News & Advice
Spotlight now welcomes performers from 6+ months, providing a secure, professional path for industry children. Your child’s journey into the industry is a milestone-filled adventure and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We are thrilled to invite babies and toddlers (from six months old) to join Spotlight, making it easier than […]
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 […]
A young actor and a parent chaperone reveal the unique and often challenging realities of body doubling on a blockbuster film like ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’. Working on a blockbuster film like Jurassic World: Rebirth is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people, especially a young actor. But this is exactly what Amber Joshi got to do […]
Find out how Spotlight and the AYPA are demanding an urgent government review to establish uniform, safer protections for the UK’s child performers. It’s time we properly acknowledged the vital contribution of young performers to the UK’s creative industries. Despite their essential talent, the current regulations leave these performers vulnerable, lacking crucial financial and safeguarding […]
Guidance from the AYPA for parents, agents and professionals to navigate social media responsibly while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of young performers. Social media is on the rise and as a result, you may feel pressure as a parent to create a social media profile for your child to help promote their acting careers. […]
Young performer Maggie Livermore shares her experience performing in ‘Till the Stars Come Down’ at the National Theatre and how she dealt with unexpected events. With press and opening night over, the run of Till the Stars Come Down officially began, and young performer Maggie Livermore loved every moment of it. Maggie played ‘Sarah’ in […]
