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10 February 2010
Bhavna Limbachia in 'Rafta Rafta'
Bhavna Limbachia has been confirmed for Bolton Octagon's production of Ayub Khan-Din's Rafta Rafta, a heart-warming comedy set in Bolton's close-knit Asian community.
Rafta Rafta is based on Bill Naughton's play All In Good Time and Bhavna will be playing Vina Patel.
The play runs at the Octagon from Thursday 13th May - Saturday 5th June and then transfers to the New Vic theatre in Stoke. For more information go to the following links:
Bolton Octagon
New Vic
29 January 2010
Therase Neve in Northern Stage production of 'Apples'
Therase Neve has been confirmed for the Northern Stage/Company of Angels co production of Apples.
Adapted from the Richard Milward novel, the play traces the exploits of a gang of British teenagers through the eyes of two narrators: Adam: a shy and neurotic recluse, who spends most of his time in his room listening to records and fending off the rages of his father, and Eve: the object of his lust and affection (played by Therase).
The play will embark on a national tour from June 2nd 2010 so watch this space for more details of venues and dates.
Click here for the Northern Stage website.
18 January 2010
Alice Barry returns as Lillian in Shameless Series 7
Critically acclaimed drama Shameless returns to our screens on Tuesday 26th January with Urban Talent's Alice Barry appearing as regular busy-body Lillian.
Catch up with the Shameless antics on Channel 4 at 10pm.
14 January 2010
Mark Vernon shows off his moves in We Buy Any Car advert
We've not been able to stop singing the song for the past week here at Urban Talent; love it or hate it there's no denying that Mark Vernon has the moves in the new We Buy Any Car advert!
Click here to view Mark's CV and click on the link on the left side of his profile to see the advert and the tutorial if you fancy learning the moves!
13 January 2010
Annamarie Bayley in Re:Play Festival
Urban Talent actress Annamarie Bayley will be appearing in 2 plays at this year's Re:Play Festival at Manchester Library Theatre.
Care Takers by Billy Cowan focuses on the meetings and confrontations between a Deputy Headteacher and a young, idealistic new teacher (played by Annamarie) who is convinced of bullying in her classroom.
Can We Stop It There? is a ten minute short set at a play rehearsal and was first perfomed as part of the J B Shorts in 2009.
For tickets or more information please click here.
23 December 2009
Tara Lofthouse in 'Hollyoaks'
Tara Lofthouse will be appearing in popular Channel 4 soap 'Hollyoaks' on Monday 28th December.
Tara appears as Nurse Diane and a clip can be viewed in the following spoiler by clicking here.
To watch the episode in full tune in to Hollyoaks at 6.30pm, Monday 28th December on Channel 4.
19 December 2009
Steve Murphy in Children's Radio Drama
Urban Talent’s Steve Murphy is to co-star with Coronation Street’s Vicky Binns (Molly Dobbs) in a new Christmas children's adventure radio drama being launched on Sunday 20th December via The Independent on Sunday newspaper.
The radio adventure, which is directed by Mike Heath, is the third production to be promoted and premiered via a national newspaper’s website and marks the launch of Independent Drama following the cementing of a relationship between the paper and award-winning production company, Made in Manchester (MIM).
For more information click here.
10 December 2009
Urban Clients Tread the Cobbles
Look out for the following Urban Talent clients in Coronation Street over the next few weeks as all have been booked for filming on the nation's best loved street!
Melanie Clare, Tara Lofthouse, Paul Nish, Jo Ellis, Mags Gannon, Dan Walsh, Chris Hall, Nigel Leonard, Chris Barlow and Kevin Sutton.
16 November 2009
Barney on Children in Need
Barney Harwood will be presenting on Children in Need live from the National Space Centre in Leicester this Friday 20th November.
There will be fun and fundraising and free entry after 18:00 to the attractions and a Pudsey Bank for donations.
Live coverage starts this Friday 20th November at 7pm on BBC1.
10 September 2009
Russell Parry is currently appearing in 'Strongbow Final Push' commercial
Look out for Russell Parry as the 'roofer' in the new Strongbow Final Push commercial.
Alternatively you can view the commercial by viewing Russell's profile here and clicking on the link on the left.
01 September 2009
Trevor Williams confirmed for new Ken Loach feature film
Trevor Williams has been confirmed for the latest feature film from acclaimed director Ken Loach.
Trevor has been booked for the role of ex-soldier Nelson in upcoming film Route Irish and has filming confirmed in both Liverpool and Jordan.
Ken Loach is most famous for his 1970 film Kes and the 1996 Palme D'Or winner The Wind That Shakes the Barley.
29 July 2009
Barney presents 'Evolution' Prom this weekend
Barney Harwood will be presenting a Darwin-inspired Prom for kids this Saturday and Sunday at The Royal Albert Hall. Conductor Charles Hazlewood will lead listeners from prehistoric Earth to outer space with John Williams's soundtracks to Jurassic Park and Star Wars – and also uncover the bird kingdom (with Delius's On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring) and insect life (in Arvo Pärt's If Bach Had Been a Beekeeper).
The Prom will be broadcast live on Radio 3 this Sunday 2nd August at 11:00am.
Find out more about the 2009 BBC Proms here
Listen to the first part of the Prom here
13 July 2009
'How Not To Live Your Life' moves to BBC2
Look out for Sinead Moynihan in How Not To Live Your Life as it moves to BBC2 tonight at 10:00pm.
13 July 2009
Return of Jimmy McGovern's 'The Street'
Look out for Urban Talent actor Julian Walsh tonight as acclaimed drama The Street returns to BBC1 at 9:00pm.
The series kicks off with Bob Hoskins playing pub landlord Paddy and Julian appears as customer Charlie. Also appearing during the rest of the series is Ash Tandon, Steve Murphy, Wendy Patterson, Trevor Williams, Melanie Clare and Kevin Sutton.
11 May 2009
Emma and Sinead are supporting the Manchester Midnight Walk
Urban Talent's Emma Edmonson and Sinead Moynihan will be taking part in St Ann’s Hospice Manchester Midnight Walk – a 10km walk around Manchester City Centre starting midnight, Friday 12th June 2009, from Manchester Central.
Founded nearly forty years ago, St Ann’s Hospice has grown to become the largest hospice in Greater Manchester and a key part of the North West community. A recognised centre of excellence for specialist palliative care for people over the age of eighteen, St Ann’s Hospice helps those people who have progressive and life-threatening illnesses – as well as supporting their carers and families.
Find out more about the Manchester Midnight Walk here
10 May 2009
Anthony Berry in 'Awaydays'
Urban Talent actor Anthony Berry can currently be seen in feature film Awaydays which was released at cinemas nationwide on 22nd May. Awaydays is based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Sampson.
Set in the post-punk era in the North West of England. Paul Carty (Nicky Bell) is 19, good-looking, funny, clever - and bored out of his mind. Anthony plays a goth 'young Pete Burns' character.
Click here to go to the 'Awayadays' website
31 March 2009
Barney presents 'Newsround' bereavement special
Gone, a powerful and moving documentary presented by BAFTA award-winning presenter, Barney Harwood, tells the story of four children – all of whom have lost someone they love.
All four of the children in Gone contacted Newsround through the programme's website after the show asked children if they felt able to share their stories of bereavement. Hundreds of other young people also got in touch to share their stories with the programme. Previous Newsround specials which have covered difficult subjects in a sensitive and accessible way include recent reports on knife crime and divorce.
Gone will transmitt on BBC1 tonight at 4:55pm.
Click here for the Newsround website
25 February 2009
Lorraine Hodgson in 'The Naked Truth'
Urban Talent actress Lorraine Hodgson will be appearing in the hilarious comedy The Naked Truth with dates confirmed for Manchester's very own Opera House.
Tailor-made for Women, The Naked Truth, is the hit comedy Play from Dave Simpson, the writer of the smash-hit comedy Girls Night Out. The show follows 5 women as they struggle to conquer pole dancing for a charity event and also stars Lisa Riley, Julie Buckfield and Trudie Goodwin.
The show runs at The Opera House from 8th-10th June; for tickets please contact the box office on 08448472328.
21 January 2009
Amber Hodgkiss in 'Proper Messy'
Look out for Urban Talent actress Amber Hodgkiss in Proper Messy when the series kicks off this Saturday 24th January on BBC2.
Amber plays Sophie, described as the Queen Bee who looks fierce, talks fierce, thinks fierce and everyone loves her. Or so she thinks.
As well as weekly episodes on BBC Two, lots of information on bebo and extra exclusive videos online each week, if you're 13-17 you can also sign up to get texts every day from the main characters Imogen or Jake. Viewers can also influence the storylines via text message.
View the episodes online here
09 January 2009
Barney's Barrier Reef
Look out for Barney Harwood in Barney's Barrier Reef; showing on BBC2 every week day from Monday 12th Jan from 7.30am - 8.00am.
The show features all that is quirky and weird in the Great Barrier Reef and Barney presents alongside Gemma Hunt.
06 January 2009
Happy New Year from Urban Talent!
2009 will see the return of Barney Harwood in Basil's Swap Shop series 2; Anthony Quinlan as Gilly and Saira Choudry as Anita continuing in Hollyoaks; Lorraine Hodgson in theatre tour The Naked Truth and Alice Barry returning as Lilian in the new series of Shameless.
Urban Talent artists will also be appearing in the following in 2009:
Julian Walsh, Eddie Riley and Jordan Murphy in Ken Loach feature film 'Looking for Eric',
Gerrard Thompson, Kevin Sutton, Kim Southwick, Melanie Clare, Chris Barlow and Lyndsay Smith in 'Shameless' series 6,
Julian Walsh in feature film 'Pink',
Anthony Berry in feature film 'Awaydays',
Wendy Patterson in 'Waterloo Road'
27 October 2008
Saira moves in to 'Hollyoaks'!
Look out for Saira Choudry as she makes her appearance in Hollyoaks on Tuesday 11th November.
Saira's character Anita moves in to the village with the rest of the Roy family, joining siblings Leila and Ravi and as you can see from the picture, Anita is far from impressed with her new home.
Tune in to Hollyoaks on Tuesday 11th November to see the arrival of the family.
Click here to view Anita Roy's online profile
26 November 2007
Barney takes the BAFTA!
Urban Talent are thrilled to annouce that our very own Barney Harwood has won the Children's BAFTA for his presenting on CBBC's Smile!
Barney was up against Tricky TV's Stephen Mulhern, Art Attack's Neil Buchanan and CBeebies show Something Special presenter Justin Fletcher.
The award show took place on November 25th at the London Hilton hotel and Barney says he's so excited he still hasn't slept!
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