BUDDING actors and actresses in Bath could be among stars being hunted by a television casting company searching for new talent.

Television Casting has embarked on a nationwide search for singers, actors and dancers of all ages to work in Britain, Australia and America.

According to the company's senior casting executive Sarah Foxhall, Australia and America are the fastest-growing foreign markets.

Ms Foxhall said: "We are working on behalf of TV and film production companies internationally, casting for soaps, dramas, light entertainment, music, films and factual programmes."

She said training is offered to prospective starlets by Television Casting.

Auditions will be held in Bath on a date between January 9 and April 27.

Interested applicants can send an A4, stamped, self-addressed envelope for information to: Andrew Barrett, Television Casting, PO Box 5539, Northampton, NN2 6ZU.