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

Spotlight Prize 2026 Winners Revealed

We’re thrilled to announce the exceptionally talented graduates taking home this year’s Spotlight Prize. Following a spectacular evening of performances in London, our expert industry juries have selected the winners for the Spotlight Prize 2026. This year marked an exciting evolution for the showcase, featuring an expanded format with 40 incredible finalists split across two […]

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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.

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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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Selection of book covers included in the article about theatre reads for Pride

Essential Theatre Reads for Pride

Eight essential LGBTQ+ plays handpicked for actors by the experts at Nick Hern Books

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My Casting Story: Rob Madge in ‘My Son’s a Queer’

Performer Rob Madge talks to Spotlight about creating their hit show, social media and panto.

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