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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.

Productions

 
[London, 2026]
Casting Director
 
[West End, 2024]
Casting
 
[West End, 2023]
Casting
 
[West End, 2017]
Casting Director

News


BALLAD LINES Enters Final Weeks at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

The major new folk musical Ballad Lines, produced by Aria Entertainment & KT Producing enters its final three weeks of its run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant running until 21 March 2026.
Video: Dean John-Wilson Performs 'In The Light' From A MIRRORED MONET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

An all new music video has been released from the West End premiere of new musical, A Mirrored Monet, featuring Dean John-Wilson singing 'In The Light' ahead of the show's opening at Charing Cross Theatre on 14 March. 
Photos: A MIRRORED MONET in Rehearsal at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Rehearsal images have been released for new musical A Mirrored Monet which will receive its London premiere at Charing Cross Theatre next month. Check out the photos here!
Jeff Shankley and Dean John-Wilson Will Play Claude Monet in A MIRRORED MONET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

New musical A Mirrored Monet will receive its London premiere at Charing Cross Theatre where it will run from 14 March 2026 until 9 May 2026 with press night on 24 March 2026.
Review: MY FAIR LADY, The Mill At Sonning
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 1, 2025

For their Christmas show this year, The Mill at Sonning is putting on My Fair Lady, the 1956 Broadway musical written by Alan Jay Lerner (Lyrics and Book) and Frederick Loewe (Music). For those unfamiliar with the venue, it is an intimate, 217-seat theatre in the semi-round that operates as a dinner theatre, where audiences have a lovely two-course meal before the performance begins.
Photos: Simbi Akande and More in MY FAIR LADY at The Mill at Sonning
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of My Fair Lady at The Mill at Sonning. The cast features Simbi Akande as Eliza Doolittle, Nadim Naaman as Henry Higgins, and more.
New Scottish Folk Musical BALLAD LINES to Open at Southwark Playhouse Next Year
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 2, 2025

Aria Entertainment & KT Producing have today announced the London premiere of major new folk musical Ballad Lines, which will run for eight weeks at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 January - 21 March 2026.
Full Cast Set For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY The Musical Comedy UK tour which will begin its run at Birmingham Hippodrome in July. Learn more here!
Alexandra Burke Will Star as Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK tour of The Addams Family, including Alexandra Burke, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, and Ricardo Afonso. Learn more here!
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For CRY-BABY at the Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The company and band for Cry-Baby, The Musical played together for the first time at their Sitzprobe this week, as seen in a new video released by Arcola Theatre.
PIPPIN 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To Begin Streaming On BroadwayHD This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

BroadwayHD will exclusively broadcast the world premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert beginning Thursday, March 13.
Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Premiere of CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Arcola Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cry-Baby, The Musical. The 17-strong cast is the largest ensemble for a production in the theatre’s history.
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.

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