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Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout
What's Filming in the UK and Ireland in August 2025
An exciting lineup of film and television productions currently shooting in the UK and Ireland this summer.  From classic literary adaptations to highly anticipated sequels and original dramas, this summer sees some of the industry’s biggest names and rising stars coming together across renowned studios and iconic locations in the UK and Ireland.  Whether you’re […]
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The Essentials
Young theatre actors listening to advice in their dressing room
Theatre Run Self-Care Tips

How to take care of yourself and stay healthy during the run of a show. A theatre run is a thrilling yet demanding experience. Behind the scenes, it can be a real challenge to maintain your physical health and mental wellbeing. Long hours, emotional intensity and constant physical activity can take a toll if you […]

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musical theatre
theatre
The Industry
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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers

Share your experiences of working in the EU as an actor to demonstrate why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers. For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to […]

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The Spotlight Podcast
Agents and casting directors socialising at the Spotlight Prize 2025
The Secret Life of Agents with Kelly Andrews

Ex-agent Kelly Andrews unlocks the behind-the-scenes world of an agent’s daily working life and shares expert advice to help you build a winning relationship with your own agent. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, business affairs consultant and professional coach Kelly Andrews joins us in the Spotlight studio to shed light on all the […]

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Young Performers
Young actors having fun during a workshop
Spotlight Launches New Partnership with Audition Ready

Spotlight’s partnership with Audition Ready aims to help young performers prepare for stage, screen or college auditions with confidence. We’re passionate about helping young performers build the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the entertainment industry. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our partnership with Audition Ready.  The Audition Ready app offers step-by-step tutorials […]

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The Industry
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What Performers Need to Know About Employment Law Changes

New rights for workers and concerns around tax: how the upcoming changes to employment law will affect performers in the UK. The Labour government is in the process of changing rights for workers in the biggest shake-up of employment law in decades. The government has already introduced legislation to increase the rights of workers in […]

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The Industry
Rachel Zegler being lifted by many hands in 'Evita'
Upcoming West End and Touring Theatre – Summer 2025

Take a look at seven new shows coming to the West End and touring the UK and Ireland in Summer 2025. Theatre is living up to its reputation this season both on the West End and around the country as being one of the most inspiring and vibrant means of entertainment. We have so many […]

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