​​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

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Cost: £190 

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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First rehearsal: Friday 6th February - Theatre Severn Dance Studio

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This years JTF Team is listed below, in no particular order, casting will be done following the first rehearsal. 

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JTF TEAM:​

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Elijah Carroll

Rory Corfield

Kim Gibbons 

Aled Houghton

Charlie Jones

Tyler Lloyd-Hughes

Oz Lovell

Elijah McAree

Harrison Morris

Neve Adams

Marcy Birch

Emilie Brown

Lola Buckland

Martha Butele

Eliza Cheesman

Amelie Crane

Nina Crowe

Yasmin Dowdy

Merryn Edwards 

Izzy Ellis

Wynona Nariah Handitye

Juliette Harris

Megan Haycocks

Abigail Higgott

Elissa Ingram

Seren James

Evie Lewis

Emelia Lindsay

Jessica Lyle

Isla Marshall

Thea Marshall

Poppy Moelwyn-Williams

Victoria Oni

Olivia Oni

Aniela Poli

Lyla Saxton

Lottie Seaborne-Davies

Lexi Statham

Leyla Tipton

Emily Whitmore

Leo Whitfield-Percy