Casting News – Scalakids

Crongton – BBC iPlayer

Scala’s very own Bobby North channelled his inner James Bond in the BBC’s Crongton — a bold coming-of-age comedy-drama set in the vibrant chaos of the Crongton Estate. Bobby took on the role of Colin, the mysterious “Boy from the Hills,” bringing intrigue and charisma to the screen.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Opera North

A sprinkle of fairy dust and a dash of silver lashes (shhh! Don’t ask about the lashes!!) — several talented Scala Kids appeared as fairies in Opera North’s enchanting production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by the brilliant Martin Duncan. A magical experience for all involved!

Seeking Persephone – Mainstay Productions

Willow Bell starred as Daphne Lancaster in the beautifully shot Regency romance Seeking Persephone, produced by US-based Mainstay Productions and filmed in some of the North East’s most stunning locations. A versatile and accomplished performer, Willow’s credits include:

The Dumping Ground – CBBC

Moses Amedzro brought effortless cool to the role of Jimi in two series of the hugely popular, BAFTA-winning CBBC drama The Dumping Ground. Relaxed, funny, and full of heart – it was as if the role was written just for him!

Wider Than Sky

Scala’s Willow Bell picked up the well deserved award for Best Young Female Actor in “Wider Than Sky” at the 2023 Birmingham Film Festival. An incredible performance in a very touching film.

Princess Mirror-Belle – CBBC

Scala’s Amber MIdgley has been in our Musical Theatre classes for years. Last year she decided to try our drama workshops, and here she is cast as “Rachel” in her first ever casting – that’s how you do it!

Midwich Cuckoos – Sky TV

Dexter Ansell originally auditioned for the role of a Cuckoo in this terrifying TV drama from Sky TV. We were a little relieved when he was cast as a David Saunders – a sweet little village child…little did we know!

Opera North

Scalakid Olivia stars in this promo movie for Opera North’s Tour. Well done Olivia.

All Creatures Great and Small

Scala’s Imogen plays Jenny Alderson. Little sister of James Herriott’s love interest Helen, played by Rachel Shelton, in Channel 5s fab revival. Starring Sam West as Siegfried, Callum Woodhouse as Tristan and Nicholas Ralph as the well loved Yorkshire Vet James. Imogen loved her time on the farm – but dont mention the ferret!

A Very Yorkshire Christmas – Isla Cooke

6 year old Isla played Katie in this Christmas movie for Hallmark Film. She had a wonderful time making cakes, meeting Santa and decorating trees with Michelle Dotrice. This Christmas movie will run and run on the Hallmark Channel.

Emmerdale – Willow Bell – “Millie Tate”

Scala’s Willow Bell makes her TV debut in the soap. The 5 year old plays Kim Tate’s surprise Grandchild Millie. Kim was unaware that estranged son Jamie had not only a wife but a 4 year old daughter…making Kim a very unwilling Grandma!

Gentleman Jack

Scala’s Matilda Holt spent several days on location in this fabulous period drama by award winning Sally Wainwright. It’s the true story of Halifax lesbian landowner Anne Lister ….played by a feisty Suranne Jones Matilda plays chirpy Martha Booth in the series .

Emmerdale – Katie Hill “Sarah”

Katie took over the role of Sarah Sugden in 2017. Katie’s previous experience had been theatre based having played “Maggie” in “Scrooge the Musical” with Tommy Steel, “Florence” in Cameron Mackintosh’s “Oliver” and “Little Cosette” in Futurist’s “Les Miserables”. Katie is a true triple threat, – she is a gifted singer and a talented dancer.

Emmerdale – Jack Downham – “Noah”

Jack’s first job was as the face of Whiskas Cat food in a worldwide TV commercial…the cat was sacked for scratching him but the ad ran for years. At the age of 5 he had a of small part in “Spooks-Code 9” followed by “Heartbeat” where he happily did his own “stunts” over and over again…

Downton Abbey

We’re thrilled that two Scalakids were cast before this wonderful series finally reached the end last Christmas. Lucas Culff and Erin Surtees played curious village school children in what will be the last ever series of the popular period drama. Both kids and chaperones were delighted to film on this iconic production and its fabulous…