Middleweek Newton was founded by Lucy Middleweek and Tom Newton.
MN Actors Academy came about due to the interest we received from large volumes of actors applying for representation via the books of our agency, Middleweek Newton Talent Management. We set up the academy as an organised route that suited both parties. For the actors, our part-time course provides an opportunity to learn new skills in a professional environment, at an affordable cost, while our agents use the sessions to scout new talent for the books of our agency. We clearly state that by attending classes there are no guarantees of professional representation, just an opportunity to learn and be seen.
Diversity within the entertainment industry matters. Bringing together people of various backgrounds with different life experiences can generate ideas or perspectives that our audiences may not have ever considered or been aware of. Growing contact with, exposure to, and communication between new people with unique ideas bring about forms of drama, comedy, and tragedy that keep our industry entertaining.
Our sessions were formed with the above in mind. We do not claim to be an alternative to university level accredited
drama schools, but understand the financial burdens of drama school is unaffordable for some. We endeavour to deliver quality workshops, via working industry professionals, at a price that everyone can afford.
Our mission is and always has been to uncover new talent via our classes.
Meet The Team At Middleweek Newton
Lucy Middleweek
DIRECTOR
Lucy's past industry experience includes management and Film & Television casting, she quickly established management as her focus & continues to represent actors across film, tv & theatre. Lucy co-founded Middleweek Newton with Tom Newton.
Tom Newton
DIRECTOR
With over a decade of experience, Tom's background is in both Film and Television casting and personal management. His focus includes MN Academy & new business development. Tom co-founded Middleweek Newton with Lucy Middleweek.
Eliot Hankins
PARTNER
Prior to working at Middleweek Newton, Eliot was VP and Head of UK Production of an interactive television company. He joined MN in 2013 and officially become a partner and shareholder in 2019.
Olivia Jaggers
AGENT
After graduating from Royal Holloway University, Olivia spent five years working as an agent's assistant, before joining the MN team and representing her own list of clients.
Ileana Cillario
AGENT
Ileana trained at the New York Film Academy, going onto work as a film editor for SKY. She assisted at a number of other agencies in the UK, before becoming her own agent at Middleweek Newton.
Sophie Holt
HEAD OF EDUCATION (MN)
Sophie graduated from Chichester University gaining a BA, then went onto receiving a Masters at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Her teaching spans over a decade & she plays a lead role in all things education.
