London representation guide
Child Acting Agencies in London
Ten agencies to research, plus practical questions to help parents compare acting representation for children and teenagers.
Find the right professional relationship
Choose an agency that understands your child
The best fit depends on the child’s age, training, location, interests and availability as well as the kind of work an agency handles.
Explore each agency’s current website, application process and written terms, then consider where communication feels clear and expectations feel realistic. See our UK child acting agency guide for the complete representation journey.
Before accepting representation
Questions to ask a child acting agency
Which work do you handle?
Ask about film, television, theatre, commercials, voiceover and modelling so the agency’s focus matches the child’s interests.
Is representation exclusive?
Check whether the agreement is sole or non-sole and whether it covers every type of work or only certain areas.
What are the costs?
Understand profile, photography, platform, renewal and commission charges before signing.
How are auditions managed?
Ask how briefs arrive, how quickly families must respond and whether most auditions are self-tapes or in person.
What training is expected?
Find out whether Spotlight membership, acting classes, singing, dance or particular self-tape skills are required.
How is welfare protected?
Ask about licensing, chaperones, school absence, safeguarding and the handling of children’s personal information.
Current options
10 child acting agencies serving London
The list offers a range of agency types and specialisms. Application windows and criteria can change, so check each official website before applying.
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Kids Talent Agency
Represents babies, children and teenagers for suitable acting and modelling briefs across the UK. Parents can apply online for the agency team to review.
Alphabet Kidz
A London youth talent agency covering television, film, commercials, voiceover and photographic bookings. Its website currently advises families to check the latest joining window.
Visit the official websiteCurtis Brown
A long-established London talent and literary agency. Families should use its official representation information to confirm the current route for young actors.
Visit the official websiteBonnie & Betty
Offers public divisions for actors, talent, models, casting and families, with joining information and application updates on its website.
Visit the official websiteScream Kids
The current Kids division represents performers aged five to 15 across theatre, film and television, with a separate application route.
Visit the official websiteSylvia Young Agency
Represents child actors and young performers for film, television, theatre, radio, commercials and voiceover. The official page explains its self-tape application process.
Visit the official websiteHero Talent Group
A screen-focused talent agency presenting young performers across television and film. Its representation page gives the current enquiry route.
Visit the official websitePD Management
A London agency specialising in children and teenagers for theatre, film, television and commercials, with separate kids and teens divisions.
Visit the official websiteD&D Inc / Daisy and Dukes
The former Daisy and Dukes address now redirects to D&D Inc. Its website is being rebuilt, so parents should confirm current representation and application details directly.
Visit the official websiteUrban Angels
Represents young talent and families, with application information, parent access and examples of current work on its official website.
Visit the official website
Present current information
Build a clear child actor profile
- Use current, natural headshots that genuinely resemble the child.
- Keep age, playing age, height, location and contact information accurate.
- List only skills, accents and performance experience the child can demonstrate.
- Add a concise, natural showreel when the agency or casting platform requests one.
- Update photographs and measurements as the child grows.
Professional safeguards
Licences, education and wellbeing
Performance licences
A production may need to apply to the council where the child lives. Parents usually provide documents, photographs and school information needed for the application.
Chaperoning and school
Children must be appropriately supervised, and authorised absence may be needed when professional work takes place during school time.
Use the official GOV.UK child performance licence service to identify the relevant local council.
Common questions
Parent FAQs
Does a child need experience before applying?
Not always. Requirements vary, but agencies normally look for confidence, listening skills, natural performance and the ability to take direction.
Does representation guarantee auditions?
No. Opportunities depend on professional briefs and whether the child matches the client’s requirements.
Can a child have two acting agents?
Only if the representation agreements permit it. Ask both agencies and check any exclusive areas or territories.
Should a child join Spotlight?
Many professional acting agencies use Spotlight for suitable young performers. The agency should explain whether and when membership is appropriate.
London and UK representation
Apply to Kids Talent Agency
Parents and legal guardians can apply online for acting and modelling representation for babies, children and teenagers.