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What Parenthood Taught Me About Rejection and Ambition

Can parenthood actually make you a better actor? Raychel Addo shares how her creativity evolved.

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The Essentials

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Finding and Signing an Agent

How to find an agent that’s right for you, and what to consider along the way

Behind the Scenes at the 2026 Spotlight Prize Showcase

Step inside rehearsals and discover how the 2026 Spotlight Prize finalists prepared for their showcase.

Young Performers

A Parent’s Guide to Professional Child Pantomime Castings

Navigate panto season with confidence using our guide for young performers.

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What’s On Stage This Summer

From West End transfers to UK and Ireland tours, explore our curated guide to summer theatre

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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers

We explore why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers when working in the EU post-Brexit. Updated: 16 July 2026 For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to country, […]

Spotlight Prize 2026 Winners Revealed

Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.

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