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The Essentials
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6 Tips for Working with Writers and Directors

Learn how to build a creative and collaborative partnership with writers and directors as a performer. Collaboration lies at the heart of every successful stage or screen production. Whether you’re an actor, singer or writer, learning how to work effectively with writers and directors is an essential skill that can elevate not only your performance, […]

directors
interview
making work
The Essentials
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Theatre Recommendations From Theatre Professionals

The winners and nominees of the Off-West End Awards 2025 share the best shows they’ve seen at the theatre this year. Thanks to all the talented performers in the UK and Ireland, there’s never a shortage of brilliant stage productions to see and enjoy. From theatre to musical theatre, on stages in the West End, […]

interview
musical theatre
theatre
The Industry
The Shooting Star nominees from 2025 on the red carpet at Berlinale
Meet 2025’s European Shooting Stars

We speak to the winner of the European Shooting Star Award 2025 and the actors honoured at this year’s Berlinale festival. Every year at the Berlinale, the European Film Promotion (EFP) hosts the Shooting Stars event to showcase the talents of 10 exceptional European acting newcomers. Selected from qualifying countries in the EU, each actor […]

awards
europe
film
The Industry
Jeevan Braich as 'Rusty' and Kayna Montecillo as 'Pearl' in 'Starlight Express' looking at each other lovingly
My Casting Story: Jeevan Braich in ‘Starlight Express’

It’s full steam ahead with Jeevan Braich as he shares his insights on playing ‘Rusty’ in ‘Starlight Express’ and his win at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025. After over 20 years, Starlight Express is back in London. This revival features new songs, award-winning costumes, and a specially designed auditorium in Wembley. It also has a fresh […]

interview
musical theatre
networking
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 […]

agents
casting directors
drama school
The Industry
Coralie Fargeat, Lana Veenker, Marina Wijn and Marta Balaga at the Spotlight and Filmmakers Europe panel for 'The Substance' at Berlinale 2025
Exploring the Filmmaking Process and Casting of ‘The Substance’

Watch an exclusive panel with filmmaker Coralie Fargeat and casting directors Lana Veenker and Marina Wijn about the artistic collaboration between filmmakers, actors and casting directors. At this year’s Berlinale, in partnership with Filmmakers Europe, we hosted a special private screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Substance, followed by an exclusive panel for Spotlight members.  […]

awards
directors
diversity/inclusivity