Category: News & Advice
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Returning to Acting After a Setback
Ben Mars discusses the accident that led to a setback in his acting career, how he overcame it, and what the experience taught him. In November 2019, I was severely injured in the most mundane circumstances. It happened on a Dartmoor walk on a cold, sunny Sunday at around 10.15am. I know that was the…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Drag as an Art Form
This month we’re talking to Kevin Grogan, the triple threat performer behind the Drag Queen persona, Veronica Green, who you might know from Season’s 2 and 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Kevin talks about his experiences of performing drag and offers some wisdom for those considering giving it a go. We also talk about…
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Making UK Theatre Your Home
Canadian-born performer Lindsey Huebner shares advice for any foreign-born actors who want to get into the UK theatre scene. No one is saying that the UK theatre industry is an easy place for anyone to make a decent living, but what if you have the added challenge of being an actor who comes from away?…
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Self-Taping Tips for Young Performers
Essential guidance for parents and young performers to master the technical and practical art of self-taping. This guide simplifies the self-tape process for families, helping young performers balance school and auditions with ease. You’ll discover how to capture clear sound and lighting, why landscape filming is non-negotiable, and the best ways to name and send…
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10 Quick Fixes for Your Credit Section
10 quick and easy things you can do to make your credits more searchable and appealing to casting professionals. You may not realise, but all the information you enter in your credits section on Spotlight is searchable. Casting professionals can choose to search by role, production, production company, director and year, so it’s important to…
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Self-Motivating Through Difficult Times with Ricardo P. Lloyd
Actor and one of The Voice 2020’s ‘ones to watch’ Ricardo P. Lloyd speaks to us about his acting journey, tips for self-motivation, and overcoming setbacks. ‘If you have a camera, and you have people around you, it shouldn’t stop you from creating. Some of the best art was done in crisis.’ Ricardo P. Lloyd…
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Making and Performing Comedic Work with Dave Hearn from Mischief Theatre
In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we speak to Dave Hearn, actor and co-founder of Olivier Award winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. We discuss Dave’s journey with Mischief Theatre, from the early days of performing in rooms above pubs, right through to the West End transfers and TV commissions that followed. 54 minute listen…
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Finding Yourself in The Industry
Jamie Robson discusses how his Scottish, working-class roots and self-taught start in the industry influenced his acting journey so far. Mentors such as Mark Cousins and Isabel Davis helped me appreciate that my challenging and difficult background was an asset. I stopped hiding the fact that I didn’t go to drama school. I used to…
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Using Social Media as an Actor
Actor Glenn Adamson asks if being present on social media is necessary as an actor and if so, how involved should you be? There’s a part of me that can’t distinguish where the line is drawn between self-promotion and narcissism. I recoil at the thought of being seen as that ‘selfish’ actor I was so…
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6 Things I Learnt as a British Actor Working in New York
Young British actor Jake Rose has spent the last five years living and working in New York. Here are his tips for anyone who is thinking about making a move Stateside in the future. It’s ultimately about learning to adapt to your new surroundings, persevering and doing everything you can to give yourself a better…