People We Love Working With
Arthur Smith is a BBC regular, well-known for his appearances on TV’s ‘Grumpy Old Men’, ‘Q.I.’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘The One Show’, Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’, ‘Balham Bash’, and host of Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club, and Radio 2’s ‘Smith Lectures’. Arthur is a ‘Spirit of The Fringe’ award-winning Edinburgh Festival stalwart and Olivier nominated playwright for ‘An Evening With Gary Lineker’.
Arthur is simply one of our funniest and most original comic performers and is guaranteed to bring you a night of hilarity, mirth and scandal...with a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure.
Comedian Arthur Smith is a national treasure! Find him on Twitter @ArfurSmith
TV/Radio agent: Troika
Publicist: Sofia Cann
Actor and Television Director Reece Dinsdale has performed extensively in theatres across the country including his role as Walter Harrison in This House at The National Theatre, George Jones in The Absence of War for Headlong Theatre Company and the title roles in Richard III and The Master Builder Builder at Leeds Playhouse. He won a Yorkshire Award for his contribution to Arts and Entertainment after playing Alan Bennett in Untold Stories (also Leeds Playhouse).
Dinsdale won the Special Jury Prize at the Geneva Film Festival for his portrayal of John Brandon in the feature film I.D. and played Guildenstern (to Tim Spall’s Rosencrantz) in Kenneth Branagh’s highly acclaimed feature film Hamlet.
As well as his stage and big screen performances, Reece has starred in many high- profile TV dramas ranging from leading roles in the BAFTA award winning Threads and Jim Henson’s Storyteller, through Spooks, Life on Mars, to Joe McIntyre in Coronation Street and the hugely popular comedy series Home to Roost opposite the late John Thaw.
Reece has also directed the Royal Television Society Award-winning drama ‘Eighteen’ in the ‘Moving On’ series for LA Productions and BBC1.
Reece is Associate Artist of Leeds Playhouse and Patron of Square Chapel Arts Centre, The Old Courts in Wigan, Harrogate Theatre and The Piece Hall. Follow Reece on Twitter: @reece_dinsdale
Publicist: Sofia Cann
Photo credit: Ant Robling
Now Taking bookings for actor training sessions, Q&A and in conversations, contact Sofia Cann
Ian Puleston-Davies
Ian Puleston-Davies is an actor, writer and voice over artist. A familiar face on stage and screen, you will probably recognise him from Tin Star on Channel 4 and Sky Atlantic, Vera, Coronation Street, Marcella, Being Human and Silent Witness to name a few.
Ian is an advocate for mental health support and is Patron of OCD UK. Follow Ian on Twitter: @PulestonDavies
Agent: Curtis Brown
Publicist: Sofia Cann
Photo credit: Neilson Reeves Photography
Now Taking bookings for Q&A and in conversation events with Ian Puleston-Davies.
For bookings and press & media interviews, contact Sofia Cann
Karen Henthorn is an experienced stage and screen actor and voice over artist. She starred in the national staging of War Horse and played the mother in 'Shirley', the last play by Andrea Dunbar.
Karen's screen work has included The Teacher, Dark Heart, In The Flesh, Homefront, Coronation Street, Eastenders, Doctors and much more.
As well as her stage and screen work, Karen also runs acting workshops for all abilities from starting out to professionals.
Follow the brilliant Karen on Twitter: @Karenhenthorna1
Agent: Revolution Talent
Voice agent: QVoice Limited
Publicist: Sofia Cann
Photo credit: Neilson Reeves Photography
For press & media interviews, contact Sofia Cann
Graeme Park is an original Hacienda DJ who sells out at venues across the globe! He's spent 30 years on the decks and 20 years on the radio and is still going strong. Find him on Twitter @graemepark
The story of DJ Graeme Park really mirrors the story of the evolution of dance music and club culture itself. Graeme found himself working in a Nottingham record shop called Selectadisc in the early 1980s, when the very first house records began to filter through from Chicago, Detroit and New York. When the shop’s owner opened a nightclub, it was only natural he should turn to Graeme to select the discs. Determined to showcase this new style of music, his reputation as a house pioneer soon brought him to the attention of The Haçienda in Manchester, who asked him to cover for Mike Pickering while he went on holiday in 1988. Simply put, there was no-one else in the country who could do the job. The Summer of Love followed and Parky quickly became one of the biggest names on the emerging dance scene. Aside from his nine year residency at The Haç, he was one of the first British DJs to play places like Australia, South America, the USA, Asiaand beyond as well as producing and remixing tracks for the dancefloor, including The Brand New Heavies, Inner City, Eric B & Rakim, New Order, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and others
For a list of where you can see Graeme DJ, visit www.thisisgraemepark.com
Now Taking bookings for Q&A and DJ gigs with Graeme Park.
For bookings and media interviews, contact Sofia Cann.
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Natalie Gavin was born in West Yorkshire and studied at Leeds Intake Performing Arts College following a Bachelor of the arts degree in Drama and Theatre studies with an outstanding achievement award at Huddersfield University.
Natalie has worked professionally in the industry for 14+ years with many Television, Film and Theatre credits under her belt.
Natalie’s film career started with Clio Barnard’s first film The Arbor as young Andrea Dunbar; and is in Barnards latest film Ali & Ava. Natalie also starred alongside Peter Mullen in Jake Gavin’s film Hector.
Nat’s television credits include Paul Abbott s critically acclaimed TV series Shameless; Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge; ITV’s The Syndicate by Kay Mellor; BBC one’s Prisoners wives; Ged Mercurio’s award winning Line of Duty; and Sally Wainwright's Gentleman jack. Natalie also landed the lead role playing Alma Capstick in Jericho.
Natalie Gavin’s theatre credits include Shared Experience Bracken Moor & Mermaid; The Old Vic’s The Crucible playing Mary warren; Andrea Dunbar’s Shirley at Hope Mill and Square Chapel Arts Centre; Headlongs Theatre’s Pygmalion as a northern Eliza Doolittle; and Charley Miles new play There Are No Beginnings at the Leeds Playhouse.
You can find Natalie next in Julian Fellowes up and coming Netflix series The English Games.
Natalie is Square Chapel Art Centre’s youngest patron and is also a patron of Harrogate Theatre.
Showreel: vimeo.com/383810444
Twitter: @NatalieGavin
Talent agent Curtis Brown
Publicist: Sofia Cann
John’s numerous television credits include playing series regulars in the ITV’s Emmerdale, Channel 4’s Brookside, and BBC’s The Case, Waterloo Road, All the Small Things, and Mersey Beat, for which he won the award for Best Actor in the Regional Television Society Awards 2002.
His recent stage credits include An Enemy of the People, Things I Know To Be True (Frantic Assembly) and The Red Lion for Rapture Theatre.
John is also an author as well as actor and director. His debut book 'You Never Said Goodbye' is available to buy via Amazon.
Find out more about the wonderful John McArdle.
Kris Hitchen
Kris Hitchen is an actor and voice over artist, his break out performance came playing the lead in Ken loach's "Sorry we missed you". His performance was met with world wide critical acclaim earning him a BIFA nomination for Best Actor and the film a BAFTA nomination for outstanding British film.
Kris is a known face on TV and film including parts in Trigger Point, Anne Boleyn, Sorry We Missed You and the powerful TV series Four Lives. Kris also has an ever growing number of exciting projects in development.
Talent agent Greg Herst Troika Talent
https://www.troikatalent.com/agent/greg-herst
Photo credit Zurich Film Festival
Paul Byrne
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Paul Byrne, now stand-up comedian, writer and performer, was a police officer in the Metropolitan Police where he progressed to the rather intense roles of missing persons and calling the shots as a Firearms Tactics Commander on firearms incidents and hostage-takers. He worked as a Detective Sergeant in the Murder Squad before becoming a Detective Inspector. Paul recently left the Met Police after 25 years deciding the life of comedy is more for him, and what a plethora of experiences he has been able to select his material from.
The comedic guru, Arthur Smith has mentored Paul as he instantly recognised and appreciated the original, surrealist humour Paul portrayed.
Paul volleys an extreme satirical performance at his audience, holding nothing back and with plenty of swears to delight the audience and to break the taboos in policing. Paul has appeared at several fringe festivals and remains extremely active in producing podcasts with online video content and animation. He has a successfully published novel along with several short stories and is a level 2 cricket coach!
Paul’s one hour show entitled, ‘All Coppers Are Bastards. A Life In Policing’ will be performed in front of a live audience who are bound to enjoy a hilarious evening finding themselves experiencing areas they haven’t otherwise been before, but they will be very glad they did!
For media interviews and gig bookings contact:
Publicist: Sofia Cann.
Stu Johnston
I love making images and I love capturing special moments. I spend far more time than I should in post production, making sure that every picture I deliver is as perfect as I can get it before I release it. I honestly can’t think of a better way to spend my day than sharing it with newlywed’s or at a Christening or a first birthday party, sharing those moments with happy people. My own kids are quite used to being asked to pose or pout or turn this way or pull a face, whilst I practice with a new lighting setup or new equipment. I love taking pictures; catch it, keep it.
I can take some pretty decent pictures for you. I can capture some special moments for you. I can assure you that you’ll get the best images I can create for your special day, you can be sure of my integrity and my desire to achieve the best possible results, every time I pick up my camera. Have a look at the testimonies from clients on my welcome page. I shoot high end, professional body and lenses, always, to ensure that you get the best possible quality in every image. I can juggle, too.
I have studied (and practiced) photography for almost 10 years, & specialise in the following:
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Weddings
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Christenings
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Special Birthdays (1st, 50th, 90th)
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Off camera flash (studio quality images on location)
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Cake smashes (my favourite)
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Engagement shoots
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Maternity shoots
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Portable studio for high key portraits
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High quality (flattering) passport pictures, to regulatory size
For more info and to book Stu for your events visit his website.
Ant Robling
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Anthony Robling is a photographer specialising in theatre, portraiture and event photography. Working with natural light, on location, and in the studio. He produces images featuring bold colours and crisp black and whites.
Theatre photography makes up the vast majority of Ant’s work. To date, he’s worked at, amongst others, York Theatre Royal, Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Grand, Leeds City Varieties, Harrogate Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield, Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax, Cast in Doncaster, Bradford Alhambra, Epstein Theatre, Liverpool Empire, and the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Court in London.
He has also been published widely throughout Yorkshire, and also nationally in The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, The Stage, Morning Star, Vogue and on the BBC, ITV and Sky Arts. His services include coverage of press launches, meet and greets, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and publicity shoots.
His portraiture takes all forms - personal projects, headshots, and commercial photography. Business clients include Jo Loves, Asda, Caddick Construction, Delifresh, National Railway Museum, Balfour Beatty, Jo Malone, Jimmy Choo, Cann Communications, The Diana Award and The Pentelow Practice - Principal Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management.
Ant has covered a wide range of events including Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards, Manchester Theatre Awards, Yorkshire Choice Awards, and Child Friendly Leeds Awards.
We choose Ant Robling when it comes to photography because he's creative, reliable, good at what he does, passionate and professional.
Follow Ant on Twitter: @RoblingPix
For more info and to book Ant for your events visit his website.