Tag: diversity/inclusivity
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My Casting Story: Ros Watt in ‘Macbeth’ at the Donmar Warehouse
Actor Ros Watt discusses how they approached performing as ‘Malcolm’ in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth alongside David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. Ros Watt is a Scottish trans masculine actor (pronouns they/he), who is best known for their recent performance in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Macbeth, directed by Max Webster. The production starred…
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Working on Theatre Tours with Actor Nikhita Lesler
Actor Nikhita Lesler discusses her recent role as ‘Lizzie’ in ‘Eng-Er-Land’, playing ‘Lady Worcester’ in Netflix’s ‘Blood, Sex and Royalty’ and ‘Poppy’ in the West End tour of ‘Noises Off’. Travelling to different locations and performing for a variety of audiences, while bonding with your supporting cast and crew, are some of the reasons why…
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What You Should Know About Autistic and Neurodivergent Actors
‘Casualty’ actress Linda Burrel Reid tells us what you should know about autism and neurodivergence, and how autistic people experience the world around them. I am neurodivergent/autistic. I received a late diagnosis. When I received the diagnosis, I couldn’t believe it. “I can’t be autistic because I’m verbal, I don’t rock, I don’t wear ear…
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Exploring the Filmmaking Process and Casting of ‘The Substance’
Watch an exclusive panel with filmmaker Coralie Fargeat and casting directors Lana Veenker and Marina Wijn about the artistic collaboration between filmmakers, actors and casting directors. At this year’s Berlinale, in partnership with Filmmakers Europe, we hosted a special private screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Substance, followed by an exclusive panel for Spotlight members. …
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My Casting Story: Matthew Tuck in ‘Cleaner’
Matthew Tuck tells us about his audition for the feature film ‘Cleaner’, working with Daisy Ridley and his hopes for other neurodivergent performers in the industry. It’s never too late to become a performer. Matthew Tuck didn’t grow up wanting to become an actor. He didn’t go to drama school. Yet here he is –…
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The History of Lesbian Representation on Television
How the visibility and authenticity of lesbians and queer women has progressed on the small screen, and what still needs to be done. Let me take you back to 1994 and the first time I saw myself represented on screen. The nation is watching their favourite soap opera of the time, Brookside, and we see…
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Creative UK Celebrates the Launch of Create Diversity
Celebrate the positive impact of equality, diversity and inclusion through Creative UK’s new hub of industry case studies. Published: 24 Jan 2025 Create Diversity – Creative UK’s new creative industries hub focusing on case studies for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) – has launched online. It kicks off a year-long campaign aimed at amplifying and…
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The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2024
Choir Boy, MJ the Musical, and actors Layton Williams, Joshua-Alexander Williams and Danny Sapani among winners at the Black British Theatre Awards 2024. On 4 November 2024, the 6th Black British Theatre Awards took place at the Lyceum Theatre in London – home of Disney’s acclaimed musical, The Lion King. The awards, which celebrate the…
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An Intimacy Coordinator’s Insight with Joshua Okpala
‘Supacell’ intimacy coordinator Joshua Okpala discusses his training, working on popular shows like ‘Topboy’, ‘Spent’ and ‘EastEnders’, and his unique insight for performers working on intimate scenes. Joshua Okpala is a certified intimacy coordinator and a trained actor. There’s a very good chance that you’ve seen some of the popular television shows and films he…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Championing Diversity with the Diverse Squad
Why diversity is important in the entertainment industry, and more information about M·A·C Cosmetics’ collaboration with Spotlight and the Diverse Squad. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we speak to agents Mildred Yuan and Sara Sehdev (Core MGMT), who are also members of the Diverse Squad, about the work the Diverse Squad is doing…