Previous Casting Directors

Sue Jones

Over 20 films including THE CONTRACTOR, THE SHEPHERD - BORDER PATROL, POPCORN, HUMAN TRAFFIC, THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK and JACK AND SARAH.

Alison Chard

TV -THE BILL, ROUGH JUSTICE, CRACKING UNDER PRESSURE, BROTHERHOOD, EMU, SCOOBY-DO UK tour and feature films.

Lucy Jenkins

Currently working at the RSC, Lucy has had cast West End theatre including NOISES OFF at The Comedy Theatre. TV includes BABYFATHER and THE BILL. Films for 2008, ONE IN FOUR and MAD SAD & BAD.

Carl Proctor

Casting director for over 10 years. Films for 2008 CREEK with PRISION BREAK star Dominic Purcell, THE CHEESEBURGER MANIFESTO, in production for 2009 SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CURSE OF THE BANSHEE.

Sooki McShane

Theatre includes casting for NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE, COMPASS THEATRE, BRIDEWELL, and many national tours. Currently working at THE BILL, other TV includes FAMILY AFFAIRS, and Disney sitcome BREAK KIDS.

Jill Trevellick

TV- CANTERBURY TALES, ROSE AND MALONEY, PRIMEVAL, SHAKESPEAR RE-TOLD, MISS AUSTEN REGRETS, MISTRESSES. Film includes, ME WITHOUT YOU, PICCADILLY JIM, and FISH TANK for 2009.

Jane Frisby

Jane has cast many commercials, and film, HEAR MY SONG for Miramax, THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELLING PANTS 2 for Warner Brothers. FILMS in production BLACKLINE, and DOGHOUSE starring Danny Dyer.

Irene Cotton

Many years experience casting TV, Film, Theatre, Radio and hundreds of commercials. Irene was resident casting director for The Old Vic under Jonathan Miller, has cast West End Theatre, works regularly for the BBC, and has cast over 200 episodes of THE BILL. Films include THE LIBERTINE starring John Malkovich.

Phil Shaw

Originally trained as an actor then formed his own successful agency. Phil casts mostly TV and film, recent projects LOVE AND VIRTUE starring John Malkovich and ROMANS 12.20. Currently working on an unnamed film and TV mini series.

Laura Dickens

Mostly works in television, recent credits include; DOCTORS and HOLBY CITY, Laura has also worked on many films and was casting associate on HARRY POTTER & THE CAMBER OF SECRETS, ABOUT A BOY and REIGN OF FIRE.

Richard Evans

Currently casting TWELVE ANGRY MEN, unnamed West End musical and British feature. Has recently cast DANCING IN THE STREETS and THE RATPACK - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS for the West End. Richard also regularly casts Commercials, Music Videos and Corporates.

Sam Stevenson

Sam casts some great TV including those series which require a constant turnaround of new actors, such as SILENT WITNESS, INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES and currently THE BILL. Sam has also worked on HOLBY CITY, EASTENDERS and various films.

Janie Frazer

Based at ITV Janie has over 15 years experience casting TV. She has cast such greats as SPACED, MURDER IN SUBURBIA and VINCENT with Ray Winston. More recently cast CITY LIGHTS and THE GOOD SAMARITAN. Her latest series BRITANIA HIGH is currently filming.

Ilenka Jelowicki

Works at Mad Dog Casting and has cast literally hundreds of commercials. Her clients have included; Carlsberg, Guinness, Disney, Burger King, Playstation, The Times and many more. Ilenka also casts music videos and has done Idents for MTV and BBC. This year Ilenka casts her first feature film.

Amanda Tabak

Founder of the successful casting company Candid Casting, who work in TV, film, commercials and music videos. Amanda's commercial clients include, Orange, Pepsi, Playstation, SuperNoodles, Guiness and many more, TV work includes; M.I High, Mr Harvey Lights a Candle with Timothy Spall and A Class Apart for BBC, films include; Harry on the Boat, and award winning features Kidulthood and The Low Down. Amanda is currently working with Peter Kay on a new project.

Alison Chard

THE BILL, ROUGH JUSTICE, CRACKING UNDER PRESSURE, BROTHERHOOD, EMU, SCOOBY-DO UK tour and feature films.

Gary Davy

Currently casting 7 movies in development/production, cast over 30 films including THE UPSIDE OF ANGER, THE PROPOSITION, MEAN MACHINE, THE CAVE and THE BUSINESS. Has many TV series and is an Emmy winner for BAND OF BROTHERS.

Sue Jones

Over 20 films including THE CONTRACTOR, THE SHEPHERD - BORDER PATROL, POPCORN, HUMAN TRAFFIC, THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK and JACK AND SARAH.

Pippa Ailion- Musical Theatre Casting Technique

Pippa Ailion has cast over 75 theatre productions for the West End, National tours, Festivals, and theatres in the U.S., Australia and Europe. Current shows in the West End include: BILLY ELLIOT, WE WILL ROCK YOU and THE LION KING.