lady, West End; Spring Awakening, Almeida Theatre), and Callum Scott Howells (It’s a Sin, Channel 4; The Way, BBC; Cabaret, West End) – are newly appointed patrons.

British Youth Music Theatre Reveals 20th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

For their 20th season, BYMT will fully produce seven brand new British musicals and develop another seven new musical theatre ideas in week-long camps - working with venues, creatives and young people from across the United Kingdom. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Isobel Thom and Elan Davies to Host The Stage Awards 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2024

The Stage has revealed the hosts of The Stage Awards 2024, in association with Tysers Live.

Guest Blog: 'There is Something for Everyone': New Associate Director Alex Sumner Hughes on the Future Vision for NYT
by Guest Author - Jan 5, 2024

The NYMT is under new management. After the successful 10-year tenure of Jeremy Walker the new team, CEO Adrian Packer, Artistic Director Chris Cuming, and I, as Associate Artistic Director (Courses) have huge plans for bringing Musical Theatre joy to the whole of the country and beyond.

Photos: West End Stars Join National Youth Music Theatre For A Christmas Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

A host of West End rising stars joined the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) A Christmas Celebration at the iconic St Johns Smith Square, all alumni of this leading youth organisation. See photos of the concert.

NYMT Hosts a Festive Musical End Of Year Celebration With The 2023 Company and West End Alumni
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

A host of West End rising stars have been announced to join the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) A Christmas Celebration at the iconic St Johns Smith Square, all alumni of this leading youth organisation.

Almeida Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING Coming to Cinemas; Watch the Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2023

Watch the first video trailer for the live capture of Rupert Goold's production of Spring Awakening. The musical is set to hit cinemas following its run in at the Almeida Theatre in the U.K. The cast includes Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea, Asha Banks, Taylor Bradshaw, Catherine Cusack, Carly-Sophia Davies, Kit Esuruoso, and more.

NYMT Reveals New Artistic Directors and Creates 11-Strong Advisory Board
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023

NYMT has announced its new artistic team, who will work with the previously announced CEO Adrian Packer CBE from September 2023.

2022 Black British Theatre Awards Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 17, 2022

The winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2022 have been announced. The awards' ceremony was held the National Theatre on October 16. 

Vanessa Redgrave Departs MY FAIR LADY Following a 'Stretch of COVID'
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2022

Vanessa Redgrave has played her final performance in the West End production of My Fair Lady. The actress, who played Mrs. Higgins in the limited engagement, writes that she 'needs a rest following a stretch of Covid.' Heather Jackson takes over the role in the production's final weeks.

Wake Up With BWW 5/19: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Transfer, and More!
by - May 19, 2022

Today's top stories include the Broadway transfer of A  Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. The musical will open on Broadway this fall, playing at the Broadhurst Theatre. Plus, Fran Drescher dishes on The Nanny musical, first look at Skylar Astin in Little Shop of Horrors, and more!

BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 19, 2022

Expectations have been high for My Fair Lady. It is easy to see why it was such a hit on Broadway; brimming with English period tropes of top hats, Ascot races, lovable cockneys and snobbish toffs. Bartlett Sher's revival now comes to the West End. It looks stunning, but does not always hit the high notes.