Claire Bleasdale Casting, connecting you with original and authentic talent.

FILM

From casting the lead in a BAFTA award-winning short to unearthing talent for emerging directors, we see every film we work on as a creative partnership.

Street-casting plays a big role in our process and we’re passionate about finding authentic talent to tell your story.

TV

With a recent focus on comedy, we’ve collaborated with UKTV/Dave on five series of the broadcast digital award-winning and BAFTA nominated Meet the Richardsons. Placing fresh and original talent from our networks and communities with the show.

THEATRE

Our strong connections with the northern acting community and the main theatres in the North has led to many successful partnerships. Most recently working with Matthew Dunster and Not Too Tame on Olivier nominated A Midsummer Night's Dream for Shakespeare North Playhouse and Northern Stage.

COMMERCIALS

Different brands need different casting approaches, so we work with advertising agencies to get the right mix. Exploring actor/model routes for traditional ads or street casting for realism. So you get talent that really connects with your audience.

MUSIC VIDEOS

Established artist or up and coming act, whatever the brief is we can hook you up with the cast you need. Directors trust us and our networks to find original talent that fits their creative vision.

Meet Claire

Claire specialises in finding new talent through creative practices, as well as working with agents and groups to connect with their new and trusted talent.

She includes street and workshop casting in her casting process. Building connections with incredible grassroots communities and groups to unearth fresh faces. Her work is grounded in finding authenticity and actors with an edge.

  • Claire’s contribution was instrumental in the success of Cowboy Dave. The film’s success rested squarely on her shoulders by finding the best young northern talent to take the lead role of Little Paul on and Claire did just that. I’ll be eternally grateful.

    FILM - Colin O'Toole - Director Cowboy Dave

  • Working with Claire is brilliant. She’s a world class eye for performers and always manages to find the right person for a role. And she’s from Manchester. She doesn’t mention that much at all…

    TV - Lee Hupfield - Director & Producer Meet the Richardsons

  • Working with Claire is always exhilarating as I know that she and her team will work tirelessly to put the right people in front of us. If you want bold, brave casting for your project then see Claire Bleasdale.

    THEATRE - Jimmy Fairhurst - Not Too Tame

  • Some inspired casting options, in a very short period of time. Claire and the team's hard work was greatly appreciated.

    FILM - Jim Mooney - Producer EMU FILMS

  • Working with Claire I felt in safe hands. Claire has a natural instinct for performance, her excellent understanding of the script and the roles we were casting left me feeling comfortable and trusting. We had a fantastic ensemble who were an absolute delight to work with.

    FILM - Emma Swinton - Director Witches Daughter

  • Claire goes above and beyond to ensure an open, accessible, thorough and robust casting process. Her team are friendly, kind and warm. Everyone who came to see us during ‘Richard, My Richard’ felt supported and encouraged to be the best that they can be,she is an excellent creative and someone I’d love to work with in the future.

    THEATRE - Katie Posner - Director - Richard, My Richard