A.R.K. opened in May 2009, having been in the pipeline for several years, but we are now ready to take the showbiz world by storm!

It was co–founded by Gemma Nichole A.I.D.T.A & Lorraine O’Leary A.I.S.T.D after establishing a successful working partnership in the entertainment industry.

We pride ourselves on being able to fulfil the needs of every casting director.


Meet the Team

Lorraine O’Leary trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and graduated in 1993.

Gemma Nichole trained at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama and graduated in 2004.

Since graduating they have worked extensively in all aspects of TV, Theatre & Radio on both sides of the camera/curtain/airwaves!

Previous credits include:-

• Go & Play Up Your Own End (Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Repertory Theatre & Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham)

• Go & Play Further Up Your Own End (Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham & Solihull Arts Complex)

• Over 25 Pantomimes at venues including Wolverhampton Grand, Birmingham Hippodrome, the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, Solihull Arts Complex.

• Resident dancer on Funky Bunker, ITV

This is just a small selection of our professional experience. For more information check out our CVs.