​​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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Auditions

• All performers will take part in a group audition

• Video submissions will be required for solo roles only

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Group Audition:

​Friday 23rd January - 5:00pm - 6:30pm - Please use booking form below!

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Solo Auditions:

If you wish to be considered for solo roles and lines in our performance, please submit a video of you singing one of the soloist songs to our WhatsApp number 07450 267136 by Sunday 25th January.

Please note: A solo audition is not mandatory should you wish to be considered for ensemble only.

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Soloist Audition Material:
Part of Your World

Under the Sea
She’s in Love

Poor Unfortunate Souls

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Important:
 

Whilst we will be casting specific roles for the fifteen-minute showcase at the festival, the ethos of the festival is that the performance is entirely ensemble-based. All children will be involved throughout the whole performance piece.

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By signing up to audition, children are agreeing that they are happy to take part in the performance in whatever capacity they are cast. If a child would be unhappy performing as part of the ensemble or as a dancer, we kindly ask that they do not audition for the festival. If you have any queries on this please do contact us before signing up. 

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