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Actors portraying two people in the water during the Piper Alpha disaster in 'Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story'
Finding the Humanity in Drama-Documentary Acting
From heightened retellings to emotionally raw storytelling, casting director Nikki Meadows continues the drama-documentary conversation and explains why non-dialogue is never ‘extra’. Drama-doc is a fascinating space for actors and every choice about tone and style matters. Too much can jar against the factual elements of the show. Too little and the story loses impact. […]
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The Spotlight Conference Lineup Revealed

Discover the sessions, honourees and programme of speakers at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference, a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals, has announced its full programme of speakers and sessions. Taking place on 21 October 2025, the Conference will provide a crucial platform for open and honest conversations about […]

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Performing Arts Charities

The performing arts industry can be tough and sometimes you may need some support during your career or beyond. We’ve gathered a list of fantastic charities who can offer help should you ever need it. Last updated on 16 October 2025 Whether you need help to make ends meet, support your child in education or […]

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My Casting Story: Nathaniel Parker in ‘Ragdoll’

From his Olivier Award-winning role in ‘Wolf Hall’ to working with Ridley Scott, Nathaniel Parker shares his career highlights and details about his new play, ‘Ragdoll’. Nathaniel Parker is an actor with a career spanning over four decades, instantly recognisable to millions as ‘Inspector Lynley’ from the long-running BBC series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. His […]

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The Winners of the CDA Awards 2025

Pearson Casting for ‘Starlight Express’, Ali Fearnley and Hannah Birkett Casting among the CDA Award winners. The winners of the Casting Directors Association (CDA) Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, hosted by the hilarious Lou Sanders. The awards, created to celebrate the crucial yet often under-appreciated work of the […]

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2026 Artios Awards Nominations

The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Dept Q’ and ‘Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the […]

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RepresentAsian: Championing Asian Talent

RepresentAsian’s Ben Armstrong and Aixa Amarante Naranjo reveal how passion drives their mission to champion Asian talent and create lasting change for diversity in theatre. In an industry where meaningful representation remains a challenge, the story of RepresentAsian shows what happens when a community comes together to give a platform to performers and creatives who […]

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