SUCCESS STORIES

Achieving thousands
of dreams each year

INDUSTRY SUCCESS

We are industry leaders in securing top-tier talent for roles across West End theatre, international theatre, television, and film globally. Through expert training and management, we consistently set the standard for excellence in talent representation.

WICKED MOVIE

Dereke, Madison, Joey and Caoimhe in Hollywood film alongside Ariana Grande

WICKED MOVIE

Dereke, Madison, Joey and Caoimhe in Hollywood film alongside Ariana Grande

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

George stars as Kidpool in Deadpool and Wolverine for Marvel alongside Ryan Reynolds

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

George stars as Kidpool in Deadpool and Wolverine for Marvel alongside Ryan Reynolds

BARBIE

Anvita and Amelia star in Barbie in named roles alongside Margot Robie

BARBIE

Anvita and Amelia star in Barbie in named roles alongside Margot Robie

STRANGER THINGS WEST END

Imogen stars in the Original Cast of Stranger Things as Alice Creel

STRANGER THINGS

Imogen stars in the original cast as Alice Creel

3 BODY PROBLEM

Eve stars as Follower in new Netflix series regular role with LA screening and US co-rep deal between Stagebox and Gersh

3 BODY PROBLEM

Eve stars in new Netflix lead role created by the showrunners of Game of Thrones.

SNOW WHITE

Viv and Lily film for screen debut in new Disney film

SNOW WHITE

Viv and Lily film for screen debut in new Disney film

MATILDA NETFLIX

13 members star in Matilda for Netflix

MATILDA, NETFLIX

13 member cast in roles for Matilda

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Amelia, Kayleen, Harmony and Haydn star as Charlie

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Amelia, Kayleen, Harmony and Haydn star in this Roald Dahl classic

FROZEN

Tilly Raye stars as Young Elsa in original cast of Disney's Frozen in the West End

FROZEN

Tilly Raye stars as Young Elsa in the original cast production

LES MIS ARENA

Felix, Daniel, Theo and Sophia star as Gavroche and Little Cosette in the World Arena Tour alongside Alfie Boe and Michael Ball

LES MIS ARENA

4 members star as Gavroche and Little Cosette in the World Arena Tour alongside Alfie Boe and Michael Ball

NEWSIES

Haydn stars in the UK Premiere of Disney's Newsies in the role of Les

NEWSIES WEST END

Haydn stars in the UK Premiere of Disney's Newsies.

ONE DAY

Evelyn stars as Young Jasmine in One Day for Netflix

ONE DAY

Evelyn Teixeira stars in Young Jasmine in One Day for Netflix

OLIVER

Harry and Lochlan star in Oliver West End in adult roles. Preston stars in the Gang

OLIVER

Harry and Lochlan star in Oliver West End in adult roles. Preston stars in the Gang

CALL THE MIDWIFE

Dereke stars in a series lead role

CALL THE MIDWIFE

Dereke stars in a series lead role

INSOMNIA

Smylie plays series lead in Insomnia for Paramount + opposite Vicky McClure

INSOMNIA

Smylie plays series lead in Insomnia for Paramount + opposite Vicky McClure

CORONATION STREET

Cait stars as Lauren Bolton series regular in Coronation Street

CORONATION STREET

Cait stars as Lauren Bolton series regular in Coronation Street

BETTER MAN

Marley recently worked on Better Man

BETTER MAN

Marley recently worked on Better Man

LION KING

Daniel and Harmony star in Disney’s The Lion King

LION KING

Daniel and Harmony star in the Lion King as Young Nala and Simba

SAY NOTHING

Aoife and Leah star as sisters in Say Nothing for Disney+

SAY NOTHING

Aoife and Leah star as sisters in Say Nothing for Disney+

TINA WEST END

Melody stars in Tina the Musical

TINA WEST END

Melody Caruana stars in Tina the Musical

MATILDA WEST END

Estella stars as the title role. Stagebox has had over 50 clients star in the West End production

MATILDA WEST END

Estella Evans stars as the title of Matilda . Stagebox has had over 50 clients star in the West End production in multiple roles

OUR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS

Every year our members have the chance to work with leading industry creatives and perform in projects, gaining professional experience and networks

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Stagebox Management

We nurture and build lead talent for professional film, television, theatre and musical theatre projects. Managers are assigned at every stage of the client journey from emerging to established artists.

Our PEOPLE

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Emily & LJ

FOUNDERS

Emily & LJ Keston founded Stagebox with a mission to bring access, exceptional training and opportunity to the professional sector for children nationwide regardless of background, location and experience. As proud founders they continue to mentor, inspire and lead on production based projects throughout the year.

They are experts in the children’s sector and work as leading children’s casting directors and children’s general managers in the professional sector of the industry.

Keston and Keston’s are Children’s Casting Directors & Children’s General Managers. Their credits include: Oliver! (Leeds Playhouse), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Leeds Playhouse), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (UK Tour), Peter Pan (The London Palladium), Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation (London UK Premiere & UK Tour), Bonnie and Clyde (West End), The Grinch (NBC Live/Universal), How The Grinch Stole Christmas (UK Premiere and UK Tour), 300+ children for Nativity! The Musical (UK Tour and Birmingham Rep 2019-2023), Jack and the Beanstalk (London Palladium), A Christmas Carol (West End), Mame (Hope Mill/UK Tour); Rags (Hope Mill, Park Theatre & London Cast Recording) & A Little Princess (UK Premiere).

Additional children’s casting for Secret Invasion (Marvel), EPK for Room (Broadway), Christmas on Mistletoe Farm (Netflix), Amazon, Nickelodeon and major brand campaigns.

Kirsti
HEAD AGENT & DIRECTOR

Kirsti is a Director of Stagebox and she continues in her role as Head Agent of Stagebox Management. Kirsti studied at Stanford University in America and she has a decade of experience in casting and production. She continues to lead our US style representation and genuine career development for Stagebox clients.

Kirsti leads the department in securing major leading roles in West End, Television and Film productions worldwide. Kirsti has negotiated co-representation deals with the US including The Gersh Agency and Paradigm. Stagebox Management clients have had major success securing roles in BAFTA award winning, Emmy nominated, Stage Debut nominated and Olivier award winning productions.

Stagebox Management are well regarded as the leading children’s management in the UK for lead role success with recent success including roles in the Wicked Movie, Barbie Movie, Disney’s Snow White, 3 Body Problem for Netflix, Matilda Movie, Avenue 5, The Power, The Crown, Secret Invasion, Peaky Blinders, Sex Education, Ted Lasso and every major West End musical and UK Tour. The Management works in tandem with training to ensure reputation and standards of industry excellence for career longevity and growth.

Jasmine
GENERAL MANAGER & DIRECTOR

Jasmine is a Director of Stagebox and she continues in her role as General Manager at Stagebox. Jasmine leads the team in delivering our award winning Stagebox memberships.

Jasmine has a decade of experience in facilitating world class training to children age 5 to Graduate level and working closely with creative teams, parents and children to deliver industry excellence. Jasmine manages our live performance opportunities having overseen hundreds of concerts, events & live performances including: Schwartz at 75 (West End), West End Does series at Cadogan Hall, WhatsonStage Awards & The Company Project Live. Jasmine also founded The Diversity Project initative at Stagebox and has been responsible for inspiring diversity and inclusion across the Company.

Jasmine leads across our training centres of excellence, alongside creatives and with children worldwide to help them achieve their dreams.

Joe Ramson

DIRECTOR OF FILM

Joe is Director of Film at Stagebox. Joe works as a Director and Producer in the professional film sector and his crews work with Stagebox to bring professional film set experiences to our members. Joe directs the company’s video shoots and works on the Stagebox Video Project and Company Project Live each year. Stagebox has 20 million+ viewers and counting and continues to lead the child sector. Joe is currently working on Sunset Boulevard, (Broadway) & Romeo & Juliet (West End) and his work is critically acclaimed in the industry.

Joe has worked professionally as a Director and Cinematographer. Credits include: Video Design and Cinematography for Sunset Boulevard (West End) starring Nicole Scherzinger. A Doll’s House (Broadway), Betrayal (Broadway), Cabaret (West End), McQueen (West End), Shark is Broken (West End), Punch drunk (London), Rambert (London), 42nd Street (UK Tour), Sound of Music (Chichester), Assassins (Chichester), Pretty Women (West End & UK Tour), Parade (Broadway), & Juliet (West End and Australia), Funny Girl (Broadway), New York, New York (Broadway), Mamma Mia (Australia), A Beautiful Noise (Broadway). Commercial credits include: Disney, Discovery, ITV, BBC, Puma, Amazon, Tesla, Manchester City, Wagamama, Pokemon, Sony, Play station, Nintendo, Lego, England FA, Google, Nickelodeon, Tiffany and Co, Wimbledon, Bentley, Ferrari, Manchester United and Cadbury’s

CHLOË POWELL

Associate Agent

Chloë is an Associate Agent and she handles the Established client list. Chloë studied at the London School of Musical Theatre and joined Stagebox in 2019. With a decade of experience in the professional entertainment sector she has been pivotal in managing hundreds of clients from emerging to established before taking on her own list- now curating major careers in lead talent across all genres.

JOEL WHITE

Agent

Joel is an Agent and he handles the Emerging Client list. Joel studied at the Guildford School of Acting before moving into agenting with a decade of experience in the entertainment and talent development sector. Joel nurtures early career development and is responsible for curating career starts and journey progression.

Jo Goodwin

Creative Director

Jo Goodwin is appointed as the Creative Director of Stagebox

Jo has worked at Stagebox for the last decade and we are delighted that this appointment recognises her expertise, dedication, creative input, talent and work with the company shaping the lives of hundreds of young people.

Jo says: “Stagebox has been a huge part of my life and journey within the industry as a creative. From the studio to set and professional rehearsal rooms, I’m so looking forward to continuing to work closely with the company and the incredible work ethic and experiences it provides!”

Jo has helmed the last two Company Projects for Stagebox and we are delighted to welcome her into a Director role. Jo is a renowned industry choreographer and her recent credits include: Black Mirror (Netflix), The Performance Movie (Feature), Strike (HBO/BBC), Life After Life (BBC), Officer and a Gentleman (UK Tour), My Fair Lady (Leicester Curve), Oliver (Leeds Playhouse), Billy Elliot (Leicester Curve) and more