Casting Director for Meat by Jimmy Osborne, directed by David Aula. Presented as a co-production by FallOut Theatre and Theatre503. With Graham Turner, Tracy Brabin, Ian Weichardt and Charlotte Whitaker.
Tin Bath Theatre Company
5th May - 9th September 2012
Casting Director for Bee Detective by Sophie Woolley, directed by Gemma Fairlie. Presented as part of the Cultural Olympiad, this new play set in a tent will tour Summer arts festivals and evoke the sights and sounds of a bee hive through inventive new technology, animation and creative captioning, making the show dynamic and accessible for deaf and hearing children aged 6 and over. With Sophie Woolley and Christopher Morgan and Daniel Alun..
Theatre503
10th January - 4th February 2012
Casting Director for Man In The Middle a new Wiki Play by Ron Elisha, directed by Lucy Skilbeck and presented as a co-production by Theatre503 and CheepUK. With Olivia Carruthers, Jonathan Coote, Amy Marston, Paul McEwan, Ben Onwukwe, Andrew Leung, Jonathan Tafler and Darren Weller.
"An excellent cast"
Peter Brown, London Theatre Guide
"Ben Onwukwe, Jonathan Coote and Amy Marston provide lively support"
Michael Billington, The Guardian
"The cast's performances cannot be faulted"
Katherine Gregor, Remotegoat
"Cast all give polished performances"
Sally Stott, the Stage
"I particularly enjoyed Jonathan Coote's work as Geoffrey Robinson QC"
Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
"Amy Marston is a particular example of a mutli-cast actor whose presence and character were excellently conceived"
Jake Orrr, A Younger Theatre
"There is terrific doubling throughout"
Susannah Clapp, The Observer
Jermyn Street Theatre
9th - 28th January 2012
Casting Director for The Art Of Concealment by Giles Cole, directed by Knight Mantell and presented as a co-production by Jermyn Street Theatre and GC Productions. With Daniel Bayle, Judy Buxton, Alistair Findlay, Charlie Hollway, Christopher Morgan, Graham Pountney, Benedict Salter and Dominic Tighe.
"Graham Pountney is particularly impressive"
Henry Hitchings, Evening Standard
"Two men dominate the stage, old and young with the same sharp, handsome features (Alistair Findlay and Dominic Tighe)"
Libby Purves, The Times
"Excellent Daniel Bayle"
Paul Taylor, The Independent
"Superb performances from Alistair Findaly as Sir Terence in his dotage and Dominic Tighe as him in his gilded youth"
Tim Walker, Sunday Telegraph
"Judy Buxton is touching and vivid as Rattigans mother"
Alex Ramon, The Public Reviews
"Charlie Hollway is sublime as Rattigan's
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Paul Vale, The Stage
"Quietly excellent Christopher Morgan"
Sarah Hemming, FT
Liverpool Playhouse / Theatre503
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20th October - 26th November 2011
Casting Director for The Swallowing Dark by Lizzie Nunnery, directed by Paul Robinson and prestented as a co-production by Liverpool Playhouse and Theatre503'. With Allyson Ava-Brown and Wil Johnson.
"All two-handers should be judged against this one, fast, brutal and brilliant, this production is a triumph"
Kieran James, The Good Review
"The performances are impressively intense... Wil Johnson is superb"
Henry Hitching, Evening Standard
"Allyson Ava-Brown is deeply convincing and sympathetic" **
Paul Taylor, The Independent
"Performances take on an almost primal intensity"
Alfred Hickling, The Guardian
"A passionate and intense two hander, it would go nowhere without the outstanding leads"
Carole, Baldock, What's On Stage
"Pitch perfect performances"
John Roberts, The Public Reviews
Soho Theatre / RSC
7th October - 5th November 2011
Casting Director for Fit and Proper People by Georgia Fitch to be directed by Steve Marmion for Soho Theatre in association with the RSC will feature Katy Stephens, Steven Hartley, Kerron Darby, Zahra Ahmadi, Mark Anthony Brighton, David Yip, Russell Floyd.
"The production is as slick and flashy as Jose Mourinho in a Gucci suit"
The Official London Theatre Guide
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The Old Vic Tunnels
10th June - 9th July 2011
Casting Director for The Water Engine by David Mamet, directed by Kate McGregor and produced by Theatre 6. With Mensah Bediako, Katharine Bennett-Fox, David Burt, Lee Drage, William Harrison Wallace, James Hillier, Timothy Knightley, Anna Maguire, Lucy Rosyln, Jamie Treacher and Lawrence Werber.
"Strong performances throughout"
James Waygood, Exeunt
"There are some superb performances in this genuine ensemble piece"
Alan Curfew, View London
"Cast tell this elegiac fable with impressive clarity"
Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out Critic's Choice
"An ensemble cast of extraordinary strength, versatility and talent has to be the current must see piece of theatre in London"
Colin Appleby Remotegoat
"All too slick lawyer, Gross, played magnificently by James Hillier"
Barry Allyn, Drama Talk
The Old Vic Tunnels
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10th June - 9th July 2011
Casting Director for Mr Happiness by David Mamet, directed by Kate McGregor and produced by Theatre 6. Performed by David Burt.
"David Burt is simply superb in this role He makes this radio play completely suited to the stage"
Naima Khan, Spoonfed
"I have not seen an actor handle a monologue in such an enthralling manner in a long time. A delight to watch"
Colin Appleby, Remotegoat
" David Burt is superb as this guru of the airwaves"
James Waygood, Exeunt
"A star turn in...'Mr Happiness', starring West End vet David Burt as a creamy-voiced radio agony uncle"
Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out Critic's Choice
"A stunning performance by David Burt. This one man monologue is just beautifully delivered with dignity"
Alan Curfew, View London
"There are no wasted words or gestures in the entire play; just magnificent"
Barry Allyn, Drama Talk
Theatre503
19th April - 14th May 2011
Casting Director for Sold by Suzie Miller, directed by Natalie Ibu. With Abigail Thaw, Henry Everett, Kellie Shirley, Jamie de Courcey, Kate Copeland and Matthew Raymond.
"Strong, defined character work from all"
Vicky Ellis, Whats On Stage
"Stellar acting is provided by Kellie Shirley as Mandy"
Simon Sladen, British Theatre Guide
"Abigail Thaw, excellent"
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
"The cast is terrific"
Brian Logan, Time Out
"Strong performances from all cast members"
Hannah Berry, Fourthwall Magazine
"Vigorous performances from the cast - especially the bullish Matthew Raymond"
J.P Watson, The Stage
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5th - 30th April 2011
Casting Director for Wife To James Whelan by Teresa Divney directed by Gavin McAlinden for Charm Offensive. With Ailish Symons, Mark Hesketh, Richard Carroll, Conor Short, Michael Ford-Fitzgerald, Siobhan McSweeney, Anthony Delaney and Karen Collins.
"Ailish Symons conveys Nan's transition from teenage dazzler to pinched-faced widow with heartbreaking accuracy"
Michael Billington, The Guardian
"A lot of its success is down to excellent casting"
Naima Khan, Spoonfed
"Siobhan McSweeney...almost steals the show from a talented ensemble although each of the performers do very well."
Daisy Bowie-Sell, The Telegraph
"London premiere boasts an admirable young ensemble"
Theatre Choice, Kate Bassett, The Independent On Sunday
"Mark Hesketh… gives a fine performance"
Sarah Hemming, The FT
Theatre503
23rd March - 16th April 2011
Casting director for The Consultant by Neil Fleming directed by Geoff Church for Hydrocracker Theatre Company'. With James Wilby, Pip Donaghy, Sian Webber and Helen Millar.
"The cast of four, led by Pip Donaghy and James Wilby, is terrific"
Jeremy Kingston, The Times
"Vigorously acted by a strong cast"
Michael Billington, The Guardian
"The sharpest scenes are between downtrodden Hugo (James Wilby) and his fiendishly clever wife, Claire (Sian Webber)"
Miriam Gillinson, Time Out
"A thoroughly enjoyable and witty production, with excellent, thought-provoking performances from all cast members."
Lexie Morris ThePublicReviews
"Entertaining and genuinely funny, thanks in no small part to the central pairing of James Wilby and Pip Donaghy .. who both give excellent performances"
Alistair Smith, The Stage
Theatre503
15th February - 12th March 2011
Casting Director for The Biting Point by Sharon Clarke directed by Dan Coleman. With Gyuri Sarossy, Lizzie Roper, Charlie Hollway, Victoria Bavister, Jessica Barker Wren and Sarah Hoare.
"An extremely strong cast. The Biting Point must be one of the most hardest hitting short plays currently running in London."
British Theatre Guide
"Brilliantly acted and gripping"
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
"Sarah Hoare...superb"
Louise Potter, Spoonfed
"Cast shine...ferociously good."
The Independent
"Charlie Hollway gives a heartbreaking account of a man at breaking point"
Brian Logan, Time Out
"Lizzie Roper...simply astounding"
The Good Review
"Anna's bed head sensuality was performed brilliantly by Jessica Barker-Wren"
Tessa Ditner, Theatre Network
The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath
10th December 2010 - 9th January 2011
Casting Director for Alice Through The Looking Glass by Hattie Naylor after Lewis Carroll with music and lyrics by Paul Dodgson directed by Lee Lyford. With Alexis Terry, Louise Plowright, John Biddle, Kate Copeland, Sorcha Finch-Murray and Paul Mundell.
"Superlative performances...Alice really deserves to be at the top of your Christmas list"
Jayne Bennett, Gloucestershire Gazette
"A superb ensemble event....an excellent show and a masterful piece of fun"
Gill Kirk, What's On Stage
"Tremendous warmth and confidence alongside faultless performances"
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian
"The show is a delight with excellent performances"
Jackie Chappell, Bath Chronicle
Theatre503
19th October - 13th November 2010
Casting Director for The Charming Man by Gabriel Bisset-Smith directed by Paul Robinson. With Kate Sissons, David Verrey, Syrus Lowe, Simon Rivers, Sam Pamphilon, Sarah Berger and Christopher Brandon
"The acting is superb"
Emma B, Spoonfed
"Syrus Lowe exudes the right ebullient charisma"
Michael Billington, The Guardian
"Strong cast"
Daisy Bowie-Sell, Independent
"Packed full of top notch acting"
Richard J Thornton, Extra Extra
Theatre503
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21st September - 16th October 2010
Casting Director for Breed by Lou Ramsden, directed by Tim Roseman. With John Michie, Deirdre O'Kane, Paul Stocker, Tom Reed and Jessie Cave.
"Theatre503 have another sure fire hit on their hands with Breed; a pure pedigree of a production"
Simon Sladen, British Theatre Guide
"The performances are very strong throughout"
Tanith Lindon, Fringe Review
"Effortlessly good performances"
Daisy Bowie-Sell, The Telegraph
"Some beautiful acting"
The Times
Theatre503 - Latitude
June 2010
Casting Director for 'Epic' by Matt Hartley directed by Paul Robinson for the 2010 Latitude Festival. With Michelle Bonnard, Christopher Brandon, Simon Harrison, David Hartley, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Rob Ostlere, Sam Parks, Luanna Priestman, Esther Shelmerdine, Kellie Shirley, Tom Stuart and Hilary Tones.
"An excellent cast ... gripping and profoundly moving"
Alistair Smith, The Stage
Theatre503
June - July 2010
Casting Director for 'Wild Horses' by Nimer Rashed, directed by Nadia Latif. With Patrick Toomey, Amanda Daniels, Jade Anouka, Jessica Clark, John Trindle and Tom Kanji.
"Superbly well-acted... it deserves packed houses"
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph
"The affecting cast perform with commitment and elegance"
Honour Bayes, What’s On Stage
Theatre503
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April - May 2010
Casting Associate with Anne Vosser for 'Porn - The Musical', by Michael Galea, Boris Cezek, Kris Spiteri and Abigail Guan, directed by Paul Robinson. With David Burt, Brendan Cull, Sophia Thierens, Jody Peach, Alain Terzoli, Ahmet Ahmet and Michael Galea.
"Every performance is worthy of note"
Critic's choice, Lucy Ford, Time Out
"David Burt in an exceptional turn"
Carrie Dunn, broadwayworld.com
"Ahmet Ahmet is the definition of versatile"
Lita Doolan, remotegoat.com
"The small cast perform splendidly together"
Barry Honeycombe, What's On Stage
"A talented array of comedy performers with great voices who can really deliver... All the right ingredients for a hit"
Paul Vale, The Stage
The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath
December 2009 - January 2010
Casting Director for 'Around The World In 80 Days', by Toby Hulse. With Craig Edwards, Jessica Pidsley and Gregor Henderson-Begg. Directed by Lee Lyford.
"Hilariously enjoyable....a lovely show"
The Times
"Oh what fun this is... pure joy!"
The Bath Chronicle
"Most astonishing, though, is Jessica Pidsley in a terrifically warm and funny professional debut... she is a comic actor to watch"
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian
Trafalgar Studio 2
November - December 2009
Casting Associate with Tara Wilkinson for 'Public Property' by Sam Peter Jackson, directed by Hanna Berrigan for Whippet Productions.
"Robert Daws, Nigel Harman and Steven Webb are fantastic"
Catherine Usher, The Stage
"Plenty of rising talent"
Kate Bassett, The Independent On Sunday
"...there's talent here, both in the writing and acting departments"
Benedict Nightingale, The Times
Theatre503
October - November 2009
Casting Director for 'This Much Is True' by Paul Unwin and Sarah Beck, directed by Tim Roseman. With Gerald Kyd, Justine Waddell, Amber Agar, Alice da Cunha, Stefano Braschi and Beatriz Romilly.
"Slick performances from the versatile cast"
Sally Stott, The Stage
"Beautifully acted"
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
"Steely precision in a fine performance by Justine Waddell"
Jeremy Kingston, The Times
Theatre503 / Trafalgar Studio 1
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June - September 2009
Casting Consultant for 'The Mountaintop' by Katori Hall, directed by James Dacre.
"David Harewood and Lorraine Burroughs are outstanding"
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
"Nothing short of a triumph"
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph
«At the 2010 Olivier Awards. From left to right, 'The Mountaintop' director James Dacre with Jude Law, writer Katori Hall, actress Lorraine Burroughs and actor David Harewood.
Theatre503 - Latitude
July 2009
Casting Director for 'Manorhouse' by Mark Ravenhill. Claire Price and Patrick Baladi starred in this new short play directed by Paul Robinson exclusively for the Latitude Festival 2009.
Theatre503
April - May 2009
Casting Director for 'The Tin Horizon' by Orlando Wells, directed by Phoebe Barran for Bird and Be Productions, with Tanya Franks, Nick Malinowski, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Tom Morrison, Gary Shelford, Laurence Kennedy, Sadie Shimmin, Mark A. Brighton and Tim Barrow.
"A host of strong performances... this is acting of the highest calibre"
Michael Billington, The Guardian
"Thomas Morrison, superb... Gary Shelford, hilarious"
Casting Director for Trailing Dirt by Alison Field, directed by Richard Cousins.
A fifteen minute short film featuring Peter Martin, Jason Furnival, Jacqueline Roberts, Josh Moran, Paul Conway and Dario Coates.
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January 2010
Casting Director for By Hook written and directed by Laura Evers Johns. With Jeryl Burgess, Peter G Reed, Thomas Renshaw and Ari E Phillips.
Life At Work, Get Involved - Corporate films for O2
October 2011
Casting Director for a series of short, comic films that offer an insight into the funny side of working from home. With Joanna Dunn, Vinta Morgan, Leo Conville, Meg McNaughton and Katie Overd.
Don't Bottle It Up - Promo for British Forces Broadcasting Services
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May 2011
Casting Director for a promo to promote mental health awareness within the Armed Forces overseas. Featuring James Kermack.
Casting Director for a series of nine one minute films featuring real HTC mobile phone users. The films will explore the HTC users' stories and experiences with the brand. To be presented on the HTC website.
Monte Carlo Game - Presenters
March 2011
Casting director for Monte Carlo Casino Game. To be presented by Natasha Crook, Steven Handisides, Victoria Broom, Caroline Haines, Andy Jay and Lisa Marie Long on the Roulette Casino Channel for Sky Worldwide. Produced by Victoria Lynn at BDA.
Fragments Of An Incident - Corporate film for Centrica Energy
January 2011
Casting Director for a training film exploring health and safety issues in a variety of workplace locations. Directed by Taratoa Stappard for BDA. With Roger Ringrose, Bryony Afferson, Masooma Akram, Gary Shelford, Howard Ward, Geoffrey Ofoegbn, Catherine Turgoose and Shaun Hennesy.
Soccernet Promo for ESPN
January 2011
Casting Director for a promo for Soccernet, the Football website, to be featured on the ESPN Channels and online. With Danny Brown, Emily Hayden, David Beeks, Vauxhall Jermaine, Dan Oliver, Adam Hawke and Joshua Myers.
F.A Cup Promo for ESPN
November 2010
Casting Director for a promo to be featured on the ESPN Channels, online and via a print advertising campaign. With Jack Warner, Oliver Lee, Scott Hinds, Lisa Nash and Lee Town.
Bringing 'Lives Made Much Easier' To Life - Corporate film for Barclays
October 2010
Casting Director for a training film focusing on customer testimonials directed by Steve Hore. With Jeryl Burgess, Joe Dunlop, Ralph Birtwell, Jade Anouka, Kevin N Golding and Amanda Daniels.
Manifesto - Corporate film for British Gas
June 2010
Casting Director for an internal film discussing the evolution and philosophy of British Gas. Presented by Anthony Topham.
Killer - Corporate film for British Gas
June 2010
Casting Director for a training film discussing health and safety in the work place. With Martine Brown, David Belcher, Louis Tamone, Sarah Paul, Louisa Copperwaite and Chris Nayak.
Smart Meter - Corporate film for British Gas
February 2010
Casting Director for a stills photography shoot which was later animated into a film. Featuring Damien Swaby, Holli Hoffman and Rekha John-Cheriyan. Directed by Angus Chad for BDA.
CDD Online - Corporate film for Barclays
February 2010
Casting Director for a training film by Tom Woods featuring Colin Wakefield, Jasmine Hyde, Stephen Henry and Angela Terence for BDA.
Making A Difference - Corporate film for Prudential
June 2009
Casting Director for a training film about making positive decisions during retirement. With Nicholas Lumley, Alix Wilton Regan, Geoffrey Burton, Marsha Millar and Paddy Glynn. Directed by Richard Cousins for BDA.
Since 2009, Annie has facilitated workshops that offer an insight into the casting process.
Organisations include: The Actors Studio, ALRA, The Actors Centre, CSSD, Fuse London, Annelie Powell Casting Workshops and Ladida Management.
From idents to agents, audition technique, photographs, showreels, sight reading and presentation skills - all have have been explored and discussed in detail.
Freelance
Since 2007
Annie has worked as a freelance Casting Assistant for Janine Snape, Hannah Miller and Helena Palmer at the RSC, Chloe Emmerson and Rachael Speed at the Bush Theatre, Tracey Gillham, Nicky Bligh and Jo Buckingham at BBC Comedy, Gary Davy, Marilyn Johnson, Jeremy Zimmermann, Tree Petts, Sarah Crowe.
If you are an actor performing in a show that you would like Annie to attend, please drop her a line with plenty of notice and details of the production and she will endeavour to come along.
Her email address is annie(at)annierowe-casting.com. Please replace (at) with @, this is to prevent spam.
If you are an Industry Professional or Company wishing to check Annie's availability to cast a project, please contact her agents, Paul Martin and David Marsden at Sainou with production details and they will help with your request.
