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The BIFA 2025 winners have been announced, with ‘Pillion’ winning four awards including Best British Independent Film. The Awards took place on 30 November at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, and were hosted by comedians Lou Sanders and Harriet Kemsley. Pillion emerged as one of the major winners of the night, securing four wins, including […]
The enduring great British pantomime is much more than just festive fun: discover the history, essential characters and the £60 million economic power of panto. For many of us, the annual trip to the panto is a core part of the Christmas season, forming a treasured family memory and often sparking a lifelong passion for […]
Carla Stronge discusses using Spotlight, standing out as a self-represented actor, and casting for ‘Kneecap’ and ‘Game of Thrones’. From the bustling television sets of Northern Ireland to the critically acclaimed film Kneecap, casting director Carla Stronge has carved out an extraordinary career. After starting out as an extras coordinator, she received her first official […]
From Robert Eggers’ latest horror to returning favourites like ‘Slow Horses’, here are the productions currently filming across the UK and Ireland this December. As the festive season fast approaches, production teams up and down the country are adapting to the colder, damper weather and continuing to create exciting new projects for all of us […]
Ready for some festive viewing? Enjoy some of the West End’s biggest shows like ‘Elf the Musical’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Snowman’. The festive season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the theatre! London’s glittering West End has a huge amount of shows on offer […]
Spotlight signs PiPA’s new pledge in support of parents and carers in the performing arts. Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) – a charity aiming to create a sector where carers and parents are valued, supported and empowered to thrive – has now launched their new pledge. Coinciding with their 10th anniversary, the PiPA […]
