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Celebrate World Book Day with Eight Essential Reads for Actors
Enhance your craft and find inspiration with these must-read titles for performers. To celebrate World Book Day, we teamed up with the renowned performing arts publishers Nick Hern Books to curate this reading list for performers. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your physical skills, dive into the psyche of a character, or find your next […]
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Michael B. Jordan at the European premiere of Sinners
The Winners of the 2026 Actor Awards

‘Sinners’, ‘The Studio’, ‘The Pitt’, Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley win big at the 32nd annual Actor Awards. The winners of the 32nd annual Actor Awards have now been revealed. Previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the awards celebrate the finest film and television performances of the past year, as chosen by […]

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Kate Rhodes James receiving the Capelier-Shaw Award for Excellence in Casting at the Artios Awards 2026
Artios Awards 2026 Winners

Casting directors including Francine Maisler and Shaheen Baig win Artios Awards for ‘Sinners’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Adolescence’ at this year’s ceremony. The Casting Society’s Artios Awards returned last night, Thursday 26 February, to celebrate the craft and vision of casting directors worldwide. In a testament to the industry’s collaborative spirit, ceremonies held in London, New […]

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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in March 2026

From the ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot to ‘MobLand’ (Season 2), discover the hottest films and TV shows currently in production across the UK and Ireland this March. We may only be a couple of months into the year, but we’ve already been gifted with a number of outstanding films and TV shows. From the BBC’s recent […]

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Meet the Duo Redefining Authentic Casting: Lucy Allen and Tom Payne

Casting directors Lucy Allen and Tom Payne discuss authentic representation and their Artios Award win for GAP Workshops. From the council estates of Bristol to the pub-lined streets of the North, Lucy Allen and Tom Payne bring a refreshingly grounded perspective to the world of casting. After honing their craft under the mentorship of Daniel […]

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Robert Aramayo holding up his two BAFTA awards at the 2026 ceremony
Winners of the BAFTA Film Awards 2026

‘One Battle After Another’, ‘I Swear’, Robert Aramayo and Jessie Buckley among big winners of the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The winners of the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming, which took place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.  The frontrunner of the night […]

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Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen & Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall
Finn Bennett and Peter Claffey from ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ stars Peter Claffey and Finn Bennett on their acting journeys and career highlights. With the season finale releasing this Sunday, 22 February, the journey of ‘Ser Duncan the Tall’ and his squire ‘Egg’ is reaching a fever pitch. But before the final credits roll on this first chapter of […]

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