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The pull and prestige of appearing in British Theatre is very strong: advice on moving from the US to the UK for work British theatre holds a special spot in theatre actors’ hearts, especially for our fellow English-speakers across the Atlantic Ocean. Even though they have Broadway and their various prestigious regional centres, Americans dream […]
Theatre director Holly Race Roughan gives us her practical tips on directing your own work and what makes for a successful director… [We are] an entire industry founded on coffees. Holly Race Roughan During our most recent Open House, Holly Race Roughan led a fantastic and practical session on directing for theatre. Holly has worked […]
Actor Ros Watt discusses how they approached performing as ‘Malcolm’ in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth alongside David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. Ros Watt is a Scottish trans masculine actor (pronouns they/he), who is best known for their recent performance in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Macbeth, directed by Max Webster. The production starred […]
Fiddler on the Roof, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Giant are the big winners at the Olivier Awards 2025, each winning three awards. The ceremony, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter, was held at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6 April and featured several live performances from shows, including a special […]
Kerry Ellis, Tom Kitt, Adam Blanshay and Jordan Langford share their experience of bringing ‘If/Then’ to the Savoy Theatre as a staged concert. In February, we offered Spotlight members the chance to book special discounted tickets to Broadway sensation If/Then in concert during its limited run at the Savoy Theatre. Members who joined us at […]
Actor Nikhita Lesler discusses her recent role as ‘Lizzie’ in ‘Eng-Er-Land’, playing ‘Lady Worcester’ in Netflix’s ‘Blood, Sex and Royalty’ and ‘Poppy’ in the West End tour of ‘Noises Off’. Travelling to different locations and performing for a variety of audiences, while bonding with your supporting cast and crew, are some of the reasons why […]
