Northwest Casting Agencies I-Z

IMPACT MODELS & CASTING\
Christine Cartwright
0151 495 2266
www.impactcasting.co.uk
347 Upton Lane
Cheshire WA8 9AQ
We are a reliable casting and model agency supplying children as well as adults, with 22 years experience in the industry. We also supply make-up artists and fashion stylists. We can be contacted out of office hours for last minute bookings.

JANET HOWE CASTING AGENCY
0161 263 0633
info@janethowe.com
The Pie Factory, 101 Broadway, Salford Quays, M60 2EQ
Janet Howe Agency - established 1999, with offices in Leeds/Staffordshire. Just moved to new office in Salford. Wealth of experience in industry. Over 1000 extras on books/over 300 children - most open licenced for TV productions too numerous to mention. Period drama work includes Forsyte Saga (I & II). Supplied extras This Is England - BIFA. Brown Paper Bag - BAFTA Short Film Awards.

KELLY CASTING & DRAMA SCHOOL
Kelly Wright, 0151 545 1305
23 Glegside Road, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 5XF
My name is Kelly Wright. I am a trained LAMDA Drama teacher LLAM. I have been teaching for ten years. I have my own Drama School in Kirkby. There are over 200 children in my school who are all trained through the LAMDA exam board. All children are of a very high acting level, hard working & willing to learn more. I also have a large Drama Studio if any company would like the use of it.

KIDS & CO. CHILDRENS MODEL AND CAST
Linda M. Hughes, 0151 346 9389
www.kidsandcomodelandcastingagency.com
96 Vaughan Road, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 1LP
We provide children 0-19 years, actors, models, singers and dancers. Babies for TV, Film, etc. All our children are licensed and available in most areas including Manchester, Leeds, Chester, Preston and London. We have a well-established drama and singing workshop with many talented children keen to be involved in TV, film or modeling. Some of our children have already appeared in productions such as Hollyoaks, Brookside, Grange Hill, The Lakes, DFS Adverts, Camelot, Vauxhall and many more. Our drama workshop put on two shows a year at local theatres to help the children gain experience.

KMC AGENCIES LIMITED
Kay Hilton, 0161 237 3009
www.kmcagencies.co.uk
PO Box 122, 48 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB
An established city centre agency providing actors and dancers to all aspects of the industry. The actors are particularly successful in the theatre and television/film sectors, whilst the dancers are at the forefront of most major musicals. We also provide a complete service of casting, choreographing and producing fashion/trade shows for corporate clients. Studio hire is also available at Great Ancoats Street.

LAKESIDE CASTINGS
Phil McKay, 01228 401 093
www.lakesidecastings.com
63 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9H7
Lakeside TV and Film casting agency is based in Carlisle. Cumbria covers the Lake District, North West England, Cumbria and South West Scotland. We can supply all your artistes! Extras, walk-ons, crowd scenes, stand-ins etc. For films/TV/ commercials/pop promos. The agency is run by Phil McKay who has had years of experience as an agent, producer, performer and presenter.

LAMONT DRAMA SCHOOL AND CASTING
Diane Lamont, 07736387543
www.lamontcasting.co.uk
2 Harewood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2PH
Lamont Casting is one of the leading children's agencies in the North-west providing talented young actors (4-18) for main parts or (4-25) for extra work in film, television, theatre and commercial work. All actors are auditioned and chosen for their talent, professional attitude and reliability. We can also provide fully qualified, experienced chaperones. Casting facilities available and drama workshops can be arranged free of charge.

LEMON CASTING
Andrea and Steven McCarthy, 0161 876 0088
www.lemoncasting.co.uk
The Pie Factory, 101 Broadway, Salford Quays , M50 2EQ
Lemon provides a new service to the television industry. We have production runners available.

LIME ACTORS AGENCY AND MANAGEMENT
Georgina Andrew, 0161 236 0827
Nemesis House, 1 Oxford Court, Bishopgates, 0161 228 6727 Manchester M2 3WQ
We supply actors to the television and film industry. Recent credits include: Sparks (Parallax Films), Millions (Mission Pictures), Digital Jesus (Lucky 7 Pictures), 24 Hour Party People (Revolution Films), There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (Pathe Films), Charlotte Gray (Ecosse Films), Anita and Me (Starfield Productions.

MEL@DRAMA ACTING SCHOOL
Melanie Ash, 07789 004062
www.melanieash.co.uk
email: melanie.ash@blueyonder.co.uk
Classes held in Preston at The Charter Theatre and Guild Hall and other venues. Mel@drama is an acting school based in Preston, providing quality professional training for children and adults in acting. We take no more than 15 in a class, and classes are taught by professional actress Melanie Ash (BA Hons/ALAM) and an assistant.
Regular productions, and showcases for casting directors. Several children already working professioanlly in TV and radio commercials, with some pupils taking lead roles in Grange Hill and New Street Law.

MICHELLE SMITH CASTING
Michelle Smith, 0161 439 6825
220 Church Lane, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1PQ
Specializing in casting for feature films, television and commercials. Casting suite in centre of Manchester.

NICHE CASTING AGENCY
Shenaz Khan, 0161 622 2932
www.nichecasting.co.uk
Malvern Suite, Borough Mill, Neild Street, Oldham, OL8 1QG
Casting Agency Specialising In Actors and Supporting Actors/Extras from the Ethnic Minorities
speeking a number of different languages.

NIDGES CASTING AGENCY
Emma Phil Phillipson, 0161 832 8259
www.nidgescasting.co.uk
Half Moon Chambers, Chapel Walks, Manchester, M2 1HN
Part of the Boss Agencies Group, Nidges specialise in providing character models and artistes in all aspects of the photographic, advertising, television and film industries. As one of the North's longest established agencies, we currently represent over 300 professional, experienced and reliable characters - from teens to OAPs, from fire eaters to dog handlers, you name it, we probably have it!

PAN ARTISTS AGENCY
0161 969 7419 phone 0161 962 6571 fax
www.panartists.co.uk
Pan Artists Agency Limited 34 Woodhouse Lane Sale Cheshire M33 4JX
panartists@btconnect.com
We supply people for film and television, training videos, commercials and photographic work from the parts to the supporting artists.

PAUL NICHOLAS SCHOOL OF ACTING
www.pnsa.co.uk
Caters for children aged 4-18 and opens at times to suit you with an affordable cost
01253 851 144 (Head office in Thornton Cleveleys)
Schools are also open in: Blackpool (01253 874007), Morecambe (07778694411) and Manchester (07971 590703)

POWER PROMOTIONS
Lyn Staunton, 0151 230 0070
www.powerpromotions.co.uk
P.O. Box 61, Liverpool, L13 OEF
Agency who can assist with auditions at no extra cost and can supply actors, actresses and extras. Credits include: Bond Movies, 5th Element, Avengers and RAC commercials.

SPECIAL EVENTS CONSULTANTS
Laurence Duckworth, 01928 795 757
www.special-events-consultants.co.uk
26 Saddlers Rise, Norton Cross, Runcorn, WA2 6PG
An agency specializing in the supply of top quality entertainment tailored to the individual requirements of clients. From corporate events to children's birthday parties. Entertainment available includes: disco/karaokes; cabaret/dance bands; murder/mystery; fun casinos; musicians of all types; magicians; Scots pipers; speakers; belly dancers etc. Member of Entertainment Agents Association (GB) and National Entertainment Agents Council.

TONER CASTING LTD
Catherine Toner, 0151 708 6400
www.tonercasting.com
Unit E6, Brunswick Business Centre, Brunswick Way, Liverpool, L3 4BD
We have represented actors for productions i.e. Band of Brothers, Brookside, Dream Team and in the theatre Blood Brothers, Night Collar, The Alehouse and numerous Pantomimes. Since 1996 we have provided daily background artists for Mersey TV on Brookside, Hollyoaks, and Grange Hill.

TONY WEST ENTERTAINMENTS
Tony West, 0151 929 2727
www.tonywestents.co.uk
P.O. Box 25, Formby, Liverpool, L38 ODA
Supply: TV/Film Presenters (E.g. Bob Carolgees, etc.), Main TV Comedians, Walk on extras, Vocalists (Male and Female), Comedy/Mime/Speciality Acts, Classical Ensembles

VERONICA KIRK PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
Veronica Kirk, 0151 653 0154
1 James Street, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 5RD
Represents actors and singers for film, television and theatre work. This agency does not represent walk-on or background artistes.

A WILL AND A WAY ACTING SCHOOL
Will Travis, 07974103034
email : willtravis@blueyonder.co.uk
A Will and a Way is an acting school based in Leigh, providing quality professional training for children and adults in acting. We take no more than 15 in a class, and classes are taught by professional actor Will Travis and an assistant. Regular productions, and showcases for casting directors. Several children already working professionally in TV and radio commercials, with some pupils taking lead roles in 'Grange Hill' & 'New Street Law'.

YULA CASTING
Sherril and Chris Parsons, 0151 494 9457
31 Alregsford Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 3Q2
A wealth of talented young actors available (ages 5 - 20). Trained to a high standard at the connected drama school available for main part or extra work. Small studio available for visiting directors. Can host and run audition workshops. Small number at present of full Equity members with professional experience.

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