Research Comes First
There’s a lot of research you must do before applying to an agency. It will help you avoid scams, and make a better impression on the good agents. Have you read our article Acting Agencies: Which One Is Right For You?
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Can you see evidence that performers get regular paid work through the agency?
ADA – Actors Direct Associates
- Based in Rhyl (LL18 3NN); also an Irish division
- Is shown on Spotlight Contacts register
- Website has a specific page for actors over the age of 16 seeking representation
- Company incorporated July 2013 and dissolved December 2016
- Facebook activity ended 2016, no other social media presence in May 2019
- But website still operating so may have changed ownership and become a private business?
The A Gent
- Located in Llanelli (SA14 8PA)
- Listed on Spotlight Contacts
- Events and brand promotion, no evidence of a talent agency
Andrea Casting
- Based in Skewen (SA10 6HA)
- Spotlight registered
- Twitter @Andrea_Casting and popular Facebook Page
- Established 2012
- Represents actors, supporting artistes, presenters, voiceover artists, models, dancers, musicians, specialist artistes, chaperones, promotional staff and crew
- Apply for representation as an actor – via the specified email address – ONLY if you are already Spotlight registered
- Everyone else can apply to be a support artist via the dedicated page on the website
Astral Actors Management
- Was based in Wales (SA31 3HX)
- Listed in Spotlight Contacts
- The company was incorporated 2004, dissolved 2013
- No website or social media presence
BDiscovered
- Based in Roose, Barry (CF62 3LE)
- Listed on Spotlight Contacts register
- Not a sole agency
- Facebook posts ended 2016, the news page is empty and Twitter account not found May 2019
- Much online discussion elsewhere about the costs of additional services charged and unsolicited texts
Cinel Gabran Management
- Located in Cardiff (YO21 3QL0
- Listed on Spotlight Contacts
- Founded 1988 but the agency has moved location several times
- In May 2019 the website had little information and no social media presence
Clic Agency
- Based in Bangor (LL57 1BS)
- Spotlight registered
- Founder Helen has range of industry experience
- Agency founded over 20 years ago
- Twitter feed ended August 2018 and no other social media presence found
- Spotlight profiles show they still represent working performers in May 2019
- They represent performers from London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, North and South Wales
- Actors, child actors, and supporting artists (extras) represented
- Applicants should email their CV (presumably with a photo)
CV Actor Management
- Was based in Wrexham (LL13 7EB)
- Appears in Spotlight Contacts list
- Twitter feed stopped March 2017
- Website no longer exists
Fame Factory Theatre School
- Located in Port Talbot, SA12 8TS
- Spotlight registered agent
- Founded in 2009
- Represents students at the part-time stage schools
Ignite Performance Academy
- Based in Cardiff (CF63 2AW0
- Spotlight registered
- Company incorporated April 2015
- Accepts applications from new and experienced performers
- Represents actors, models, singers, songwriters, musicians
- We couldn’t find a social media presence or news page
- No performer profiles available on website
- Suggests a lot of support and resources provided, but no costs shown on the website
Management 2000
- Located in Treuddyn Mold, CH7 4NH
- Spotlight registered agent
- Founded by Jacqueline Gerling
- Represents actors from all over the UK
- Not an extras agency
- Apply via the email address in the Contact Us page, or write to the office address
- CV and photograph, along with any upcoming performance
- If the agency is interested in representing you, a personal meeting will take place
Mark Jermin Management
- Based in Swansea (SA1 6ED)
- Spotlight registered
- Represents adults and young performers
- On our list of 20 Reputable UK Agencies For Child Actors
- See our article about Mark Jermin Management
Oh So Small Productions Ltd
- Based in Pinewood Studios Wales (CF3 2GH)
- Spotlight registered
- Agency representing extreme height actors in film and TV
- Established 2010
Oren Actors Management
- Based in Cardiff (CF5 1QE)
- Spotlight registered
- Established as a co-operative in 1985
- Work in television, film, radio, theatre and commercials
- Apply when books are open
- They detail applications of particular interest to fill gaps in the roster
- Prefer professionally trained actors
- MUST already be a Spotlight registered actor
- Enclose headshots, CV and a letter explaining your suitability to the co-op
- By post, or via email (with links, not attachments, to large files)
- Showreel or upcoming performance essential
- Co-operative, so you frequently work in the agency office
The Performance Factory Management
- Based in Swansea SA6 8QF
- Spotlight registered
- Associated with the Performance Factory Dance School
- Established in 2014 by Dean Verbeck
- Children and Young Performers only
- Apply for representation via their website
Phoenix Casting Agency
- Located in Bristol (BS14 0BH) and Cardiff (CF11 9HA)
- Read more in the Bristol listing above
Shelley Norton Management & Stage School
- Based in Cardiff (CF11 8EQ)
- Spotlight registered
- Established in 2016 by Shelley Norton
- Represent both adult and child actors, plus supporting artists (extras)
- English and Welsh speaking performers
- Work in TV, film, theatre, radio, and commercials
- Busy Facebook Page and Twitter feed @Shelley_Norton
- All performers are met face to face at the agency
- Actors should apply online through the Agency contact form
- For your application to be taken further you will perform a monologue at the agency
