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Love Monster

This new animation series screens on CBeebies from 27th January, with episodes written by Emma Boucher, Jo Clegg, Sophie Dutton, Shannon George, Lucy Heavens and Kristina Yee.

Flatmates

Jess Kedward & Kirsty Peart wrote two episodes for this new YA comedy drama series. Catch their episode ‘Unstoppable’ on BBC iPlayer here.

Ollie

Follow Ollie and his friends on the new series screening on RTEjr. Shannon George was story editor and Kristina Yee was one of the main writers on the show.

Kidscreen Awards

The nominations for Kidscreen are out, and Claude (Head Writer Sara Daddy) and Yakka Dee! (created and written by Katie Simmons) are both nominated, as are Hey Duggee and Molly & Mack, for which some of KPA’s clients have written episodes.

The Incredible Tale of Robot Boy

Written by Jimmy Osborne, this family sci-fi play is staged at Schauspielhaus Bochum, Germany, 16th November 2019 to 31st January 2020, in a co-production with Theatre Rites. Read more here.

Critters TV

Turnip & Duck‘s Critters TV will air from 28th October from 6.10pm on RTEjr.

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Anarchic, leftfield comedy episode and lead writer for bridge and 6+ animation

Messy Goes to Okido Series 1 & 2

Adorable and witty preschool and bridge comedy, excellent at STEAM subjects

My Petsaurus (developed and lead writer), P. King Duckling, Go Jetters, Messy Goes to Okido

Action comedy with heart and brain

Coconut the Little Dragon, Rusty Knight, Skatoony

High-end, genre-twist, strong on diversity, teen and family, drama producer and writer

Eve (co-creator), Dumping Ground (writer)

Queen of quirky, warm, character-based bridge animation, as developer, lead and episode writer

Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, Lilybuds

Cracking comedy with strong story bones for live action and animated series and feature films

Two by Two, Drop Dead Weird

Show Developer and Head Writer known for her excellence in story, characterisation and humour, Sara works across a variety of ages and genres

Puffin Rock (head writer), Claude (head writer), Clangers

Expertly engaging preschool educational writer, researcher and developer

Rhyme Time Town, Messy Goes to Okido (developed)

Writer focusing on quirky and sweet action/comedy for preschool and bridge - also a prolific Storyboard Artist and Animator

PJ Masks, Octonauts, The Tom & Jerry Show

Shiny new talent, warmly witty and fresh, preschool and 6+ writer

Luo Bao Bei, Hey Duggee, Go Jetters

Highly original, character-driven and energetic stories from this very experienced Irish writer

Bottersnikes & Gumbles, Mystery Museum, Roy, Mia & Me

Children’s drama writer, period drama, contemporary drama, teen and dystopian drama

Hetty Feather

US born and trained, Europe-based showrunner, story editor and developer and smartly engaging episode writer

Powerbirds, Kody Kapow, The Stinky & Dirty Show

Brilliantly creative stories with lots of fun and heart. Developing original series and also a writer for hire. US rep Gotham Group.

Space Chickens in Space, Deer Squad, Love Monster

Zombies, monsters, multipocalypse required, with heart as well as laughs and story? Call 0800 Mike Heneghan, comedy writer, with a background in comics

Space Chickens in Space

Experienced developer and head writer, classic comedy chops atop expert storytelling

Dorg Von Dango, Two by Two (feature), Mystery Museum

Writing team with experience in animated feature films, series and live action comedy and drama

Two by Two

Drama and comedy specialist, with script doctor/re-write experience on shows in production, experienced episode writer, keen to develop new series

4 O’Clock Club, So Awkward, Class Dismissed, Hunter Street

Live action kids’ writers: mysteries, monsters and real jeopardy balanced by moving and funny family & friendship ensemble writing

Original live action series in development, one with Nickelodeon and one with CBBC

New Scottish live action writer, background in theatre and youth work informs rich and serious yet engaging and grounded work

Molly & Mack, Swashbuckle, theatre commissions with Unicorn Theatre

Expert preschool developer and head writer, friendship and problem-solving at the heart of his storytelling

Little Luke & Lucy (head writer), Tee & Mo, Superbuilders

LA and London-based Writers and Content Creators, strong on action and comedy with a passion for creating inspiring role models for girls. 'Smart with heart', so they've been told... And they love a bit of drama too.

Flatmates, 101 Dalmatian St.

An award-winning comedy drama writer, James brings strong verbal and non-verbal comedy to his animation writing

Space Chickens in Space, Oddbods, Dorg Van Dango

Warmly funny live action comedy and drama writer with a background in sketch, satire and radio drama

Horrible Histories, Hank Zipzer, Furchester Hotel

Very experienced, brilliant at making stories work so in demand as a feature script doctor and story creator

Oddbods, Simsalagrimm, Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies!

Partnership of husband and wife team with deep educational expertise for young preschool shows

Boj, Alphablocks

Crazy funny comedy animation with a bit of grit. Has a digital and games development background

Messy Goes to Okido Series 1 & 2 (lead writer)

Flexible writer and editor who brings strong sense of quirky and eager character comedy to her work across online and broadcast storytelling

Dr Panda (series and online shorts), Superbuilders, The Hive (writer and editor)

Brilliant series creator and developer across major properties and now with her own company King Banana. Main focus younger preschool to bridge, with light educational touch.

Yakka Dee (co-creator), Andy’s Dinosaur/Prehistoric Adventures, Go Jetters (development)

Broad range and experience, sweet spot bridge to 6+ boy skewing action comedy and adventure. Developing and producing features and television.

PJ Masks, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Hey Duggee

Writing/directing team developing and producing their own kids live action features and series

Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?, Future TX

Writer/producers with a fine, freewheelin’ anarchic comedy voice, great on both sketches and longer form. Currently producing their second original series, CRITTERS.TV.

Critters.TV, Brain Freeze

New writer and puppeteer, crazy, funny, anarchic and wildly inventive voice. Name means Heart Love Princess Warrior...

Stikbot, Frankie's Valley

US-born, Dublin-based writer with a really fresh and funny voice, sweet spot 6+ comedy with a lot of energy and heart.

Space Chickens in Space, Love Monster, Sir Mouse, Kiva Can Do

We also keep a list of script editors, development executives, directors and production talent with experience in working on projects for kids. For more information and to discuss your requirements, please contact: info@kitsonpress.co.uk

about

Kitson Press is a creative talent agency representing writers, directors, producers and technicians working in Television, Film, Theatre and Radio.

We have built up a particularly strong roster of kids writers, right across pre-school to teens, animation and live action, representing clients who love creating great content for children, both in the UK and internationally.

To look at our current client list please go to the Clients page.

To find out how to become a client of Kitson Press please go to the Submissions Page.

Kitson Press Associates is run by Jean Kitson and Julie Press along with our assistant Emilie Loldrup Hansen.

This is our Kitson Press Children's page, for our main site, please click here.

submissions

Kitson Press is keen to hear from creatives who enjoy working in children's media and are interested in representation.

Writers: If you are interested in being considered for representation please send a CV and a full length sample of your writing work to submissions@kitsonpress.co.uk

contact

32 Tavistock Street
Covent Garden
London WC2E 7PB

0203 848 1400

info@kitsonpress.co.uk