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Georgia Christou on Writing for Theatre

Georgia Christou talks to Spotlight about writing for theatre, including how she deals with reviews, what her writing process looks like, and more! I didn’t start writing thinking I was going to make a job out of it… Georgia Christou Georgia Christou tells us all about her journey into writing for theatre, including the misconceptions […]

Young Performers
A Parent Answers Your Young Performer Questions

Practical advice from a parent of a young performer. Wondering about a parent’s point of view of having a performing child? Siobhan Read answers the common questions we hear from parents, who want more information about preparing their child for the industry. How did your child start getting interested in the performing industry? Firstly through […]

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The Industry
Richard E. Grant on Being an Actor

Oscar nominated actor Richard E. Grant talks to Spotlight about his career as a performer Oscar nominated actor Richard E. Grant talks to Spotlight about how he has navigated the highs and lows of acting, the importance of his relationship with casting directors, and his advice to everyone who embarks on acting as a career…  […]

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Finding Your Other Calling: Achieving Balance in Acting

Lauren McCrostie talks about finding balance and a source of excitement, income and stability, outside acting. People working within this profession are often strangely acclimatised to its variant and demanding nature. We are used to, and acceptant of daily ghosting and rejection, financial instability, uncertainty over our career trajectory and ultimate powerlessness over our calendars. […]

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The Industry
Russell Tovey on Being an Actor

Russell Tovey on achieving balance, dealing with nerves and why acting is his passion… Actor Russell Tovey talks to Spotlight about how he finds balance in an unpredictable industry, how he deals with auditions, the stories he enjoys telling, his hobbies outside acting, and where his drive comes from.  You can’t just live scripts. You have […]

The Industry
Getting into Musical Theatre with Paul Taylor-Mills

Paul Taylor-Mills talks to Spotlight about his connection with Andrew Lloyd Webber, his time at the Other Palace and setting up the MT Fest… Spotlight spoke with producer, former Artistic Director of The Other Palace, Paul Taylor-Mills about working in the world of musicals. Paul gives us his insights into getting more involved in the community, […]

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Spotlight
The Casting Director Guild Awards: The Winners Announced!

Casting directors behind Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, Bodyguard, Hamilton and Cadbury Advert honoured at the inaugural CDG Casting Awards The UK’s top Casting Directors were honoured tonight, Tuesday 12 February 2019, at the inaugural CDG Casting Awards presented in partnership with Spotlight. Taking place at Ham Yard Hotel London, the event was hosted by Russell Tovey, with […]

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The Essentials
How to Start Directing

Interested in directing? Here are some of the best on how you should get started… How to Start Directing with Hugo Blick (Black Earth Rising), Bruce Goodison (Murdered By My Father), Josie Rourke (Mary, Queen of Scots), Emma Rice of Wise Children, and many others…  Take a look for all the insider knowledge you need […]

The Spotlight Podcast
Collaboration and Authenticity in Theatre-making with the PappyShow

Making theatre work that is inclusive, exciting and fun with the PappyShow. This episode features Kane Husbands, Sam Hardie, Eddie-Joe Robinson, Ursula Mohan, and Aaron Gordon AKA The PappyShow. They create ensemble-led devised theatre work and perform, create and share roles across their three shows, BOYS, GIRLS and CARE. They talk to us about their […]

The Spotlight Podcast
Cultivating Your Creative Passion

Casting director and producer Esta Charkham talks to us about how her passion has driven her long and happy career When you come into this business, you have to come in because you love it, not because you want to be rich and famous. Esta Charkham In this episode of The Spotlight podcast, we talk […]