Category: News & Advice
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Shaping Young Stars with The Drama MOB
Esther Morgan, the founder of The Drama MOB, explains the necessity of grassroots training, her school and coaching ‘Adolescence’ star Owen Cooper. Based in Manchester, The Drama MOB is one of the North West’s leading drama schools and casting agencies. Founded by Esther Morgan and Tina O’Brien, The Drama MOB offers high-quality training for children…
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Theatre Recommendations From Theatre Professionals
The winners and nominees of the Off-West End Awards 2025 share the best shows they’ve seen at the theatre this year. Thanks to all the talented performers in the UK and Ireland, there’s never a shortage of brilliant stage productions to see and enjoy. From theatre to musical theatre, on stages in the West End,…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in May 2025
We take a look at some of the films and TV shows currently being filmed in the UK and Ireland, including ‘Enola Holmes 3’, ‘Industry Season 4’ and J.J. Abrams’ latest project. From Channel 4’s new six-part original drama through to Lee Cronin’s The Mummy feature film, we look at some of the exciting productions…
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Do Actors Need an Agent?
How an agent will assist you with your acting career, and what you’ll need to do as a performer if you decide to self-represent yourself. The key ambition of your average performer is to get an agent, not because it’s the most respected, established and arguably best way to get work in this industry, but…
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Preventing Burnout
Avoid performer burnout with our expert’s guide on recognising stress signs and when to seek help for your mental health. A question I often get asked is, ‘What actually is burnout?’ Ultimately, burnout is a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion that arises from a person being stuck in a chronic state of stress…
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The Spotlight Prize 2025 Finalists Announced
The 20 drama school graduates who’ll be performing at this year’s Spotlight Prize showcase. Once again, the Spotlight Prize is here to recognise and celebrate the very best drama school talent that the UK and Ireland have to offer. 65 drama schools and universities nominated a student from their graduating class to submit a self-tape…
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How Political Parties Shape Cultural Policy with Stuart Andrew MP
The Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Stuart Andrew, joins us on The Spotlight Podcast to discuss how cultural policies impact performers. The Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrews MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, joins us in the Spotlight studio to discuss how cultural policies impact performers. He…
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The AYPA’s Social Media Guidelines for Young Performers
Guidance from the AYPA for parents, agents and professionals to navigate social media responsibly while prioritising the safety and well-being of young performers. Social media is on the rise and as a result, you may feel pressure as a parent to create a social media profile for your child to help promote their acting careers.…
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Must-See Films for Lesbian Visibility Week
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with our curated list of must-watch films showcasing lesbian and queer women’s lives, relationships, and self-discovery. Lesbian Visibility Week is a week for coming together in sisterhood and letting those not fortunate enough to live as their authentic selves know, “You’re not alone. You have a community, and we are waiting…
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My Casting Story: Ros Watt in ‘Macbeth’ at the Donmar Warehouse
Actor Ros Watt discusses how they approached performing as ‘Malcolm’ in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth alongside David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. Ros Watt is a Scottish trans masculine actor (pronouns they/he), who is best known for their recent performance in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Macbeth, directed by Max Webster. The production starred…