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The Industry
Miriam Margolyes and Alistair Nwachukwu in A Friend of Dorothy
Alistair Nwachukwu: From Man of the Match to A Friend of Dorothy

From professional football to the Oscars, Alistair Nwachukwu discusses his remarkable journey. Alistair Nwachukwu’s path to the stage wasn’t exactly linear. Five years ago, he was a professional footballer for Millwall. Today, he’s a LAMDA graduate leading a major Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) musical and starring in an Oscar-nominated short film. After a devastating injury […]

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The Industry
Alyssa Thabisile Sibanda giving a speech after winning the Spotlight Prize showcase
Alyssa Thabisile Sibanda: A Year of Growth and Gratitude

Spotlight Prize winner Alyssa reflects on her acting journey and shares insights and advice for drama school graduates. Since winning the Stage Award at the Spotlight Prize 2024 for her performance of Many Moons, Alyssa has quickly become one to watch in the world of theatre. But her journey from an enthusiastic young performer to […]

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graduates
interview
The Industry
Senam Akpokavi giving a speech at the Spotlight Prize 2024 after winning the Screen Award.
Senam Akpokavi: Navigating Post-Drama School Success

Senam Akpokavi talks about his acting career since winning the Spotlight Prize in 2024, including landing a regular role in a BBC series and adapting to life after drama school. In 2024, Senam Akpokavi’s excellent performance of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy saw him win the Screen […]

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graduates
interview
Training
Owen Cooper as 'Jamie' in Adolescence
Shaping Young Stars with The Drama MOB

Esther Morgan, the founder of The Drama MOB, explains the necessity of grassroots training, her school and coaching Emmy Award-winning ‘Adolescence’ star Owen Cooper. Based in Manchester, The Drama MOB is one of the North West’s leading drama schools and casting agencies. Founded by Esther Morgan and Tina O’Brien, The Drama MOB offers high-quality training […]

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Getting Work
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How Casting Directors and Agents Use Spotlight

From searching for performers to making connections, industry professionals shed some light on how they use Spotlight. If you’re a performer, you’re probably aware of how Spotlight can be used to promote your acting career. Your Spotlight profile is the perfect place to display all the useful information that will make casting directors want to […]

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casting directors
drama school
The Essentials
Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens as 'Ilene Andrews' and 'Trapper' in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' standing on a sandy beach in filming location Australia
How to Start Your Acting Career in Australia

How to become an actor in Australia, find auditions and acting jobs, and how UK performers can apply to live in Australia. If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the spotlight Down Under, you’re in for a treat. Australia’s artistic landscape is as diverse as its geographical landscape. With renowned drama schools, thriving theatre scenes […]

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auditions
drama school