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Artists’ Agents – Theatre

Wednesday, November 29th at 1.00 pm. Zoom link will be circulated via email.

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About Us

The leading professional body for talent agencies in the UK.

PMA membership comprises Agencies which represent Artists, Dramatists and Creatives.  Our current, membership stands at 230 agencies; an estimated 1000 agents; who between them represent approximately 50,000 artists, writers, directors and creatives working in screen, theatre and audio.

Members are bound by a code of good agent practice, with outlines conscientious regard for the professional welfare of clients; and commitment to industry-wide values of equality, diversity and inclusion, and anti-harassment.  The PMA network is run by its members, for its members – a structure that allows all voices to heard and collective decisions to be made.

The PMA was established in 1950, for: ‘The protection and promotion of the interests of its members variously operating in the [cultural industries] as personal managers … and of maintaining good and friendly relations with one another.’  The spirit of which remains true to this day and extends to many kindred, industry organisations with which we work.

 

How to Join the PMA

November 1st, 2023Membership applications for 2023 are now closed.  They will open again at the end of January 2024. If you are interested in joining please take time to consider the criteria below. If have any questions please contact info@thepma.com.

NEW APPLICATIONS – Please ensure you understand and fulfil all the application requirements listed in Steps below before registering your interest.  Failure to comply with all criteria may result in your application being rejected, or will significantly delay your application. If you have any questions please email info@thepma.com before you register interest.

PENDING APPLICATIONS – Please bear with us, we are dealing with a high number of applications and it is taking longer than we would like to process them all. If you have any queries in the meantime please email info@thepma.com

Thank you.

HOW TO APPLY.

STEP ONE – Register your interest online (CURRENTLY CLOSED).

Membership Criteria: You must be nominated by two PMA members. You must have a minimum of two years of experience.  You will be asked to:

  • Provide the names and email addresses of two PMA members willing to nominate your application;
  • Evidence that your agency has a minimum of two years of experience.  Or, if your agency is new, that you have two years of experience as an agent elsewhere.

When applications open again in 2024 you will be able toRegister Your Interest” via a link at the end of this page. You will be asked to fill in a short form asking for basic contact information for you, and your referees, and a little information about your agency.

STEP TWO – Provide evidence of good practice.

Membership Criteria: Your terms of business must be in line with the PMA Approved Code of Practice (ACOP).  You must hold a separate bank account for client monies.

After registering you will receive an email requesting a copy of your Terms of Business (sometimes called “agency agreement”); and evidence that you hold a separate bank account for client monies.

If there is a disparity between your TOBs and the PMA ACOP this will affect your application. Please consider the following:

  • Are your operating practices in line with either the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003 (Artists Agencies); and good agent practice as outlined in the PMA Approved Code of Practice (for either Artists’, or Dramatists’, Directors’ and Creatives’ Agencies)?
  • Does your agency provide its clients with a GDPR Privacy Notice document?
  • Do you operate a “notice period” in relation to termination of representation between the agency and its clients? Time restrictions, or notice periods, are not considered to be in the best interest of the client and therefore, should not be operated by PMA member agencies.

STEP THREE – Welcome to the PMA

Assuming the criteria above are met, we will be in contact about how to begin and make the best use of your PMA membership.

Timeframe: We aim to process each application in around eight weeks (assuming all criteria are met). Step 2 is often the point where applications falter or fail, so please do check the criteria before you send your Terms of Business.

Current Membership Fees (2023): Agencies with less than 5 employees: £  450 + vat; Agencies with 5-15 employees: £ 550 + vat;  Agencies with 16 plus employees: £1000 + vat.  Membership runs from January to December. And can be paid monthly, quarterly, or in a single instalment.

If you have any questions about membership at any stage please email info@thepma.com.

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Thank you for your interest in joining the PMA. Before you proceed please consider the following criteria for membership:

If you can meet these criteria please click here to register your interest. We will get in touch to discuss the next stage.

If you have any queries please email info@thepma.com

Please review the highlighted fields below to ensure that you have completed all the required fields and checked the confirmation checkboxes.

If your agency is less than two years old please note previous experience at another agency.
(e.g. mainly artists representation or literary representation)
Please name four current clients and state how long they have been with the agency.
The company director/s fully support this agency's choice to join the PMA. I/we have read the pma code of conduct for membership and undertake to carry out *my/our obligations thereunder

Submission complete

thank you!

Thank you for providing your details. You will receive a call from the PMA in the next few days to discuss the next steps.

If you need any further information please contact The PMA at info@thepma.com<

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Need to fill an admin vacancy?

Sign in to the Members Section and select Post a Vacancy, write your ad, press the send button to post. It will automatically be published in the vacancy list. Please note the PMA does not carry ads for agents.

Ads will automatically delete after 2 weeks.

VACANCIES

The Vacancy List: Looking for a start or a next step in an agency?
Current assistant and admin vacancies are posted below.

Sainou

Full-Time Assistant

– Posted November 30th 2023

A rewarding opportunity is available as a full-time agents’ assistant at one of the UK’s leading talent agencies. At Sainou we represent some of the most exciting actors in the Film & TV industry and this role would form an important part of maintaining their success.

We are office-based in vibrant Shoreditch. You should have a minimum 12 months’ experience working in a detailed admin role, be able to work well as part of a team and be confident using your own initiative in a pressured environment. We are a busy office and it is imperative that you are focused, organised and possess an impeccable attention to detail.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
– Confident phone manner.
– Highly proficient using Macs.
– Be able to prioritise workload.
– Possess excellent communication and team liaison skills.
– Experience using social media platforms for promotion.
– Confident with accounts and figures.
– Enjoy an office environment and make a positive contribution to the team.
– Be able to maintain a high level of discretion & confidentiality at all times.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interviews will begin early January 2024 for an immediate start (notice period-dependent).

If this is you, please email your covering letter and CV to applications@sainou.com

Sainou is committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of gender identity, age, race, disability, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status or any other basis.

The Narrow Road Company

Agents Assistant

– Posted November 30th 2023

Agents Assistant

Narrow Road are looking for an experienced full time Agent’s Assistant to join our team working from our Covent Garden office.

The ideal candidate will have:

previous experience of working at a talent agency, casting director’s office, publishing house or production company.
excellent communication and administrative skills
literacy in digital/social media
a friendly but professional manner
experience of Tagmin and Spotlight
a knowledge of existing casting directors
comfortable handling a high volume of work, prioritising well and performing tasks under time pressure with a sharp eye for details
a genuine passion for theatre
This is a perfect opportunity for an energetic and highly organised candidate who is eager to work hard.

Send your cover letter and a copy of your CV to jobs@narrowroad.co.uk making sure you put ‘Agents Assistant’ in the subject line of your message.
Strictly no phone calls
Please note this is full time from our London office

The BWH Agency Ltd

ASSISTANT

– Posted November 20th 2023

BWH are looking for a new full time member of staff to join their team to assist all agents and help with general day to day operations.

Based at our office in Margaret Street W1, the right candidate will need to be organised, efficient, good at multi-tasking, an excellent communicator, and have a great eye for detail.

Tasks will be varied and multiple and could include any and everything from organising travel to hosting guests at the theatre, updating social media and liaising with clients and casting directors.

We are not looking for a new agent but rather someone who will take pride in facilitating the smooth running of the team.

Experience with Tagmin is useful but not essential. Training will be given and a competitive salary is to be discussed dependant upon experience. The start date is asap.

If you would like to apply please send your CV and covering letter to: lisa@thebwhagency.co.uk

The closing date is: December 15th at 10am after which we will shortlist and interview in January.

We look forward to hearing from you.

AK Agents

Agents’ Assistant

– Posted November 20th 2023

AK Agents is seeking an Agents’ Assistant across our client base.

The position is full time and based in South West London.

Closing date: December 1st

Start Date: ASAP

The successful candidate will have strong organisational, written, and verbal skills, with attention to detail and a calm and professional approach. You will be comfortable and confident interacting with talent and industry professionals and work well under pressure. You will be friendly, articulate, committed, a team player and understand the sensitivity of working in a confidential environment.

The ideal candidate will:

– have experience working in a Talent Agency or busy office environment.

– have genuine enthusiasm for the industry.

– keen to work as a core member of a small team.

– have knowledge of Tagmin, Spotlight, Apple Macs, iMovie, Word and Excel, however, training will be given.

– be trustworthy dealing with confidential information.

– have a calm and professional manner, a friendly demeanour and a positive attitude.

– keen to learn, self-motivated, efficient and with an ability to prioritise.

– have literacy in Social Media.

Responsibilities will include:

– answering, handling and fielding calls.

– managing multiple inboxes and actioning efficiently when required.

– keeping up to date with industry news and developments.

– diary management.

– organising client logistics for auditions and jobs.

– support of all clients across Agents’ lists.

– attending shows, showcases and industry events.

– general office admin

Salary- commensurate to experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.

Please send a short cover letter and CV with the subject title AK Agents- Assistant.

Members list

(Last update, November 2023) Download a PDF list here

  • 33 Artist Management
  • 42 Management
  • Abi Darling at Brynmoor
  • Accelerate
  • AHA Talent Ltd
  • Aim LLP
  • AK Agents
  • Alan Brodie Representation Ltd
  • Allen & Abel
  • Andrew Harding Management
  • Angel and Francis
  • Anita Alraun Representation
  • APM Associates
  • Apollo Artist Management
  • Arrowsmith Pacey
  • Artists Rights Group
  • Ashrow Talent Management
  • Aston Management
  • Audere Talent Management
  • BC Creative Ltd
  • Belfield and Ward
  • Beresford Management
  • Berlin Associates
  • Blake Friedmann Literary Agency
  • Bloomfields Welch Management
  • Blue Book Artist Management
  • Brennan Artists Associates
  • Brood Management
  • BWH Agency
  • Byram Hancock Associates
  • Byrons Management
  • Capulet
  • Carey Dodd Associates
  • Caroline Dawson Associates
  • Cary Parsons Management
  • Casarotto Ramsay
  • CBL Management
  • CCA Management
  • Cecily Ware Literary Agents
  • Cherry Parker Management
  • Chris Davis Management
  • Claire Hoath Management
  • Clarendon Personal Management
  • Collective Agents
  • Conway van Gelder Grant
  • Core MGMT Ltd
  • Coulter Hamilton Rae
  • Creative Artist Management
  • Creative Media Management
  • Cruickshank Cazenove
  • Culverhouse Associates
  • Curtis Brown
  • CVH Management
  • D&B Management
  • Daisy and Duke
  • David Ball Ltd
  • David Higham Associates
  • DBA
  • Dench Arnold Agency
  • Denton Brierley
  • Diamond Management
  • DPA Managment
  • Eamonn Bedford
  • Echo Artists
  • Elaine Steel Management
  • Empower Management
  • Emptage Hallett
  • Esta Charkham Assocs
  • Excellent Talent
  • Feast Management
  • Felix De Wolfe
  • Fillingham Weston Associates
  • Fiona Cross Management
  • First Call Management
  • FLP Management
  • Galloways
  • Gardner Herrity
  • Garricks
  • Gavin Barker Associates
  • Gemma Hirst Associates Ltd
  • Global Artists
  • Gordon and French
  • Grantham-Hazeldine Ltd
  • Hamilton Hodell
  • Hatch Talent
  • Haworth Agency
  • Hilary Gagan Associates
  • Howard Cooke Associates
  • Hunwick Associates
  • iD Agency
  • iD Talent
  • Identity Agency Group
  • Independent Talent
  • Infinity Artists
  • Innovate Talent Management
  • Insight Management
  • InterTalent (AC) Ltd
  • Insanity Group
  • JBR Creative Management
  • JPA Management
  • Jeffrey and White Management
  • Jessica Carney Associates
  • JFL Agency Ltd
  • Jonathan Arun Group (JAG.)
  • Jonathan Clowes Ltd
  • Jorg Betts Associates
  • Josef Weinberger Ltd
  • Judy Daish Associates
  • Julia Tyrrell Management
  • Julian Belfrage Associates
  • JWL
  • Kate Borde Personal Management (KBPM)
  • Katie Threlfall Associates
  • Keddie Scott Associates
  • Kelly Everitt Associates
  • Ki Agency
  • Kitson Press Associates
  • Knight Hall Agency
  • LARK
  • LJP Management
  • Linda Seifert Management
  • Lisa Richards Agency
  • Lizanne Crowther Management Ltd
  • Lorraine Brennan Management
  • Lou Coulson
  • Lovett Logan Associates
  • Lowy Hamilton
  • Mac and Jeal
  • Macfarlane Chard
  • McEwan and Penford
  • Maison 2 Ltd
  • Mandy Ward Artist Mgt
  • Marcus and McCrimmon
  • Markham Froggatt and Irwin
  • MBA Literary Agents
  • McLean-Williams Management
  • Media Artists Group
  • Mia Thomson Talent Management
  • Micheline Steinberg Associates
  • Michelle Blair Management
  • Michelle Braidman Ltd
  • Michelle Kass Associates
  • Middleweek Newton Talent Mgmt.
  • Milburn Browning
  • Mondi Associates
  • Morwenna Preston Mgmt.
  • Mostyn & Cross
  • MR Management
  • Mrs Jordan Associates
  • MSFT Management
  • Nancy Hudson Associates
  • Narrow Road
  • Nelson Browne
  • Nelson Talent Management
  • Network Artist Management
  • New Wonder Management
  • Nick Turner Management
  • Nina Lee Management
  • Noel Gay
  • NR1 Creatives Ltd
  • Olivia Bell Management
  • Orlando Gray Management
  • Paling and Jenkins
  • Pangolin Talent
  • PBJ Management
  • Pelham Associates
  • Performing Arts Artists’ Management
  • Price Gardner Management
  • Q Talent
  • Red Talent Management
  • Rebecca Blond Associates
  • Revolution Talent
  • Roberts & Day Management
  • Rochelle Stevens & Co
  • Roger Carey Associates
  • Rossmore Personal Management
  • Roxane Vacca Management
  • Russell Smith Associates
  • Sainou
  • Sally Hope Associates
  • Sandra Boyce Management
  • Savages Personal Management
  • Sayle Screen
  • Scott Marshall
  • SD Talent Management
  • Seen Talent
  • Shack Artists
  • Sharkey and Co Theatrical Agents
  • Sharon Henry Management
  • Sheil Land
  • Shelley Barrett Management
  • Shelley Lowry Talent
  • Shepherd Management
  • Shepperd Fox
  • Simon and How Associates
  • Sophie Chapman Talent
  • Soundcheck Agency
  • Stanton Davidson Associates
  • Steve Kenis and Company
  • Steve Nealon Associates
  • Stevenson Withers Associates Ltd
  • Strange Town Agency
  • Susannah Norris Agency
  • Sylvia Young
  • Take 3 Agency Ltd
  • TCG Artist Management Ltd
  • The Agency
  • The Artists Partnership
  • The Foundry Personal Management
  • The Markham Agency
  • The Production Exchange
  • The Saffron Group
  • The Soho Agency
  • The Way
  • Tildsley France
  • Thrive Talent
  • Toogood Management
  • TTA
  • United Agents Ltd
  • VH Associates
  • Victoria Lepper Associates
  • Vivienne Clore
  • VSA Ltd
  • Waring and McKenna
  • Williamson and Holmes
  • Wintersons
  • YAFTA
  • YOU Management
  • Young Actors Theatre Management

FAQs

The PMA is a membership organisation for Agents. Our advice and services are therefore focused for our member agents and agencies.  We are not set up to directly support queries from actors, writers and directors.  However, the most frequently asked questions are answered below.  PMA members, your questions may be answered more fully in the PMA Approved Code of Practice which you can download in the members area (see Documents/PMA Documents).

PMA-MEMBERS

I need advice about how to login/send an email/post a vacancy online.

If you have lost your login details either click “lost your password” to reset; or if that doesn’t work, email info@thepma.com

To send an email or post a vacancy login into the membership area and choose from the options available.

 

I need advice about a client leaving my agency or joining from another agency.

Please refer to the PMA Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) which can be downloaded in the Members Area (see Resources).

The PMA ACOP, For Artists’ Agents contains commission split guidance for Artists’ agents when a client moves from one agent to another, including the use of protected projects letters and any commission splits.  It also outlines our position on notice period.

The PMA does not currently provide commission split guidance for Dramatists, Directors or Creatives.

Finally remember that any conflict over a client’s terms of business with their previous agent is a legal matter between the artist and their previous agent.

 

 

NON-MEMBERS

I want to join the PMA but I don't know know any PMA members.

As a membership organisation references from two PMA members agencies is an essential part of your application. We do not accept references from other industry professionals.

I am setting up a new agency - do I have to be a PMA member?

No, you do not have to be a PMA member.   You have a legal requirement to be compliant with the Employment Agencies Act 2003.

The PMA is a membership organisation, not a regulatory body.  However if you are looking for good practice advice you might find it useful our Approved Code of Practice useful which you will find in the “Join Us” page of this website.

I am not a PMA member - can I place an advert on your website?

Sorry! Our Vacancies Board is a benefit for PMA member agencies only.  We do not post any adverts from non-members.

ARTISTS-WRITERS-DIRECTORS

I am looking for an agent. Can the PMA advise?

We do not offer advice about finding an agent.  An agent-client relationship is an important and personal relationship and we feel that requires direct research. Most agencies will tell you on their websites what they do, who they are looking for and how to approach them.    If you want to check whether an agency is a PMA member please see the list below.