Stanton Davidson Associates

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  • Located in St Martin’s Lane (WC2N 4JS)
  • Spotlight registered agency
  • Experienced agents Geoff Stanton & Roger Davidson
  • Member of the Personal Managers Association
  • film, television, theatre, musical theatre, radio and commercials
  • Prefer applications for representation by email
  • With 2 medium photos add a link to CV or Spotlight profile, include showreel link (not file attachment)
  • You can send items by mail (with SAE for return) but no CD or DVD
  • If you are performing in or around London, give them adequate notice to see you
  • 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
Location: London, UK

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