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The Women Powering Spotlight
Meet the women at Spotlight who invest their expertise to expand your opportunities. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing some of the fantastic women working behind the scenes at Spotlight to champion performers and casting professionals. From policy and marketing to product development and member support, these “architects of opportunity” share their career […]
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The Industry
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Olivier Awards 2026 Nominations Announced

‘Paddington the Musical’ and ‘Into the Woods’ lead the 2026 Olivier Awards nominees list with 11 nominations each. The nominations for the 2026 Olivier Awards have been announced at a ceremony at the London Palladium, ahead of the star-studded 50th-anniversary event at the Royal Albert Hall. The frontrunners for this year’s awards are the Savoy […]

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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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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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Sophie Turner
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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