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BIO

As Head of Casting for BBC Drama Series, Jane was responsible for an output in excess of 500 hours of drama per year.


This included the BBC’s highest rated drama EastEnders as well as other hit shows such as Casualty, Judge John Deed & the Emmy-winning Waking The Dead.
More recently, Jane has run her own casting company Jane Deitch Associates and now casts for a wide variety of productions including theatre, musical theatre and films.
Casting credits include:
Films: Unhallowed Ground (Best Horror Film, LIFF / 2 Supporting Actor awards, BIFAwards), Locked In with Ben Barnes, Eliza Dushku, Clarke Peters, New Years Day (Jury Prize: Raindance/Best Film: Sapporo FF), Welcome To Leathermill (short), the BAFTA-winning Shoot the Messenger with David Oyelowo and Nikki Amuka-Bird and Magnificent 7 with Helena Bonham-Carter.
Other TV: Holby City, Doctors, In Deep, Dalziel and Pascoe, the BAFTA-nominated A Respectable Trade, Drovers’ Gold, The Mrs Bradley Mysteries with Diana Rigg and Walter’s War with OT Fagbenle.
Theatre: Shirley Valentine, The Blue Room, Othello. For Jermyn Street Theatre - Flowers Of The Forest, The Green Bay Tree, The Autumn Garden, I Loved Lucy, The First Man, and The Last Ones.
West End: Lend Me A Tenor: The Musical, I Loved Lucy, The Toxic Avenger, Bumblescratch Gala Concert
Tours: Bouncers, Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Live, Women On The Verge Of HRT, Gertrude’s Secret, Diary Of A Nobody, Avenue Q
Musical Theatre: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Holy Crap, Pete n Keely. For Aria Entertainment - Forever Plaid, Tick Tick Boom , Promises, Promises, Some Lovers, The Toxic Avenger, Brexit The Musical, It’s Only Life, From Page To Stage 2018, Unexpected Joy. For Hope/Aria at The Hope Mill Theatre - Little Women, The Toy Boy Diaries, Aspects Of Love (and Southwark Playhouse),The Return Of The Soldier, Putting It Together. Little Miss Sunshine (Arcola Theatre)
Currently: Rags, Mame (Hope/Aria), Night Of The Living Dead Live (Aria/Senbla). Feature film - Thrice. Ongoing Theatre-in-Education projects in China.

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[West End, 2023]
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News


THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will run at Birmingham Hippodrome in July.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Will Embark on Mini UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will embark on a mini tour.
Guest Blog: Mark Curry on His Podcast, BACKSTAGE CURRY
by Guest Author - Dec 6, 2024

The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a theatre that has hosted Wicked since 2006, and a theatre I know all too well having played The Wizard during the UK’s 10th anniversary in 2016 and returned in 2023. On this second return I discovered podcasts. The 1 hour 20-minute wait before my first entrance was made easier by listening, and this inspired me to create a series of my own.
Cast Set For MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

Producers have announced the cast for the English language premiere of major new musical Marie Curie, with Book & Lyrics by Seeun Choun, Music by Jongyoon Choi, Directed by Sarah Meadows, at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.
Full Cast and Production Team Set For The European Premiere of A SONG OF SONGS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

The full cast and production team are announced for the European premiere of A Song of Songs. The production will open at the Park Theatre, Thursday 9 May to Saturday 15 June 2024.
English Language Premiere of MARIE CURIE Musical Comes to Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

The English language premiere of a major new musical MARIE CURIE comes to Charing Cross Theatre in June. Performances run Saturday 1 June - Sunday 28 July.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Concert, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

All new rehearsal images have been released from The Addams Family live in concert, starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage. The Addams Family will play at the London Palladium from 12-13 February 2024. Check out the photos here!
Alex Newell Will Lead PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Alex Newell will lead the 50th anniversary concert production of Pippin, taking place at London's Palladium this year, featuring a 25-piece orchestra and 50-strong choir.
Full Cast Set For THE ADDAMS FAMILY in London, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

The full cast has been announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy at the London Palladium on 12 & 13 February. Find out who is joining the previously announced  Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams and Lesley Joseph as Grandma!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Concert Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage Adds Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

A matinee performance has been added for the concert performance of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy at the London Palladium. The new performance has been added on Tuesday 13 February at 3pm due to demand.
Cast and Creative Team Set for EXHIBITIONISTS World Premiere at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023

Full cast and creative team have been revealed for the world premiere of Exhibitionists by Shaun McKenna and Andrew Van Sickle, a dazzling new gay romantic comedy about love, sex, happiness and freedom set in the San Francisco art world.
Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage Will Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy will perform live in concert in the West End for the first time, playing at the London Palladium on Monday February 12 and Tuesday 13 2024. The show will star Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams.
'You Will Have to Forge Your Own Path': Sir Tim Rice on His New BBC Maestro's WRITING AND PERFORMING MUSICAL THEATRE Course
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 25, 2023

Do you have a love for musical theatre? Have you ever wanted to learn how to write your own show? Well, look no further. Sir Tim Rice, the iconic lyricist and author behind hits like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast has released a 23-lesson-long course with BBC Maestro to teach you how!
Video: Jenna Russell Sings 'There's More To Life' From FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Jenna Russell sings 'There's More to Life' in an all new performance from Flowers For Mrs Harris. Check out the video here!
Video: Jenna Russell Sings 'Rain On Me' From FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023

Jenna Russell sings 'Rain On Me' in an all new performance from Flowers For Mrs Harris. Check out the video here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan, is playing a limited 9-week at the Riverside Studios from 30 September to 26 November. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Full Details Revealed For Sir Tim Rice's BBC Maestro Course
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Following the announcement earlier this year that Sir Tim Rice will be adding his name to BBC Maestro’s platform of world-class experts, full course details are now available for Writing and Performing Musical Theatre.
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
Photos: First Look at CLAUS THE MUSICAL at the Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2022

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which opened last night at The Lowry and plays until 8 January. 

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