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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 […]
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 […]
An inspiring day of creativity, connection and community at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference 2025 was an inspirational day packed with insightful discussions and expert advice for the performing arts industry. For those who attended and want to revisit the highlights, or for anyone who missed the event, we are thrilled to announce […]
A look at eight iconic LGBTQ+ characters on television and the performers who portrayed them. Drama and queerness have long been intertwined, but it’s only in more recent decades that LGBTQ+ characters have had a chance to shine on the small screen. With television being one of the most accessible forms of media, it can […]
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 […]
