Business Details
Your Trusted Casting Agency & Acting School in Bolton
Stirling Management is a leading casting agency and training academy established over 15 years ago, dedicated to nurturing and supplying professional actors to national TV, film, stage, and corporate industries. Our Spotlight-registered training academy, accredited by LAMDA, offers comprehensive acting classes for adults and children, with graduates appearing in major TV soaps, series, films, and commercials. Under the leadership of Managing Director Carly Wedge and Artistic Director Nathan Wedge, we combine industry expertise with personalized talent representation. Our team includes licensed chaperones and safeguarding-trained tutors, ensuring a professional environment for all students.With two academy locations in Bolton and Little Lever, we provide modular learning covering believability, comedy, audition techniques, and self-taping. Recognized as Bolton's top acting class provider, we also facilitate LAMDA exams and industry-recognized qualifications. Our in-house production company creates thought-provoking theatrical and cinematic works, while our agents maintain strong industry connections to secure opportunities for our talent. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practices, and a commitment to developing both emerging and seasoned performers.
Services
Actor Representation
Acting Classes
Drama Workshops
LAMDA Exams
Corporate Casting
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in professional actor representation.
- Our academy is Spotlight and LAMDA accredited for industry-recognized training.
- We offer personalized feedback from industry professionals in all courses.
- Our graduates regularly appear in major TV, film, and commercial productions.
- We provide safeguarded, DBS-checked tuition environments for young performers.
Associations and certifications
- Spotlight
- LAMDA
Services
Actor Representation
Stirling Management represents Spotlight-registered actors for TV, film, stage, and corporate projects. Our agents maintain industry connections to secure auditions and roles. We specialise in both adult and young performer divisions, with dedicated representation services for emerging talent.
Acting Classes
Our Spotlight-registered academy offers adult and children's acting classes covering screen techniques, stage movement, and audition skills. Courses include online intensives and part-time modular learning. Graduates become eligible for Spotlight registration after two years of training.
LAMDA Exams
As a certified LAMDA centre, we provide exam preparation from entry level to Grade 8. Our students develop solo acting skills through structured assessments. These qualifications enhance performers' credentials for professional acting opportunities.
Drama Workshops
We deliver weekly drama workshops for ages 5-18, focusing on confidence building and performance techniques. Sessions include musical theatre and age-specific modules. All tutors hold safeguarding certifications and DBS checks.
Corporate Casting
Our agency supplies professional actors for corporate events and commercial projects. We match talent to brand requirements through our established network. Services include commercial auditions and bespoke casting solutions for business clients.
People
Carly Wedge
Managing Director
Carly Wedge has led Stirling Management since 2020, expanding its industry connections and earning Business Woman of The Year 2024. As lead agent, she represents adult actors and oversees strategic growth while maintaining Spotlight registration compliance.
Nathan Wedge
Artistic Director
Nathan Wedge directs Stirling's academies and represents actors across divisions. With Spotlight performance credits, he teaches acting techniques and received Outstanding Man of The Year 2025. He designed the award-winning online intensive course structure.
Olivia Higham
Young Performers Agent
Olivia Higham manages the Young Performers Division after establishing successful Christmas productions. She transitioned from academy tutor to London-based agent, maintaining connections with emerging talent and industry casting directors.
Amy Nuttall
Academy Patron
Amy Nuttall serves as Stirling Academy's patron, supporting its educational mission. With industry experience, she provides strategic guidance and advocates for the academy's training standards while maintaining public engagement with performances.
Questions
What acting classes do you offer?
We provide adult acting classes, children's drama workshops, and online intensives covering screen techniques, audition skills, and performance training at our Bolton and Little Lever locations.
Are your courses accredited?
Yes, we're Spotlight-registered and LAMDA-certified. Completing two years of part-time training makes students eligible for Spotlight registration and LAMDA exams up to Grade 8.
Do you offer corporate casting services?
We supply professional actors for corporate events and commercial projects, matching talent to brand requirements through our established industry network and casting processes.
What payment methods do you accept?
Monthly fees are collected via standing order. Online course bookings use Eventbrite's payment system. All fees must be paid before the start of each training period.
