Rob Laird

Skills

Accents & Dialects

Native: London, RP

High standard: American-California, American-New York, American-Standard, American-West Coast, Australian, Belfast, Cockney, Dublin, French, German, Irish-Northern, Irish-Southern, Liverpool, Russian, Scottish-Standard, Somerset, South African, West Country

Languages

Native: English

Music & Dance

Skilled: Singing (general)

Performance

Highly skilled: Disc Jockey (DJ)

Skilled: Stand-up Comic, Story Telling

Presenting

Skilled: Chat Show

Sports

Highly skilled: Athletics, Rugby, Running

Skilled: Badminton, Cricket, Football, Golf, Horse-riding, Snooker, Swimming

Vehicle Licences

Car Driving Licence

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Jill Green Casting

Jill Green

Originally from Newcastle, Jill Green is an award-winning casting director and a full member of the Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG), the Casting Directors Association (CDA), and the Casting Society of America (CSA). Known for her sharp instinct, collaborative spirit, and deep understanding of performers, Jill has built a distinguished career casting for stage and screen across the UK and internationally. Jill’s work spans some of the most iconic and innovative productions in recent theatre history. She has cast major West End musicals, large-scale national and international tours, and critically acclaimed new work. In 2024, her outstanding contribution to the stage was recognised with the What’s On Stage Award for Best Casting Direction for The Little Big Things at @sohoplace—a groundbreaking production that underscored her commitment to authentic, inclusive casting. Most recently, Jill cast the highly anticipated Broadway transfers of The Great Gatsby and Shucked. Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, while The Great Gatsby is currently running in the West End. Throughout her career, Jill has played a pivotal role in shaping casts for beloved productions such as War Horse, Dear Evan Hansen, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Jersey Boys, while also contributing to the development of new musicals like The Devil Wears Prada and Becoming Nancy. She has collaborated with many of the UK’s leading theatre companies and venues, including the National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, the Bridge Theatre, and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, and her work has been seen on stages from the West End to regional theatres and touring houses across the UK and Ireland. Her casting extends into film as well, having worked on dance casting for feature films including Steve McQueen’s Blitz, Paddington 2, and Beyond the Sea. She is also highly active in the development of new material, frequently casting workshops and readings that nurture emerging voices in theatre and film. Jill is celebrated for her ability to bring together imaginative, truthful ensembles and for championing performers from all backgrounds. Her work continues to shape the future of British theatre and beyond.

 

Olivia Laydon

Originally from Wakefield, Olivia is a Probationary Member of the Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG) and an emerging voice in both theatre and screen casting. She works with Jill Green Casting, where her credits as Casting Director include Indigo, The Sound of MusicMy Fair LadyA Chorus Line(Leicester Curve, Sadler’s Wells, UK & Japan Tours),Clueless (Trafalgar Theatre), Singin’ in the Rain (China & Dubai Tour), and The Parent Agency. She also co-cast Evita at Leicester Curve alongside Kay Magson CDG. As Casting Associate, Olivia has worked on major productions such as Shucked (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), The Great Gatsby (London Coliseum), The Devil Wears PradaBecoming Nancy, and the upcoming War Horse UK & Ireland Tour (2024–2025). Her previous experience as a Casting Assistant includes Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin (UK & Ireland Tours), Jersey BoysCrazy for You, and the original musical The Little Big Things. Her experience also spans acclaimed film and TV work, including SpencerGood Luck to You, Leo Grande, Hijack  and Litvinenko, as well as BBC dramas such as Father Brown and Doctors.

 

Tom Shiels

Originally from Manchester, Tom is a London-based Casting Associate and Mountview graduate. He works with Jill Green Casting, with credits as Casting Associate on ShuckedThe Great GatsbyThe Devil Wears PradaWar HorseBecoming Nancy, and Clueless, among others. His assistant credits span The Little Big ThingsDisney’s The Lion KingAladdinCrazy for You, and Jersey Boys. He has also worked with Pippa Ailion Casting on Ain’t Too ProudGet Up, Stand Up!, and The Lion King, and with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd on Les Misérables. As Casting Director his credits include Cinderella (Norwich Theatre Royal) and Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (The King’s Head Theatre).

Abramo Ciullo

Skills

Accents & Dialects Native: Italian

High standard: American-Standard, English-Standard, French, Latin American, London, Spanish

Languages Native: Italian

High standard: English, French, Spanish

Music & Dance Highly skilled: Jazz Dancing

Skilled: Argentine Tango, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Baritone-High, Burlesque, Cabaret Dancing, Caribbean Dance, Cha Cha, Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Falsetto, High Baritone, Jive, Line Dancing, Mambo, Pop Singing, Salsa Dancing

Other Skills: Bartender, Chef (professional), Choreographer (professional), Cooking/Baking, Dance Teacher, Farm Skills, Mixologist, Pilates
Performance

Skilled: Actor-Singer, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, Professional Dancer, Professional Singer, Singer-Professional

Sports Skilled: Bodybuilding, Bowling, Climbing, CrossFit, Cycling, Martial Arts, Pilates, Skiing, Weight Training, Wind Surfing
Voice Over

Skilled: Voice Acting, Voice Over

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Adwoa Akoto

SKILLS

Accents & Dialects Native: London

High standard: African, African-Eastern, African-West, American-African American, American-California, American-Standard, Caribbean, English-Standard, Ghanaian, Nigerian, RP Languages

Native: English

High standard: Twi

Music & Dance

Skilled: African Dance-Contemporary, African Dance-Traditional

Other Skills Business Management (BSc), Computer Literate, First Aider (qualified), Improvisation, Photographic Model, Writer Performance

Skilled: Audio Drama, TV Presenting

Sports

Skilled: Athletics

Vehicle Licences Car Driving Licence
Voice Over

Skilled: Voice Over

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John Rwothomach

John is a Ugandan-born, London-trained writer, director, and actor whose work has made a significant impact on both UK and international stages.

As a playwright, he has been commissioned by Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre and has received multiple accolades, including shortlistings for the Alfred Fagon Award for Play of the Year and The Sit Up Award, as well as being a recipient of the Peggy Ramsay Award.

In 2021, John founded Roots Mbili Theatre, where he serves as artistic director. The company has gained critical acclaim, producing and touring his work across the UK and internationally.

His plays, including Lines, Never Look Back, and Far Gone, have been performed in prestigious venues, with Far Gone being published by Nick Hern Books.