Mike Jibson

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. 

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.

The National Youth Music Theatre is on the Search For Young Rising Stars For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) has announced its shows for its 2024 summer season, and dates for audition workshops, to be held across the UK in January and February.

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.

BWW Interview: Lauren Ward and Nathan Amzi Talk PROM QUEEN
by Nicole Ackman - Jun 29, 2018

We recently caught up with Lauren Ward and Nathan Amzi while on a break from rehearsals for Prom Queen, a new musical based on the true story of Canadian teen Marc Hall who took his Catholic school board to court when they wouldn't let him attend prom with his boyfriend. The show will receive a workshop presentation at The Other Palace on 2 July.

BWW Morning Brief June 16th, 2017 - BROADWAY BARES: STRIP U and More!
by Jessica Khan - Jun 16, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: BROADWAY BARES: STRIP U sizzles at the Hammerstein Ballroom this Sunday!

Mike Jibson, Ash Hunter, and Jamael Westman to Take Their Shot in West End HAMILTON
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017

London's Hamilton has found its ten-dollar founding father. The Daily Mail writes that Jamael Westman will take on the title role originated by Lin-Manuel Miranda on Broadway.

BWW Interview: Caroline Sheen on CRAZY FOR YOU at the Watermill
by Jenny Ell - Jul 15, 2016

Caroline Sheen is one of our busiest and most popular musical theatre actresses. She has an unbelievable string of credits to her name including the title role in Mary Poppins, Fantine/Eponine in Les Miserables, Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Jennifer in the Original Cast of The Witches of Eastwick. She is currently in rehearsals for Crazy For You where she is playing Polly alongside Tom Chambers as Bobby. BWW:UK catches up with Caroline to chat about her time so far at the Watermill.

It's Official: Sacha Baron Cohen & More Confirmed for LES MISERABLES Film
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 16, 2012

Daily Mail reports that the cast of Cameron Mackintosh and Tom Hooper's film version of the musical Les Miserables now includes Bertie Carvel (Matilda), Daniel Evans (Sunday in the Park with George) and Adrian Scarborough (Betty Blue Eyes). In addition, several cast members who have performed in stage versions of Les Miserables will star in the film including Caroline Sheen, Hadley Fraser, Killian Donnelly, Mike Jibson, Linzi Hateley, Gemma Wardle, Katy Secombe, Gina Beck, Fra Fee, Alexia Khadine and Katie Hall.