Overview
- King Charles and Idris Elba visited The Other Palace on Thursday for NYMT’s 50th year, joining workshops and a student performance.
- Pupils from Birmingham’s CORE Education Trust took part in improvisation sessions aimed at building confidence and stage skills.
- The King cut a “50” cake, gathered for a group photo, and sat with Elba to watch numbers by NYMT performers.
- Elba said a Prince’s Trust grant paid for his place at NYMT at 18, which he credited with starting his career.
- The Royal Family shared video of the visit on Instagram, highlighting a charity founded in 1976 that counts Jude Law and Stephen Graham among its alumni.