The Spotlight Prize gives drama school graduates the chance to demonstrate their talents to a room full of industry professionals.
Each year, over 70 drama schools and universities are invited to nominate a student from their graduating class, and a panel of industry experts selects the finalists based on the quality of their self-tape audition. Each finalist performs a screen piece (recorded in advance) and a stage piece on the night of the showcase. Two awards are then presented for the best Stage and Screen performance.
Find out more about the history of the Spotlight Prize, and how it evolved from the Rodney Millington Award into what it is today.
We can’t wait for our next showcase!
The Spotlight Prize 2024 took place on 17 July and featured 22 finalists. The winners have now been announced.
To find out more about 2024’s talented finalists and judges, take a look at our 2024 programme.
Visit our Showcase site to find out more about our past winners and finalists.
Take a look at their Screen performances and find out what drives each of them in their acting career.
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