Category: News & Advice
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Meet the Casting Director: Carla Stronge on ‘Kneecap’
Carla Stronge discusses using Spotlight, standing out as a self-represented actor, and casting for ‘Kneecap’ and ‘Game of Thrones’. From the bustling television sets of Northern Ireland to the critically acclaimed film Kneecap, casting director Carla Stronge has carved out an extraordinary career. After starting out as an extras coordinator, she received her first official…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in December 2025
From Robert Eggers’ latest horror to returning favourites like ‘Slow Horses’, here are the productions currently filming across the UK and Ireland this December. As the festive season fast approaches, production teams up and down the country are adapting to the colder, damper weather and continuing to create exciting new projects for all of us…
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What’s on the West End Christmas 2025?
Ready for some festive viewing? Enjoy some of the West End’s biggest shows like ‘Elf the Musical’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Snowman’. The festive season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the theatre! London’s glittering West End has a huge amount of shows on offer…
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Watch Highlights from The Spotlight Conference 2025
An inspiring day of creativity, connection and community at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference 2025 was an inspirational day packed with insightful discussions and expert advice for the performing arts industry. For those who attended and want to revisit the highlights, or for anyone who missed the event, we are thrilled to announce…
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8 Iconic LGBTQ+ Roles on Television
A look at eight iconic LGBTQ+ characters on television and the performers who portrayed them. Drama and queerness have long been intertwined, but it’s only in more recent decades that LGBTQ+ characters have had a chance to shine on the small screen. With television being one of the most accessible forms of media, it can…
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Spotlight Signs the PiPA Pledge
Spotlight signs PiPA’s new pledge in support of parents and carers in the performing arts. Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) – a charity aiming to create a sector where carers and parents are valued, supported and empowered to thrive – has now launched their new pledge. Coinciding with their 10th anniversary, the PiPA…
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Dealing with the Unexpected in Live Theatre
When the curtain rises, anything can happen. Discover how professional stage actors handle the unpredictable nature of live theatre. When it comes to live theatre, every performance is a unique event. The audience expects a compelling story, but what happens when the unexpected strikes? How do actors keep the show going when lines are forgotten,…
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Spotlight on Welsh Culture: An Interview with Minister Jack Sargeant
Culture Minister Sargeant on £50M investment, AI’s impact and the crucial work needed to boost diversity in the arts sector. In this insightful episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we sit down with Jack Sargeant, the Welsh Labour Party’s Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, as he pulls back the curtain on the demanding, fast-paced…
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Stars of Tomorrow: Bella Maclean
Bella Maclean shares how she made it in the industry with no connections and the challenge of her favourite roles. Actress Bella Maclean has come a long way since getting her first screen credit in La La Means I Love You. Since graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2020, she has…
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How Actors’ Trust Are Supporting Performers
What Actors’ Trust is and how performers can receive financial and wellbeing support from it. The performing arts industry is known for its creativity and vibrancy, but behind the scenes, many actors and stage managers face challenges like financial difficulty and social isolation. Thankfully, we have charities like Actors’ Trust (formerly known as the Actors’…