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London Theatre Shows and UK Tours on Stage This Summer

From West End transfers to UK and Ireland tours, explore our curated guide to summer theatre

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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers

We explore why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers when working in the EU post-Brexit. Updated: 16 July 2026 For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to country, […]

Spotlight Prize 2026 winners Sophie Lagden, Daniel Francis-Carter and Molly McLoughlin with the Stage Prize jury

Spotlight Prize 2026 Winners Revealed

Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.

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Ruth Jones and Steve Spier on location for 'Better Later'

What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – July 2026

An actor’s guide to what’s currently filming across the UK and Ireland with locations, crew and production info.

A Spotlight Screen Prize finalist sitting in front of a camera and lights in the Spotlight Studios

In the Studio with the Spotlight Prize Screen Finalists

Go behind the scenes to see the filming days for the Screen Prize at Spotlight Studios.

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Inside the National Theatre Casting Room with Alastair Coomer

Get an insider’s look into how casting works at the industry’s biggest theatre institution

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The Spotlight Prize 2026 Juries Announced

Meet the prestigious Stage and Screen juries selecting this year’s Spotlight Prize winners.

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