Lady Barbara Speake pioneered the establishment of Barbara Speake Stage School which nurtured young stars like Naomi Campbell, Phil Collins, and Keith Chegwin, Brian Conley, Kwame Kwei Armah, Aml Ameen, Michelle Gayle, Amma Asante, Imani Williams, Jade, Noel and Rasheed (3/4 of the group DAMAGE) and many more internationally known names. She became a centerpiece in the British Performing Arts scene, partnering with her best friend June Collins to further develop talent through the establishment of Barbara Speake Agency.
“Always leave them wanting more”
Lady Barbara Speake
Ms June Collins was a theatrical agent and producer discovering talent like Keith Chegwin, Brian Conley, Naomi Campbell and Jack Wild, who later received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the Artful Dodger in Oliver.
Ms June Collins was a great visionary and supply practically all the children for the West End shows, film, television commercials and print.
She produced works such as Performance (1991) and Phil Collins: A Life Less Ordinary (2002).

Our roster of talent include television, motion picture, theatre and digital
The agency is one of the longest running talent agencies in the UK specializing in emerging talent, with additional divisions for creatives, castings, film sales and financing, literary and publishing.

We have a portfolio of talented writers, directors, cinematographers, heads of production departments, post production team
The agency is one of the longest running talent agencies in the UK specializing in emerging talent, with additional divisions for creatives, castings, film sales and financing, literary and publishing.

Our casting division analyses scripts and co-ordinates with directors and producers to provide through auditions the ideal talent for their production.
The agency is one of the longest running talent agencies in the UK specializing in emerging talent, with additional divisions for creatives, castings, film sales and financing, literary and publishing.
