​​Calling musical theatre students aged 9-18!

 

After our incredible successes at JTF in '22, '23, '24 and '25 - we are thrilled to offer young performers the chance to take part in the Junior Theatre Festival at Birmingham ICC on Saturday, 23rd May 2026!

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This prestigious event brings together talented students from across Europe to perform a 15-minute musical theatre showcase, adjudicated by top industry professionals.

 

The day is packed with:
✨ Expert feedback to help performers grow
✨ Inspiring workshops in dance, singing, and acting
✨ Performances from West End stars and industry professionals

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JTF Birmingham 2026 – Get Your Wigle On Team

We’re excited to confirm that Get Your Wigle On will be taking one team to Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) Birmingham on Saturday 23rd May 2026.

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What is JTF?
The Junior Theatre Festival is Europe’s largest celebration of musical theatre specifically for young people. It brings together schools and youth theatre groups from across the UK and beyond for a dynamic day of:

• Adjudications - where groups perform and receive feedback from industry professionals

• Workshops in singing, acting & dance

• Networking and community building with like-minded performers

• Opportunities for AllStars and awards ceremonies that celebrate group and individual achievement and spirit.

 

Eligibility:
Ages 9 - 18

Please note: Applicants must have taken part in at least one auditioned show with GYWO in the last 12 months

​This cost covers:

• Transportation to and from the ICC on 23rd May 2026

• Group registration free

• Individual fesitval entrance fee

• Weekly rehearsal fee (held at Theatre Severn's Dance Studio)

• T-Shirt Fee

Please note: Full payment for JTF must be paid by 2nd March 2026 - part payment and payment plans are not accepted. Payment via credit card can be arranged. 

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Show: We are thrilled to reveal that we will be performing a 15 minute segment of The Little Mermaid Jr!

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Rehearsals: Fridays 5:30-6:30pm - at the Dance Studio, Theatre Severn​​

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Our 2026 JTF Team is listed below.

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JTF TEAM 2026:​ (in alphabetical order)

Abigail Higgott - Ariel, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Aled Houghton - Grimsby, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Amelie Crane - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Aniela Poli - Princess 4, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Charlie Jones - Jellyfish 1, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Elijah Carroll - Sax, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Elijah McAree - King Triton, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Elissa Ingram - Atina, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Eliza Cheesman - Plaice, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Emelia Lindsay - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Emilie Brown - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Emily Whitmore - Ursula, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Evie Lewis - Princess 5, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Harrison Morris - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Harry Taylor - Chub, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Isla Marshall - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Issy Dowdy - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Izzy Ellis - Andrina, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Jessica Lyle - Jetsam, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Juliette Harris - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Kim Gibbons - Sebastian, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Leo Whitfield-Percy - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Lexi Statham - Adella, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Leyla Tipton - Princess 2, Bass, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Lola Buckland - Fluke, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Lottie Seaborne-Davies - Princess 6, Harp, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Lyla Saxton - Skuttle, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Marcy Birch - Flotsam, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Martha Butele - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Megan Haycocks - Carp, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Merryn Edwards  - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Miller Beech  - Flounder, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Neve Adams - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Nina Crowe - Arista, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Olivia Oni - Princess 1, Newt, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Oz Lovell - Prince Eric, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Poppy Moelwyn-Williams - Allana, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Rory Corfield - Pilot, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Seren James - Jellyfish 2, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Thea Marshall - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Tyler Lloyd-Hughes - Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Victoria Oni - Aquata, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble

Wynona Nariah Handitye - Princess 3, Sea Chorus / Sailor and Ensemble