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Spotlight’s Ellie Samuels and Mel Brown share expert advice on how young performers can find and approach the right acting agent. How do young performers go about finding an agent? In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss what an agent can help with, how that relationship works, what you should do to start […]
Playwright and Game of Thrones actor Luke Barnes talks to Spotlight about finding your voice as a writer… Playwright and Game of Thrones actor Luke Barnes tells us about finding your voice as a writer. He covers how he deals with writer’s block, his process and how you can succeed in creating your own work! […]
Mark Thomas talks to Spotlight about his latest show Check Up: Our NHS at 70, and how to succeed as a performer in this tough industry… The ethos that you can get up and create your own work, your own material, is really important. I think that’s a really positive [influence] that stand up can […]
Penelope Granycome reflects on what you can do to overcome the voice of self-judgement.
What does ‘accessibility’ mean for theatre-making today? James Grieve and Charlotte Walton talk to us about how Paines Plough integrate accessibility into their production ethos and the Roundabout venue. Scottish theatre-maker Robert Softley Gale of Birds of Paradise talks to us about what accessibility really means, and how access can be integrated into a script. […]
Vinay Patel, writer for stage and screen, talks to Spotlight about the differences between each medium and why actors make for great writers… I think actors are the best writers because they’re trained with looping emotional arcs… there is that natural instinct of creating narrative. Vinay Patel BAFTA nominated writer Vinay Patel shares his insights […]
A long and successful career as a performer requires a few key ingredients… Here’s some key advice from the industry, including Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings and Josette Simon Wondering how to achieve longevity in your career? Our latest video explores the things you need to have a long and successful career as a performer. Always keep […]
Expert tips on how to set up, light and film self-tapes on your phone.
Gareth Nicholls (Associate Director of Traverse) talked to Spotlight all about his road to becoming a theatre director, tackling tough contemporary issues and what he looks for in new writing… [Collaboration is] trusting that the actors you have are absolutely the best actors for the job and that they are experts in their craft, just as much […]
Take a listen to our discussion about innovative theatre-making – including site-specific, immersive and technology-driven work – with Dante or Die. Their production is User Not Found, and deals with the question of our online legacy – a very pertinent topic right now. We also discuss: 27 minute listen or the full transcript can be […]