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The Palace Diaries
Michael Forrest ,Sarah Louise Keegan and Simon Hallman have all been confirmed for roles in Christmas film 'The Palace Diaries'.
Coronation Street
Pegeen Murphy has been confirmed for a role on the famous cobbles #Coronationstreet
Still So Awkward
Emma Laidlaw who has just been confirmed for a role in CBBC and Channel X North ‘Still So Awkward’ . Emma will play one of the Lead’s parents, Mrs Faulks- Smythe.
BBC Doctors
Michael Dixon has been confirmed for a Guest Lead role for BBC Doctors.
Short Film - Coconut
Ade Ajibade has been confirmed for the Lead Role in Coconut. COCONUT is a coming of age short film about identity and more specifically race. An exploration of what life is like for teenagers who are labelled ‘other’ but live in those small, northern fringe towns that overwhelmingly voted for Brexit and rarely get their time on screen.
Moving On
Ade Ajibade has been confirmed for a role of the next BBC series of Jimmy McGovern's MOVING ON.
Hollywood Feature Film 'The Northman'
Gareth Parker has been confirmed for a role in Hollywood Feature Film "The Northman"
Hollywood Director Robert Eggers brings his upcoming movie "The Northman" in which Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgard will be in lead roles.
BBC New Drama 'Anthony'
Ade Ajibade has been confirmed for the role on 'Angela' in new BBC Drama - 'Anthony'.
A new drama from Jimmy McGovern based on the racist murder of teenager Anthony Walker.
Anthony, the feature-length drama is for BBC One and explores the events surrounding the death of the 18- year-old from Huyton who was murdered in an unprovoked attack in 2005.
LA Productions is making the drama.
Emmerdale
Emma Laidlaw has been confirmed for 6 episodes of Emmerdale.
Doctors
Ade Ajibade has been confirmed for the role of Mala in BBC Doctors.
Coronation Street
Andrew Wong has been confirmed for a role on Coronation Street.
Emmerdale
Michael Dixon has been confirmed to film a role for Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Vicky Mills has been confirmed for a role on Hollyoaks.
Dave Allen
Following a sold-out run at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Kieran Cunningham performs his one-man show based on the life and stories of Dave Allen.
BBC CASUALTY
Aaron Turner has been confirmed for the role of 'Connor' in BBC Casualty.
Green Carnation Theatre Company - My Night With Reg
Simon Hallman has been cast as the role of 'Guy' in @G_C_Theatre production of 'My Night With Reg', coming to @The_Lowry Lowry in Jan, @HullTruck & Lawrence Batley Theatre in Feb, and Gala Theatre & Cinema & @warwickarts in March.
Peter Pan - The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Steve Royle returns to The Grand Theatre, Blackpool again this year as Smee in Peter Pan.
Starring Soap and West End Star Tom Lister as Captain Hook, Blackpool panto favourite from BBC Radio Lancashire Steve Royle as Smee and Jack Heasman as Peter Pan.
For tickets https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/peter-pan-944600/
BBC Radio 4 Drama Series
Marvin Brown has been confirmed for the role of SEAN in the BBC Radio 4 drama series, Fault Lines Season 1: Money, Episode Five Grow.
Hate Crime Play
Jarreau Benjamin and Jay Alexandra-Ali have been confirmed for a Hate Crime Play.
Coronation Street
Our young actor Joe Harrison has been confirmed for a role on the famous cobbles, Coronation Street.
INTERGALATIC Sky One Sci-Fi series
Ade Ajibade has been confirmed for a role on Sky One's new original sci-fi series drama, Intergalactic.
The Irregulars - Netflix's new Sherlock Holmes Series
Antony Bessick has been confirmed for a role in a new Netflix TV Series, The Irregulars
Netflix's new Sherlock Holmes series, but with a twist — the show, called The Irregulars, will focus on a group of street urchins whose crime-solving successes Holmes takes credit for.
The Boys - A New 5-part series for Channel 4
Simon Hallman has been confirmed for a role in the new 5-part series for channel 4 - The Boys
http://www.redproductioncompany.com/news/new-drama-boys-coming-channel-4/
Brassic 2 for Sky One
Jarreau Benjamin has been confirmed for a role in Sky One's Northern comedy Brassic 2.
Brassic is about a group of working-class friends finding unconventional ways to win at life in northern suburbia.
Coronation Street
Sarah Burrill has been confirmed to return again to the famous cobbles, Coronation Street.
Time and Again Theatre Company production of 'Greyhounds'
Adam Martin-Brooks has been confirmed to play 'Will Croft' in 'Time and Again Theatre Company's production of 'Greyhounds'.
Performances Friday, 1st Nov - Saturday, 2nd Nov, in Manchester. Cambridgeshire on the 16th and December in London.
For more information please see here https://timeandagaintheatre.com/whats-on/
The First Team - A New Comedy for the BBC from the producers of “The Inbetweeners.”
Marvin Brown has been confirmed for the role of 'Bootz' in The First Team,” a new comedy for the BBC from the producers of “The Inbetweeners.”
The life of Dave Allen
Kieran Cunningham brings back the revival of his critically acclaimed one man show based on the Life of Dave Allen.
Coronation Street
Jemma Drake has been confirmed for a role on the famous cobbles, Coronation Street.
24 Hours of Peace - The Royal Exchange
Kieran Cunningham has been confirmed to perform in Neil Bartlett's bold new stage and audio work this November, 24 Hours of Peace at THE ROYAL EXCHANGE.
https://www.culturehosts.co.uk/event/24-hours-of-peace/
Trouble with Kids - Pilot Sitcom
Steve Royle has been cast for the role of Maurice in a Pilot Sitcom, Trouble with Kids.
Out Stage Us
Simon Hallman has been confirmed for the role of Martyn in 'Coming out' part of HIVENORTH Theatre Company's OutStageUs production.
More details here: https://www.hivenorth.co.uk/
Coronation Street
Scott John Cooper has been confirmed for a role on the famous cobbles.
The Knock - British Film Institute
Marvin Brown has been confirmed for the role of 'OWEN' in 'The KNOCK' a British Film Institute film.
The Knock - British Film Institue film
Jarreau Benjamin has been confirmed for the role of Lil Kev' in 'The KNOCK' a British Film Institute film.
BBC Podcast
Simon Hallman has been confirmed to record a PODCAST for the BBC.
BBC Podcast
Jarreau Benjamin has been confirmed to record a PODCAST for the BBC.
BBC Podcast
Harry Leek has been confirmed to record a PODCAST for the BBC.
Trouble with kids - Pilot Sitcom
Scarlett Woods has been confirmed for the role of 'Billie' in a Pilot Sitcom, Trouble with Kids - watch this space!
Coronation Street
Karl Camilleri has been confirmed for a role in Coronation Street.
Moving On - BBC Series 11
Darren Scott has been confirmed for the role of Gary in Series 11 of 'Moving On'.
The BBC TV Series of dramas linked by a central theme: how to 'move on' and pass turning points in life.
HOME:
A grieving mum befriends a young homeless man in an attempt to fill the void left by the sudden death of her son. #MovingOn11 #Home
Watch HOME on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Fri 6th March: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0816mn7
Moving On - BBC Series 11
Ade Ajibade has been confirmed for the role of Marnie in Series 11 of 'Moving On'.
The BBC TV Series of dramas linked by a central theme: how to 'move on' and pass turning points in life.
HOME:
A grieving mum befriends a young homeless man in an attempt to fill the void left by the sudden death of her son. #MovingOn11 #Home
Watch HOME on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Fri 6th March: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0816mn7
Moving on - BBC Series 11
Karl Camilleri has been confirmed for the role of Robbie in Series 11 of 'Moving On'.
The BBC TV Series of dramas linked by a central theme: how to 'move on' and pass turning points in life.
HOME:
A grieving mum befriends a young homeless man in an attempt to fill the void left by the sudden death of her son. #MovingOn11 #Home
Watch HOME on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Fri 6th March: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0816mn7
A Kestrel for a Knave
Joe McArdle has been confirmed for the role of 'Jud' in ' A Kestrel for a Knave' for Radio 4.
Emmerdale
Neil Rowland has been confirmed for a role on Emmerdale.
Someone You Thought You Knew
Jarreau Benjamin who has been cast as the role of Justin in TV Documentary Drama, Someone You Thought You Knew Season 2.
Silent Witness - BBC One
Karl Camilleri has been confirmed for the role of Barry Devlin in Silent Witness.
Son Of Ned - Short Film
Marvin Brown has been confirmed for the role of 'Bili' in short drama 'Son of Ned'.
IMPACT - Season One
Michael Dixon has been confirmed for the role of Andrew in season one of television show IMPACT.
Radio Drama 'CREW'
Qas Hamid and Lauren Sturgess have been confirmed for roles in Bamalam Productions radio drama 'CREW' due to be released Thursday 23rd May.
The Dolly Mixtures
Victoria Holtom has been confirmed for the role of Sylvia in 'The Dolly Mixtures'
In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, The Customs House presents The Dolly Mixtures. A heart-warming musical about eight ordinary North East women; Margaret Graham, Hilda Joyce, Doris Ashcroft, Sylvia Nichols, Jean Smith, Liz Errington, Joan Lumsdale and Betty Dickinson who formed an unbreakable bond.
Short Films - Saving Peggy Piglet and Hide & Seek
Mark Cassidy has been cast in two short films “Saving Peggy Piglet” and “ Hide & Seek” for Farmyard Stories.
Coronation Street
Lola Sonola has been confirmed for a role over two episodes of Coronation Street.
Jock Night
Adam Waddington has been confirmed for a role in Hope Theatre Company's tour of Jock Night,
Written and Directed by Adam Zane.
Jock Night is the latest show from the award-winning company behind sell-out shows Gypsy Queen and Be More Martyn: The Boy with the Deirdre Tattoo.
Jock is the hottest club in town but the party starts as the club night ends…In Adam Zane’s entertaining, surprising, character-driven comedy drama, you are invited to the ultimate after-party.
For tickets see here
Emmerdale
Dave Dutton has been confirmed for a role on Emmerdale.
Coronation Street
Judith Bailey has been confirmed to film two episodes for Coronation Street.
Emmerdale
Vicky Mills has been confirmed for a role on Emmerdale.
New Crime Drama for ITV WILD BILL
Judith Bailey has been confirmed for a great role in a new crime drama for ITV, Wild Bill, staring Rob Lowe.
The Full Monty 2018/2019 Tour
Amy Thompson has been confirmed to play the role of Mandy in Award Winning Theatre production 2018/2019 Tour of The Full Monty.
2019 tour of John Godber's BOUNCERS
Frazer Hammill has been confirmed to play Lucky Eric in The John Godber Company and Theatre Royal Wakefield's 2019 tour of John Godber's BOUNCERS.
FIVE
Jarreau Benjamin and Michael Cochran are confirmed for Footlights tour of FIVE.
Dan Leno - A Royal Jester
Steve Royle tours again in 2019 as Dan Leno - A Royal Jester. Neil Rowland has also been confirmed for the role of Dan Leno's brother Henry Galvin for the forthcoming tour.
A Christmas Cracker
Tony Bond has been confirmed to film short film 'A Christmas Cracker'
We Are Here
Bradley Shore has been confirmed for the role of Richard in short film 'We Are Here'
Coronation Street
Olivia Orgill has been confirmed for a role on the famous cobbles.
After Miss Julie
Lauren Dickenson has been cast as 'Miss Julie' in Flimflam production of 'After Miss Julie' by Patrick Marber.
HULU TV Pilot
Matt Aistrup has been confirmed to film a TV pilot in Prague. Watch this space!
Cinderella
Amy Thompson plays Cinderella at York Grand Opera House. The panto runs from Friday 14 December 2018 until Saturday 5 January 2019.
For ticket details see here!
Beauty and the Beast
Steve Royle will be making his 16th annual appearance starring as ‘Louis La Plonk’ in The Blackpool Grand Theatre 2018 Panto ' Beauty and the Beast'
Also look out for our clients Emily Whitehead and Lucy Royle who also perform.
Beauty and the Beast – the 2018 Panto at Blackpool Grand Theatre
Friday 7 December to Sunday 6 January 2019.
For ticket information please see here
Brassic
Ronnie Leek has been confirmed for a role on Sky One's new gritty northern comedy Brassic.
Peter Pan
Ben Hanson and the rest of the cast of Peter Pan. Ben plays Starkey at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay which runs until 5th January.
Ticket information see here!
Coronation Street
Neil Rowland has been confirmed for a role on Coronation Street.
Peter Pan
Victoria Holtom returns to Forum Theatre, Billingham for her 5th appearance in Panto this time as Tinkerbell in Peter Pan.
1st Dec-6th Jan. For more details click here
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Lauren Sturgess will be joining the cast of Bolton Octagon's production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which runs from 4th-31st December.
Full details of the production here
Coronation Street
Sarah Burrill has been confirmed to film 3 episodes for Coronation Street.
Emmerdale
Robert Ashcroft has been confirmed for a role on Emmerdale.
Hollyoaks
Michael Dixon has been confirmed to film for Hollyoaks.
Michael is currently playing the role of Jay Johnson.
Can Jay switch sides? Watch here
The Wizard of OZ
Rosie Royle has been confirmed for a role in The Wizard of Oz performing at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool in December 2018.
Stone Soup
Sarah Louise Keegan has been confirmed for the role of 'Peggy' in Little Diamond Theatre Company's production of 'Stone Soup.
Little Diamond Theatre Company will be working with Bolton Food & Drink Festival this year to provide the children’s entertainment, with their fabulous play ‘Stone Soup’.
Full details:
https://www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com/childrens-entertainment/
Best Actor Award for Darren
Congratulations to our client Darren Scott who won 'Best Actor' Award at this year's 2018 Greater Manchester Fringe Festival, for his performance in 'A Different Way Home'.
Emmerdale
Lauren Dickenson has been confirmed to film two episodes for Emmerdale.
New 90 Minute BBC Drama
Jessica Hall has been confirmed for a role in a new 90 Minute Drama for BBC.
Coronation Street
Jarreau Benjamin has been confirmed to film scenes on the famous cobbles.
BAFTA AWARD FOR BEST MINI SERIES 'THREE GIRLS'
Congratulations to our client QAS HAMID and the rest of the cast/crew for the BAFTA award for best mini series 'THREE GIRLS'
On Behalf of The People
Danny Mellor has been confirmed to join the cast of 'On Behalf of The People' playing the role of Tom.
'On Behalf of The People' will tour extensively with The Melting Shop from 26 May to 20 July 2018.
The play follows the fortunes of the Mason family coming to terms with life and love in a Yorkshire mining town in post-war Britain: how do George and Connie Mason, their returning soldier son Tom and his fiancée Liz, come to terms with their rapidly changing world?
Emmerdale
Rob Mitchell-James has been confirmed to film scenes for Emmerdale.
Coronation Street
Lucy Lucia Brennan has been confirmed to film scenes on the famous cobbles.
Emmerdale
Sarah Burrill has been confirmed to film scenes for Emmerdale.
Coronation Street
Julie Hannan has been confirmed to film scenes on Coronation Street.
Coronation Street
Dan Sheader has been confirmed to film scenes on the famous cobbles.
Cartwright Cabaret
After successful performances in Manchester, Salford and Liverpool, Cartwright Cabaret is on the road again this time in Bury, Blackpool and The Octagon Theatre, Bolton.
Cartwright Cabaret is an amalgamation of Jim Cartwright's work, featuring highlights from many of his plays, such as Road, Two, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, and Raz.
Season in the Sun
David MacCreedy has been confirmed to join the cast of Seasons in the Sun by The John Godber Company.
It’s the summer of ’74, and the future looks bright for Spag and Paul, as they await their A-Level results.
But a job as relief dustbin-men will dampen their artistic ambitions.
Join them in this hilarious ‘fish out of water’ comedy, about women, waste and walking the streets. After this summer, life will never be the same again!
The show runs from Tuesday 24th April - Saturday 19th May 2:30pm & 7:30pm at East Riding Theatre.
To book tickets click here
Coronation Street
Dave Jordan has been confirmed to film scenes on the famous cobbles.
Red Devil
Jarreau Benjamin has been confirmed for the role of 'Joe Malone' in short film 'Red Devil'.
Doctors
Dave Dutton has been confirmed for a guest lead in the BBC daytime series Doctors.
Genius Picasso
Matt Aistrup has been confirmed for a role in GENIUS PICASSO.
National Geographic's anthology drama Genius is set to return for a second season, focusing on Pablo Picasso
Matt will film overseas in January.
Coronation Street
Matt Aistrup has been confirmed to film two episodes for Coronation Street.
A Christmas Carol
Lauren Sturgess has been confirmed to join the cast of A Christmas Carol at the Bolton Octagon.
Charles Dickens’ cherished festive tale is brought to life in this enchanting stage adaptation full of joy, song, and magic!
Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman
Playing from Fri 17 November 2017 - Sat 13 January 2018.
Octagon Theatre
Bolton
BL1 1SB
Stone Cold Murder
Michael Dixon has been confirmed to join the cast of Stone Cold Murder and will play the role of Ramsey.
Produced by Dorset Corset Theatre Company.
Written by James Cawood
Directed by Helen Watts
This show runs from Tuesday 19th December - Saturday 23rd December 2017.
Trowbridge Town Hall
Market Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EQ
Emmerdale
Adam Waddington has been confirmed to film scenes for Emmerdale.
The Familiar Fingers of Culture
Lauren Dickenson has been confirmed to play the part of 'Victoria' in 'The Familiar Fingers of Culture'.
The Woman who Cooked her Husband
Sarah Burrill, Jessical Hall and Neil Rowland have all been confirmed for the tour of 'The Woman who Cooked her Husband' A high energy, dark comedy by Debbie Issit.
Starts 17th May 2018 at Oldham Coliseum
Full tour dates to follow.
Coronation Street
Robert Ashcroft has been confirmed to film scenes for Coronation Street.
Coronation Street
Jennifer Banks has been confirmed to film scenes on the famous cobbles.
Coronation Street
Michael Dixon has been confirmed to film scenes for Coronation Street.
Justice League
Frazer Hammill has been busy filming scenes for the new Warner Brothers movie, JUSTICE LEAGUE.
Dinosaurs in the Wild
Warick Nolan has been confirmed for a 6 month tour of Dinosaurs in the Wild.
Wuthering Heights
Lauren Sturgess has been confirmed for the John Godber Company's production of Wuthering Heights, adapted and directed by BAFTA winner Jane Thornton.
Doctors
Michael Dixon has been confirmed for a guest lead in the BBC daytime series Doctors.
Hollyoaks
Vicky Mills has recently been filming scenes for Hollyoaks.
Home From Home
Jessica Hall has been confirmed for a guest role in a new BBC One comedy.
'Home from Home' stars Johnny Vegas as Neil Hackett, who alongside wife Fiona (Joanna Page - Gavin & Stacey), finally achieve their long-cherished dream of buying a lodge in the Lake District.
Emmerdale
Neil Rowland has been confirmed for 5 episodes of Emmerdale.
Age Before Beauty
Vicky Myers is to join the cast of the exciting new BBC Drama 'Age Before Beauty' as a series regular, Heidi.
The six-part BBC One drama, is written by Debbie Horsfield (Poldark, Cutting It) and made by Mainstreet Pictures.
Age Before Beauty, is a family saga set in a Manchester salon starring Robson Green (Granchester), Sue Johnston (Downton Abbey), Polly Walker (Mr Selfridge) and James Murray (Him).
The A Word
Scott Cooper has been confirmed for a guest role in the new series of the popular BBC Drama, The A Word.
Three Girls
Don't miss Qas Hamid as 'Chef' in the powerful BBC One Drama 'Three Girls'. The 3 part drama will be transmitted over three consecutive nights: 16th, 17th & 18th May.
Stand Up Stand Up - UK Tour
Jim Cartwright's new play is currently on tour. 'Stand Up Stand Up' is the first production by The Jim Cartwright Company & Theatre Royal Wakefield.
The Guardian - 4 Star Review "Neurotic comic meets burly bailiff in Jim Cartwright's caper"
Jim Cartwright Company & Theatre Royal Wakefield: Press Release
Peaky Blinders
Rob Mitchell-James recently completed filming for the new series of Peaky Blinders.
Channel 4 Comedy - Lee & Dean
Spring and Port Wine
Lauren Dickenson will be appearing as Hilda in Bill Naughton's Spring and Port Wine.
This war time comedy is directed by Chris Honer and will run from the 13th - 29th April at the Oldham Coliseum.
Emmerdale
Stephen Whitfield has been confirmed for 2 episodes in ITV's Emmerdale, filming will take place later this month.
Carnage: Swallowing the Past
Dave Jordan recently attended a preview showing of the new BBC film, Carnage: Swallowing the Past.
The film which is written and directed by the comedian Simon Amstell (‘Grandma’s House’ and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’), stars Martin Freeman.
'Carnage' is due for transmission in April 2017 on the BBC iPlayer. Dave will be appearing as Paul Monkhouse.
Once A Catholic
Kimberley Knight will be appearing as Mary Hennessy in Mary O'Malley's 'Once A Catholic', Directed by Lucia Cox.
Sarah starts filming 'Angel'...
Sarah Burrill starts filming a new short film in Yorkshire. Directed by Nick Wild, 'Angel' is a comedy which stars Vic Reeves and Jane Horrocks...
ALRA strikes pioneering in-house agency deal with Cartwright Higgins Management
Cartwright Higgins Management announced their new partnership with ALRA.
"The tie-up will give Cartwright Higgins Management a desk within ALRA’s offices, giving students access to castings and professional advice.
ALRA claimed it was the first “direct collaboration of a professional agency with an established drama school”. The school has campuses in both London and Wigan.
Students will have access to career guidance, help with contracts and can drop in to speak with the agency for advice."
April in Paris
Sarah Burrill has been cast as Bet in the UK Tour of John Godber's comedy classic, April in Paris.
Coronation Street
Lauren Dickenson is about to film scenes on the world's longest-running soap, Coronation Street.
Gary Clarke's Coal Tour
Pegeen Murphy recently appeared in Gary Clarke's 'Coal' tour at the Contact Theatre, Manchester.