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Privacy Policy
Spotlight’s Privacy Policy We are Spotlight (a trading name of Talent Systems Europe Limited) (“Spotlight“, “we“, “us” and “our“). We are a company registered in England and Wales with company number 07664065. Our registered office is at 16 Garrick Street, London WC2E 9BA. We provide services to connect performers with casting professionals of roles in…
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Spotlight Terms & Conditions
This Platform and related Services (each as defined below) are provided by “Spotlight”, a trading name of Talent Systems Europe Limited, whose trading address and registered office is 16 Garrick Street, London WC2E 9BA VAT number 200134486. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 07664065 (“Spotlight”, “we”, “us” and “our”). References to you and your…
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Star Wars’ Derek Arnold and Tom Wilton on Puppeteering and Effects
Derek Arnold and Tom Wilton aren’t necessarily faces you might recognise, but they’re behind many of the creatures you see brought to life in the latest Star Wars films. Tom and Derek talked to Spotlight about their unique contribution to a production as puppeteers on stage and screen. I’ve always tried to be very pragmatic…
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Your First Audition at Spotlight
A sneak peek into your first audition at Spotlight! Ever wondered what an audition at Spotlight is like? Before you arrive, here’s a peek into the process and what you can expect when you arrive at 7 Leicester Place for your first audition: If you do have access requirements, or any other queries before you…
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How to Nail Your Drama School Audition
Joe Richardson from the Guildford School of Acting audition panel gives us his insight into nailing your drama school audition… At Spotlight’s recent Open House, Joe Richardson led a session on the kinds of things you’ll need to ace your drama school audition. If you’re thinking about getting some formal training, we have lots of great advice…
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How to Make a Showreel
Find out how to make a slick showreel to catch a casting director’s eye! If you’re not sure where to begin with putting together your showreel, or have some footage but don’t know how to edit it, then this video is for you. You’ll learn how to acquire the footage from productions you’ve been in (without…
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The Spotlight Prize 2018 Finalists Announced
Nominees Revealed for the 2018 Spotlight Showcase Drama school graduates from across the UK and Ireland have been selected to perform in front of an exclusive industry panel in July at the Spotlight Showcase 2018. The finalists will be launching their career to an audience of influential industry professionals on 17th July at 8 Northumberland Avenue, with a live…
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How to Get Gigs: Tips for Aspiring Comedians
Maureen Younger offers her advice for budding comedians on how to secure gigs and get your start on the comedy scene In the old days, you’d buy a copy of Time Out, scan the Comedy pages, and ring up those listings looking for ‘interested acts’ to give them a call. Now, of course, it’s all…
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Carrie Hope Fletcher on Crafting a Cross-Platform Career
Carrie Hope Fletcher on using YouTube to help forge a career in musical theatre, and working beyond your casting type It’s a horrible truth in the life of an actor that you never know what’s next. I might do my next job and then not work again for another four years. That’s just how it works. But…
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An Actor’s Guide To Producing Your Own Audio Play
Katie Redford demystifies the process of creating your own stories via the medium of audio! Voices, sound effects and your imagination can take you anywhere. For instance, I’ve just written a play about a kitchen appliance – just a normal guy in a normal world. Apart from the fact that he’s a whisk. #andwhat Katie…