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My First Day on 'Coronation Street'
As someone who’s made the leap from stage to the legendary cobbles, actor Tom Lorcan reveals what to expect when stepping onto the ‘Coronation Street’ set. Walking into a television job for the first time can be quite an overwhelming thing, especially when the job in question happens to be Coronation Street – a show […]
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The Spotlight Conference Announced

Find out what The Spotlight Conference is and how Spotlight members can apply for free tickets to attend. We’re thrilled to announce the first Spotlight Conference – a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals to discuss the state of the performing arts industry. What is The Spotlight Conference? The Spotlight Conference […]

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Spotlight Wins Landmark High Court Ruling

Spotlight today received a decisive ruling in the High Court, with a judgment delivered in its favour in the case of Equity & others vs Talent Systems Europe Ltd t/a Spotlight. The ruling, handed down by Her Honourable, Justice Howells, reaffirms Spotlight’s position as a directory service and software provider used by performers for their […]

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Charles Dance as older 'Michelangelo' in 'The Blood and The Beauty'
Why I Love Casting Drama-Documentaries

Casting director Nikki Meadows explains why drama-documentaries are a serious, award-winning genre offering actors the chance to tell emotionally truthful stories with integrity. In this article, I’ll showcase why I love drama-documentaries (drama-docs or docudramas) and why I think they offer an exciting opportunity for actors to showcase their skills. Over the coming weeks, in […]

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My Casting Story: Marc Antolin in ‘The Producers’

Actor Marc Antolin on playing ‘Leo Bloom’ in ‘The Producers’, how he made the role his own, and transferring to the West End stage. After a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the hit London revival of The Producers is moving to the Garrick Theatre in the West End and taking the cast with […]

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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in September 2025

Get ready for a blockbuster September as new productions like Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ and Marvel’s latest ‘Spider-Man’ film across the UK and Ireland. The summer holidays may be ending, but the film and television industry is just warming up. From brand-new superhero spectacles to a star-studded period drama and a fresh take on a classic […]

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Meet the Director: Danielle Kassaraté on ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’

The Resident Director of ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’, Danielle Kassaraté, discusses her advice on auditioning for the West End and how her acting background has influenced her approach to directing. Danielle Kassaraté is an actor, director and co-founder of MAWA, the UK’s first all-Black, all-female Shakespeare theatre company. After studying Musical Theatre at The […]

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