Welcome to Spotlight’s event page. To book your ticket, just click on the links below to be taken to the Eventbrite page.
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With online events you can book into as many sessions as you like.
If you have a workshop you would like to offer to the Spotlight members, please fill out this following form and we will be in touch if we would like further details.
Free events for our current members (18+)
Online – Via Zoom
Are you wanting to book that first Video Game role but your auditions just don’t seem to land? Or are you already working in games but want to book more? In this 60 minute webinar, you will learn how to find those nuggets of gold in the script that will help you create unique performances that stand out from the crowd.
Spotlight Conference: Navigating UK Visas for International Actors
Thursday, 9th October 2025, 3-4pm BST
In this webinar, Gillian McCall, Barrister Partner at Richmond Chambers, and Olivia Waddell, Barrister at Richmond Chambers, will explain how international stage and screen actors can work lawfully in the UK, how they can be supported by their agents and what casting directors need to know about the right to work.
Spotlight Conference: How to Confidently Address Your Access Requirements
Tuesday, 14th October 2025, 1-2pm BST
The fear of disclosing access requirements and having an opportunity taken away is a very real and valid concern for many performers. In this session, we’ll cover how agents should approach these conversations with new and existing clients, how casting directors approach these conversations during the casting process, members’ worries in regards to sharing Access Requirements, and how the industry can help to continue this conversation and make everyone feel empowered.
Spotlight Conference: The Ethics of Self-Taping
Thursday, 16th October 2025, 6-7pm BST
Join us for an illuminating discussion on the ethics of self-taping with Lucinda Syson, Rory Okey, Ross Grant, Suraj Shah and Zita Zutic Konak. We’ll discuss the ‘technological divide’, the lack of feedback and direction from casting directors, unrealistic demands on getting the self-tape produced and more.
Spotlight Success Session: Introduction to the ‘General Northern’ Accent
Thursday, 23rd October 2025, 6-8pm BST
‘General Northern’ accent is a popular (if not confusing) casting requirement. In this session, acclaimed voice actor Nina Zendejas helps us explore what ‘General Northern’ really means on a brief.
Spotlight Success Session: Brand Masterclass with Charlotte Thornton
Thursday, 6th November 2025, 6-7:30pm GMT
Whether you are seeking an agent or trying to get more auditions, knowing your brand is an essential part of the process. In this workshop, mindset and marketing coach, Charlotte Thornton, will teach you what brand is and how you can succeed, the tools to discover your brand, and how to communicate your brand powerfully through your headshots, reels and resume for greater success.
Spotlight Success Session: Regain Your Confidence and Power with EFT
Tuesday, 11th November 2025, 6-7:30pm GMT
During this workshop, certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner, actress and writer, Samantha Schnitzler, will begin with a short introduction to EFT and how it works. She will then guide participants through a series of short, individual EFT sessions and respond to questions and themes that participants bring forward.
As we look to expand how we offer our advice sessions, we want to reach as many members as possible but still keep sessions familiar and personal. These sessions will be run by Customer Success Manager, Mel Brown, and will not be recorded, they are a safe space for an open discussion.
About Mel Brown:
Mel studied Drama at Loughborough University, before heading into the industry and interning at a number of places including Hubbard casting, the National Student Drama Festival and a number of performer agencies. She then took up a full time job as a young performer agents assistant at YAT Management, where she remained for five years and worked her way up to being a Junior Agent. In 2016 she moved to Spotlight and started on the membership support team as Membership Coordinator and then moved to Senior Performer Executive. Mel then became part of a new team where she undertakes the role of Customer Success Manager for performers at Spotlight. Mel specialises with members who may be feeling a little stuck in their career and wants some to give an objective view on steps they can do to enhance their Spotlight profile and gain more traction from Industry professionals.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Tuesday, 28th October 2025, 4:30-5:30pm GMT
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Tuesday, 25th November 2025, 1:00-2:00pm GMT
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
The Wellbeing Series (18yrs +)
Our well-being programme is designed to empower and support you to navigate the mental challenges of the acting profession and the uncertain times that we’re living through. These events are currently all online and run via Zoom.
Events | Performing Arts Medicine Training | BAPAM
Our friends at BAPAM would like to invite you to join their upcoming workshops covering sessions such as, Performance Anxiety Creativity and Motivation, a Guide to Vocal Health plus many more, free to those working in the performing arts. Please note, that these sessions are run by BAPAM and their facilitators, if you have any questions about a session, please reach out to the team.
Free Workshops and Webinars for Parents, Guardians and Young Performer members – complimentary events for our current members
Young Performer Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 9th October 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Welcome to Spotlight: Profile & Industry Insights for Young Performers
Wednesday, 12th November 2025, 4:30-5:30pm GMT
Come connect with us in person as we give you essential advice and guidance about Spotlight, how to make the most of your profile and useful industry insights. Learn how to make the most of your membership and ensure your profile is as visible as possible, and feel free to bring along any questions you might have about the industry too!
Young Performer Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Wednesday, 10th December 2025, 4:30-5:30pm GMT
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Discounted Studio Sessions
Book your own private studio space for a reduced rate on our specially-selected days to film your showreels, self-tapes, monologues or duologues with friends. Each studio will come with camera equipment, lighting and a skilled camera operator to take care of all the technical aspects.
