The Spotlight Prize
The Spotlight Prize 2026 Showcase
Discover the stars of tomorrow! The Spotlight Prize 2026 Showcase highlights the most exceptional graduating acting talent. See who captivated the industry and check out the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners now.
Watch the exclusive monologue playlist featuring the incredibly talented 2026 Spotlight Prize screen nominees.
Also, meet the prestigious Stage and Screen juries that selected this year’s Spotlight Prize winners.
What is the Spotlight Prize?
The Spotlight Prize gives drama school graduates the chance to demonstrate their talents to a room full of industry professionals.
Each year, over 90 drama schools and universities across the UK and Ireland 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.
Find out more about the history of the Spotlight Prize and how it evolved from the Rodney Millington Award into what it is today.
Meet the 2026 Winners
Our Past Winners
Past winners have gone on to light up stages and screens, making their mark across the world of theatre and entertainment.
Check out our gallery of previous Spotlight Prize winners and highly commended finalists.
News & Advice
Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.
Go behind the scenes to see the filming days for the Screen Prize at Spotlight Studios.
Meet the prestigious Stage and Screen juries selecting this year’s Spotlight Prize winners.