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Step inside rehearsals and discover how the 2026 Spotlight Prize finalists prepared for their showcase Each year, the Spotlight Prize brings together some of the most exciting emerging actors from drama schools across the UK and Ireland. Designed to celebrate graduating performers, the event offers a unique platform to showcase skills gleaned during training and […]
From West End transfers to UK and Ireland tours, explore our curated guide to summer theatre
We explore why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers when working in the EU post-Brexit. Updated: 16 July 2026 For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to country, […]
Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.
An actor’s guide to what’s currently filming across the UK and Ireland with locations, crew and production info.
Go behind the scenes to see the filming days for the Screen Prize at Spotlight Studios.