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About Janet

Janet Hampson, Manchester Casting Director

Janet Hampson originally trained and worked as an actor. She began casting whilst producing music promos and touring theatre. She later worked in BBC Entertainment in Manchester before returning to drama and comedy working with BBC Radio Drama, Hat Trick North and Channel K. Since setting up Janet Hampson Casting in 2006 Janet has cast comedies for directors including Matt Lipsey, Anil Gupta, John Henderson, Michael Buffong, Matt Holt and Rebecca Papworth. She also enjoys working with up and coming directors and is happy to say that she also likes working with actors.

Credits

TitleDirectorProducerProd. Company
The Sweet Stall
Comedy taster
Jason Wingard Joanna Blake BBC Comedy North
Disgracelands
Comedy taster
David Sant Rebecca Papworth Princess Productions
Citizen Khan
Salford Sitcom Showcase
Anil Gupta Paul Schlesinger BBC1
Hebburn
BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase
Martin Dennis Ted Dowd Baby Cow for BBC2
Be Our Guest
Salford Sitcom Showcase
Cal McCrystal Paul Schlesinger BBC2
The Label Anthony Sabanskis Anthony Sabanskis AATW / Universal
Lunch Monkeys Series II
RTS 2011 nominated for Best Comedy
Matt Holt Matt Tiller Channel K for BBC3
The Gemma Factor
RTS 2010 nominated for Best Performance in a Comedy
John Henderson Joanna Blake Freeform Productions for BBC3
Lunch Monkeys Series 1
RTS 2010 nominated for Best Performance in a Comedy
Matt Lipsey Matt Tiller Channel K for BBC3
Silver Acres
In development
Alan de Pellette Aficionado Films BBC1
The Gemma Factor
Pilot
Ben Gregor Joanna Blake Freeform Productions for BBC3
Admin
Pilot
Michael Buffong Matt Tiller Channel K for BBC3
Torn up Tales Julian Lloyd Butler Janet Hampson Hat Trick North for BBC3
Lifeskills Unit 1.0
Comedy Lab
Matt Tiller Janet Hampson Channel K for E4
Where to Mate?
online comedy
Jason Wingard Matt Tiller Channel K for 2entertain / T Mobile
Mark’s Home Videos
Comedy Lab
Darren Dutton Janet Hampson Hat Trick North for E4
TitleDirectorProducerProd. Company
Teddy Rebecca Papworth Dominique Molloy Can Can Productions Ltd
When the Dust Settles
Shortlisted: Encounters International Film Festival, Exposures Film Festival
Tom Stewart Tom Stewart Manchester School of Art
Bulletproof Aubrey Reynolds Ian D Fleming Screenworks
TitleDirectorProducerProd. Company
Going to Extremes
MEN Theatre Awards Winner - Joe Ransom: Best Performance in a Fringe Production 2011
Trevor MacFarlane Shred Productions Library Theatre
Maggie’s End Jack Milner Jack Milner / Gut Reaction Shaw Theatre
TitleDirectorProducerProd. Company
11 Rooms
Child performers in Live Art
Tino Sehgal Pollyanna Clayton-Stamm Manchester International Festival 2011
Where to Mate?
online comedy
Jason Wingard Matt Tiller Channel K for 2entertain / T Mobile

Current

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Citizen Khan and Hebburn

Good news!  Following on from the BBC Sitcom Showcase last October I’m now looking for a wide range of Asian actors and Geordie actors for these two fantastic sitcoms, both of which have now been commissioned.  No breakdowns yet, but if you haven’t auditioned for these particular shows so far, then get your agent to send [...]

Read More Posted on: January 31, 2012 under Uncategorized

I’m looking for girls to play age 9, 12 and 14 for new BBC comedy

I am looking for a girl to play age 9, and sisters to play ages 12 and 14.  14 year old could be 16 if looks 14.  Need current licence or to be able to get licenced by Dec 12 for fantastic BBC 2 comedy filming in Liverpool area. The sisters need to have impeccable [...]

Read More Posted on: December 1, 2011 under casting children, Television
Hebburn was given a live performance with an audience at Media City

BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase

I recently cast two fabulous comedies for the BBC’s Salford Sitcom Showcase in Media City:  Hebburn by comedian Jason Cook and Citizen Khan created by Adil Ray. Both had a fantastic reception from audience and commissioners alike with Citizen Khan being commissioned for a BBC 1 series to be filmed in 2012.   Here are [...]

Read More Posted on: November 23, 2011 under BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase, Television

Contact

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FAQs

Do you represent actors?

In a word, no.  If you are looking for representation you need to find an agent.  Some agents describe themselves as ‘casting agents’ , but they are in essence still an agent.  A casting director works with a wide variety of agents and does not work on behalf of an actor but on behalf of a production.

Do you accept cvs by post?

I’m afraid I don’t have enough space to accept cvs and showreels so please email along with links to showreels.