This article lists the acting agencies in London whose name begins with W. We also do a brief summary of what we found out about each agency.
Applications Come After Research
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?
Remember: Can you see evidence that performers get regular paid work through the agency?
Waring & McKenna
- Located in Mayfair, W1K 5QT
- Spotlight registered agency
- Successful and household name performers
- Busy Twitter feed @WaringMcKenna
- Apply by post or email (specified for applications on the ‘Contact’ page)
- Enclose or attach headshot, CV and covering letter
- You’ll normally need an impressive CV to get considered by this agency
W Artists
- Located in Shoreditch (EC2A 3PB), Berlin and Barcelona
- Listed on Spotlight Contacts
- Represents models, sports personalities and influencers
- Not a traditional talent agency
Wasserman Media Group
- Located in Holborn, W1D 3QU
- Listed on Spotlight Contacts
- Sport personality representation, not a traditional talent agency
West Central Management
- Located in 150 Hoxton Street, N1 6SH
- Spotlight registered agent
- Founded in the 1980s as an actors’ co-operative
- Active Twitter feed @westcentralWCM
- The ‘About Us’ page has a section on Representation applications setting out the type of actors their books are currently open for
- You must already be a Spotlight member
- Invitations to an upcoming show must be made two or three weeks in advance
WGM Talent Agency
- Located in Chancery Lane, WC2A 1LG and Manchester
- Spotlight registered agency
- Founded in 2014 by Guy Howe; company incorporated October 2015
- Listen to the Act On This podcast with Guy Howe https://soundcloud.com/actonthistv/inside-the-agency-with-wgm-talent-agent-guy-howe
- Popular Facebook Page and Busy Twitter feed Manchester, England
- Small and selective roster
- Operates a no-clash policy to avoid internal competition
- Looks for raw talent so professional training not mandatory
- ‘Representation’ page sets out advice and instructions
- Apply ONLY via the email specified in the instructions
Whitehall Artists / Whitehall Films
- Located in Putney, SW15 1LB
- Spotlight registered agency
- Established in 1986, owned by Michael and Hillary Whitehall
- Michael whitehall appeared with his son in the TV series ‘Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father’
- Company accounts state the company is still active
- No website or social media presence found June 2019
Williams Bulldog Management Ltd
- Located in Beckenham, BR3 5AA
- Spotlight registered agent
- Established 2016
- Active Twitter feed @WBMltd
- ’About/Contact’ page has email address and instructions or applications
- An agency that will consider you at the beginning of your career – but you’ll need something special to make you stand out from the huge pile of applications
Williamson & Holmes
- Located in Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8PR
- Spotlight registered agent
- Founded by Jackie Williamson and Michelle Holmes
- Films, TV, theatre and musical theatre
- Busy Twitter feed @WilliamsonHolme
- To apply for representation, send your Spotlight link by email (it’s not clear to which individual)
- No attachments to be added to your email
- Good agency to target if you a talented emerging actor looking for quality guest lead and supporting roles for example – but you’ll have a lot of competition to get noticed and accepted by the agency
Winterson’s
- Located in Covent Garden, WC2N 4JS
- Spotlight registered agent
- Founded by Niki Winterson
- Represents performers for acting, musical theatre and commercial work
- Applications by post or email
- Instructions under the ‘Commercial’ tab, in the section ‘Join us’
- Good agency to target if you a talented emerging actor looking for quality guest lead and supporting roles for example – but you’ll have a lot of competition to get noticed and accepted by the agency
WIS Celtic Management
- Address in Elphinstone Road, E17 5EX
- Was listed on Spotlight Contacts
- In June 2019, no website, social media presence or online company accounts found
Wise Buddah Talent
- Located in Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7QP
- Spotlight registered agent
- Voiceover agency but also associated facilities and services
- Representsactors, broadcasters, comedians, singers and full-time professional voice over artists (some are household names)
- Busy Twitter feed @wisebuddah and popular Facebook page
Wright & Murray Creative Management
- Located in South Bank, SE1 8LJ
- Spotlight registered agency
- Founded in early 2016 by Michelle McGivern
- Busy Facebook page and Twitter feed @wrightandmurray
- Only apply if you have been professionally trained or have professional experience
- The ‘Contact’ page has a Representation button, giving clear instructions of the information and evidence to send
