Category: News & Advice
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EFT Tapping: What It Is and How It Can Help Reduce Performance Anxiety
Emotional Freedom Technique, the 30-second anxiety-reducing wellness therapy Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande used at the ‘Wicked’ premiere and how to use it on yourself. With countless interviews, green carpets, awards ceremonies and the global roaring success of Wicked, it’s no wonder Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been looking for ways to regulate their…
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What Agents and Casting Directors Look for in New Performers
Industry professionals explain the things they look out for in up-and-coming actors, from special qualities to new and unique takes on well-known characters. The acting world can be extremely competitive, so understanding exactly what agents and casting directors are looking for in new talent is key to standing out from the crowd and getting yourself…
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Nominations Announced for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025
Conclave, Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist lead nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025, with Anora, Wicked, Dune: Part Two, A Complete Unknown and Kneecap among other nominees. The EE BAFTA Film Awards nominees have been announced at a ceremony presented by Spotlight members Will Sharpe and Mia McKenna-Bruce (who won last year’s BAFTA…
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New West End and Touring Stage Shows Coming in 2025
Eight new stage productions that are touring the UK and coming to the West End you won’t want to miss this year. As we welcome in a brand new year, we can’t help but look back on 2024 and celebrate the productions that wowed audiences on London’s West End and up and down the UK.…
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The Spotlight Podcast: AI and Performer Rights
Solicitor Tony Morris joins us in the Spotlight studio to talk about artificial intelligence and what performers should know about copyright law and contracts when it comes to protecting their identity and work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing at an incredibly fast pace and is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. Whilst AI offers…
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‘Wicked’ and ‘Shōgun’ Lead 2025 SAG Awards Nominations
‘Wicked’ is up for five awards in the Screen Actors Guild Awards, with nominations also going to ‘A Complete Unknown’, ‘Anora’, ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘The Bear’, ‘The Diplomat’ and ‘The Penguin’. The nominees for the 31st Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards have now been revealed, with some of 2024’s biggest and most successful films and TV…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Winter 2025
We look at some of the exciting new films and TV shows filming in the UK and Ireland over the next few months. Last year was a huge year for film and television with some record-breaking films in the cinema. We saw comic book heroes Deadpool & Wolverine smashing the summer box office and musical…
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Full List of Golden Globes Winners 2025
Emilia Pérez and Shōgun win big with four awards while The Brutalist, Hacks and Baby Reindeer among other winners at the Golden Globes 2025. The winners of the 82nd Golden Globes have been announced at a ceremony in The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, hosted by comedian and actress Nikki Glaser. In the Film category, musical…
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5 Top Tips for Getting Auditions
Advice from casting directors and other industry professionals on how to get more acting auditions. Auditions are an unavoidable step on the road to success in the entertainment industry, with the potential to provide you with valuable new connections and launch your career as an actor. However, they can also leave you feeling frustrated and…
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Spotlight’s 2024 Round-up
A recap of all the top content pieces and highlights from 2024 that you won’t want to have missed. The curtain is falling on 2024, but our highlights of the year deserve a final standing ovation before 2025 arrives. We’re sure (and hope) that you were absolutely inundated with auditions and acting opportunities, so had…