Category: News & Advice

  • Behind the Scenes of ‘Saw X’ with Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews

    Behind the Scenes of ‘Saw X’ with Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews

    Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews on working on ‘Saw X’, getting into cinematography, and how lighting and colours enhance the horror of film scenes Nicholas Matthews is a highly skilled cinematographer based in Los Angeles, with an impressive portfolio under his belt. He has lent his artistic vision to a number of films and music videos, and…

  • The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023

    The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023

    Actors Jazz Lintott, Toyin Ayedun-Alase and Kyrelle Lammy win multiple awards at the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 On Sunday 29 October 2023, the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 took place at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre in Southbank, London. This is the fifth awards ceremony since the Black British Theatre Awards was established to…

  • Spotlight Launches New Performers App

    Spotlight Launches New Performers App

    Applying for roles has never been easier with members now able to submit themselves from their phone Published: 27 October 2023 You might have noticed we’ve been making some changes recently at Spotlight. As part of this, we’re delighted to announce the launch of something very exciting for our members: the brand new Spotlight Performers…

  • Performing Musical Theatre with Matt Henry

    Performing Musical Theatre with Matt Henry

    ‘Kinky Boots’ star Matt Henry, MBE, on his journey to the West End stage and what skills you need to succeed in musical theatre Matt Henry is an award-winning actor and singer, best known for playing ‘Lola’ in the West End musical Kinky Boots. He won both a WhatsOnStage and Olivier Award for ‘Best Actor…

  • Casting Director Destiny Lilly on Her Emmy Nomination for ‘Only Murders in the Building’

    Casting Director Destiny Lilly on Her Emmy Nomination for ‘Only Murders in the Building’

    Casting Director Destiny Lilly shares her experience of being nominated for an Emmy for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and tips on how to get work as an actor in the USA Destiny Lilly is a US casting director and President of the Casting Society (CSA). Her career has spanned theatre, film, television and one…

  • Why Sleep is Important for Actors

    Why Sleep is Important for Actors

    How sleeping is beneficial for performers, including how much sleep you need, how to nap effectively and five ways to get a better night’s sleep by Ariella Barnett Sleep is essential for physical and mental recovery and maintenance and, as with most things, it’s important to get the balance right. Too much or too little…

  • Spotlight Launches Improved Ethnicity or Heritage Feature

    Spotlight Launches Improved Ethnicity or Heritage Feature

    More information about Spotlight’s new Ethnicity or Heritage tool. Published: 20 October 2023 Spotlight is proud to announce the launch of our brand new Ethnicity or Heritage tool. This new profile feature allows our members to select and add their ethnicity or heritage to their Spotlight profile at a greater depth than ever before.  We…

  • Finding and Signing with an Agent

    Finding and Signing with an Agent

    How to find an agent that’s right for you, and what to consider along the way Finding and signing with an agent can be key to your acting career. Not every performer needs an agent, although if you want to join Spotlight as a young performer member you must be represented by a Spotlight registered…

  • What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2023

    What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2023

    As we fall into Autumn, we look at some of the productions happening in studios and on location around the UK and Ireland  by Charlie Gardiner During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States, productions worldwide closed down in support of the performers and writers on the picket line. However, there are some…

  • Starting Out Successfully as a Drama School Graduate

    Starting Out Successfully as a Drama School Graduate

    Advice from actors, directors and casting directors on how to become a successful actor after drama school. Finishing drama school is an exciting time in an actor’s life. You’ve learned the tricks of the trade, made lots of connections with other actors and are finally ready to start putting your new qualification to the test…