Acting Agencies In London - W

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 This article lists the acting agencies in London whose name begins with W. We've also presented a brief summary of what we found out about each agency.

Applications Come After Research

Please do a lot of research BEFORE applying to any acting agency. It helps you avoid fake agencies, and makes 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
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