Natasha Raymond
Actor Marc Antolin on playing ‘Leo Bloom’ in ‘The Producers’, how he made the role his own, and transferring to the West End stage. After a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the hit London revival of The Producers is moving to the Garrick Theatre in the West End and taking the cast with […]
Performer Victor Dorobantu shares how he brought the non-verbal character ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’. Since their creation in 1938 as comic characters in The New Yorker, the Addams Family have been adapted into plenty of TV shows and films. However, none of these had connected with viewers as much as Tim Burton’s […]
Discover what personal branding is and what it means for you as a performer. At its core, personal branding is how you show up in the world. It’s about proactively shaping your public image and creating a narrative that aligns with your professional aspirations. Branding is a strategic process that attracts opportunities, enhances career visibility and […]
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 […]
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 […]
We asked our members to recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ films and they didn’t disappoint! Pride month may be coming to an end, but we want to keep the celebration of all things LGBTQ+ going. So we put out a post on our Instagram account asking Spotlight members to recommend their favourite and most iconic LGBTQ+ […]
Learn how to build a creative and collaborative partnership with writers and directors as a performer. Collaboration lies at the heart of every successful stage or screen production. Whether you’re an actor, singer or writer, learning how to work effectively with writers and directors is an essential skill that can elevate not only your performance, […]
Performer Luke Brady on landing his Hercules role, how he takes care of his voice and the differences between stage and screen acting. Luke Brady makes a heroic return to the West End stage in the iconic leading role of ‘Hercules’ in Disney’s latest London-based musical. First he captivated audiences with his powerful performances as […]
Spotlight Prize winner Alyssa reflects on her acting journey and shares insights and advice for drama school graduates. Since winning the Stage Award at the Spotlight Prize 2024 for her performance of Many Moons, Alyssa has quickly become one to watch in the world of theatre. But her journey from an enthusiastic young performer to […]
Senam Akpokavi talks about his acting career since winning the Spotlight Prize in 2024, including landing a regular role in a BBC series and adapting to life after drama school. In 2024, Senam Akpokavi’s excellent performance of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy saw him win the Screen […]