Category: The Industry

  • ‘Paddington the Musical’ Wins Big at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026

    ‘Paddington the Musical’ Wins Big at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026

    ‘Paddington the Musical’ leads with nine awards, while ‘Evita’ wins six at the 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards.  The winners of the 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards have been crowned at a ceremony at the London Palladium, celebrating the very best of British theatre as voted for by audiences. As the only major theatre awards decided entirely by the…

  • Olivier Awards 2026 Nominations Announced

    Olivier Awards 2026 Nominations Announced

    ‘Paddington the Musical’ and ‘Into the Woods’ lead the 2026 Olivier Awards nominees list with 11 nominations each. The nominations for the 2026 Olivier Awards have been announced at a ceremony at the London Palladium, ahead of the star-studded 50th-anniversary event at the Royal Albert Hall. The frontrunners for this year’s awards are the Savoy…

  • The Winners of the 2026 Actor Awards

    The Winners of the 2026 Actor Awards

    ‘Sinners’, ‘The Studio’, ‘The Pitt’, Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley win big at the 32nd annual Actor Awards. The winners of the 32nd annual Actor Awards have now been revealed. Previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the awards celebrate the finest film and television performances of the past year, as chosen by…

  • Artios Awards 2026 Winners

    Artios Awards 2026 Winners

    Casting directors including Francine Maisler and Shaheen Baig win Artios Awards for ‘Sinners’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Adolescence’ at this year’s ceremony. The Casting Society’s Artios Awards returned last night, Thursday 26 February, to celebrate the craft and vision of casting directors worldwide. In a testament to the industry’s collaborative spirit, ceremonies held in London, New…

  • What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in March 2026

    What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in March 2026

    From the ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot to ‘MobLand’ (Season 2), discover the hottest films and TV shows currently in production across the UK and Ireland this March. We may only be a couple of months into the year, but we’ve already been gifted with a number of outstanding films and TV shows. From the BBC’s recent…

  • Meet the Duo Redefining Authentic Casting: Lucy Allen and Tom Payne

    Meet the Duo Redefining Authentic Casting: Lucy Allen and Tom Payne

    Casting directors Lucy Allen and Tom Payne discuss authentic representation and their Artios Award win for GAP Workshops. From the council estates of Bristol to the pub-lined streets of the North, Lucy Allen and Tom Payne bring a refreshingly grounded perspective to the world of casting. After honing their craft under the mentorship of Daniel…

  • Winners of the BAFTA Film Awards 2026

    Winners of the BAFTA Film Awards 2026

    ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘I Swear’, Robert Aramayo and Jessie Buckley among big winners of the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The winners of the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming, which took place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.  The frontrunner of the night…

  • Finn Bennett and Peter Claffey from ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

    Finn Bennett and Peter Claffey from ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ stars Peter Claffey and Finn Bennett on their acting journeys and career highlights. With the season finale releasing this Sunday, 22 February, the journey of ‘Ser Duncan the Tall’ and his squire ‘Egg’ is reaching a fever pitch. But before the final credits roll on this first chapter of…

  • Paul Chahidi on the Endurance and Craft of a Three-Decade Career

    Paul Chahidi on the Endurance and Craft of a Three-Decade Career

    ‘The Night Manager’ star Paul Chahidi shares vital insights on career longevity and creative collaboration. In this exclusive interview, we met with the versatile Paul Chahidi to discuss a career that has spanned over thirty years. From his early days at school to his recent role as ‘Basil’ in the second series of BBC hit…

  • Meet the European Shooting Stars 2026

    Meet the European Shooting Stars 2026

    Discover who the 2026 European Shooting Stars are, and how they were honoured at this year’s Berlinale. Berlinale is back, and that means the European Film Promotion (EFP) has once again selected 10 exceptionally talented acting newcomers to be the Shooting Stars. Now in its 29th year, the European Shooting Stars is an important stepping…