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The cast of Paddington the Musical in front of a taxi

Rose O’Reilly Swinging into Action for ‘Paddington The Musical’

How Rose O’Reilly learned and performed ‘Millicent Clyde’ with four hours’ notice.

musical theatre

Inside the National Theatre Casting Room with Alastair Coomer

Get an insider’s look into how casting works at the industry’s biggest theatre institution

casting directors

musical theatre

My Casting Story: Rob Madge in ‘My Son’s a Queer’

Performer Rob Madge talks to Spotlight about creating their hit show, social media and panto.

edinburgh fringe

actor in front of a camera in an audition

How to Get Auditions Without an Agent

Top casting directors share their best advice for self-represented actors to get noticed

Self-representation

Inside the Casting Room with Shaheen Baig

Shaheen Baig on spotting raw talent, defying typecasting and the unique craft of casting

casting directors

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.