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What Performers Need to Know About Employment Law Changes
New rights for workers and concerns around tax: how the upcoming changes to employment law will affect performers in the UK. The Labour government is in the process of changing rights for workers in the biggest shake-up of employment law in decades. The government has already introduced legislation to increase the rights of workers in […]
finances/legal
self-employed
The Industry
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Upcoming West End and Touring Theatre – Summer 2025

Take a look at seven new shows coming to the West End and touring the UK and Ireland in Summer 2025. Theatre is living up to its reputation this season both on the West End and around the country as being one of the most inspiring and vibrant means of entertainment. We have so many […]

casting news
musical theatre
theatre
The Spotlight Podcast
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Matt Hood on Spotlight: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know

Spotlight’s Managing Director, Matt Hood, answers your questions about Spotlight and the wider creative industry.  In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, Spotlight’s Managing Director Matt Hood answers your questions about Spotlight and more. From making the most of your Spotlight profile and new platform features to membership costs, the Equity case, auditions and advice […]

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Spotlight
The Spotlight Prize 2025 Winners Revealed

Congratulations to Scot Greenan and Polly Graves who have won The Spotlight Prize 2025. We’re delighted to announce that Scot Greenan of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has won the Stage Award and Polly Graves of University of Central Lancashire has won the Screen Award at The Spotlight Prize 2025.   Our expert panel of judges […]

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The Industry
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How to Attend the BFI London Film Festival

What to expect at the BFI Film Festival in London, including BFI Film Festival premieres, film industry networking opportunities and how to get tickets. Every year, the British Film Institute hosts the London Film Festival (LFF), giving productions a platform to showcase extraordinary talents from all over the globe and allowing film fans the chance […]

charlie gardiner
festivals
film
The Industry
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Top LGBTQ+ Films Recommended by Spotlight Members

We asked our members to recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ films and they didn’t disappoint! Pride month may be coming to an end, but we want to keep the celebration of all things LGBTQ+ going. So we put out a post on our Instagram account asking Spotlight members to recommend their favourite and most iconic LGBTQ+ […]

diversity/inclusivity
film
The Industry
Joe Locke and Kit Connor as 'Charlie' and 'Nick' in 'Heartstopper (Season 3)'
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in July 2025

Join us as we look at some of the exciting new projects currently in production around the UK and Ireland, including ‘Heartstopper’ and ‘Rings of Power’ (Season 3). Summer 2025 is in full swing, and so is the film and television industry. From the new season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power […]

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