Natasha Raymond

162 articles
The Industry
Golden Globes 2024: The Full Winners List

‘Oppenheimer’ dominates the 81st annual awards with ‘Succession’ and ‘Poor Things’ among other winners The 2024 awards season is officially underway after the Golden Globes were held on Sunday 7 January in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton. Oppenheimer picked up a total of five awards, winning the main prize of ‘Best Motion Picture’, with […]

awards
film
news
The Essentials
How to Deal with Nerves

Advice from performers on how to overcome your nerves when acting on stage or during an audition. Being nervous is a part of every performer’s life. Whether it’s in our new studios waiting for your audition, on stage, or the moment before a director yells, “Action!” we’ve all experienced it – from award-winning, experienced actors […]

auditions
interview
mental health
The Industry
Karl Queensborough as Alexander Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre
My Casting Story: Karl Queensborough in ‘Hamilton’ on the West End

Karl Queensborough talks about playing the lead in ‘Hamilton’ and shares advice for aspiring West End actors.

auditions
casting news
interview
Getting Work
A group of participants listening at a Spotlight Open House workshop
8 Tips to Prepare You for an Audition

Top tips from casting director Kate Rhodes James on how to prepare for an audition. Kate Rhodes James has had a long and varied career as a casting director. Her past projects include House of Gucci, Catherine the Great, A Discovery of Witches, The Good Karma Hospital, Line of Duty, Sherlock, and many more. Most […]

auditions
casting directors
starting out
The Industry
How to Get Started in Puppetry

Top tips for actors wanting to get started in puppetry and what happens in a casting.

auditions
interview
puppetry
The Essentials
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Sean McGinley’s Tips for Learning Scripts

Advice from the ‘Braveheart’ actor on how to start your acting career and learn a script Donegal-born actor Sean McGinley has had a career that spans decades and roles in countless well-known productions, including Braveheart, Gangs of New York, Shetland, The Alienist, and, most recently, the independent film Wait for Me. We had the chance […]

interview
ireland
soft skills
The Industry
BAFTA Scotland Awards 2023: The Full Winners List

‘Aftersun’, ‘Mayflies’ and Lauren Lyle win multiple awards at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2023 On Sunday 19 November 2023, the winners of the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2023 were announced during a ceremony in Glasgow. Hosted by presenter Edith Bowman, the awards celebrated the very best in film and TV talent from the past year, with […]

awards
bafta
BAFTAs
The Essentials
Actors and casting directors talking at the Spotlight Prize 2023
Working with Casting Directors

The role of a casting director and why actors need to build relationships with them.

casting directors
interview
networking
The panel on stage at the Spotlight industry forum 2023 in London
Industry Forum Highlights – London 2023

Channel 4 Present: Mirror on the Industry Hosted by Mel Brown (Customer Success Manager, Spotlight), Presenters: Samantha Cannons & Sophia Field (Research Managers, Channel 4), Panellists: Selma Nicholls CDA (Look Like Me Casting), Sue Moore (Zebedee Management) & Marcus Rider (Chair of RADA, CEO of Film & TV Charity) Watch the recording of Channel 4 […]

The Industry
Cedric Neal being interviewed at the Black British Theatre Awards 2023
The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023

Actors Jazz Lintott, Toyin Ayedun-Alase and Kyrelle Lammy win multiple awards at the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 On Sunday 29 October 2023, the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 took place at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre in Southbank, London. This is the fifth awards ceremony since the Black British Theatre Awards was established to […]

awards
diversity/inclusivity
musical theatre