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The Industry
Sekou Diaby in Animol. Image Credit: © Sky UK
Spotlight On: Sekou Diaby from ‘Boarders’ to ‘Animol’

Sekou Diaby discusses breakthrough roles in Boarders and Ashley Walters’ Animol.

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news
The Industry
behind the scenes shot of the diplomat set
What I Learned From Working on Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat’

British South Asian actor Karen Johal on co-starring in Netflix’s The Diplomat.

acting
acting advice
interview
The Industry
Woody Norman as 'King Richard II' in The Uprising
‘The Uprising’ of Woody Norman

Woody Norman discusses playing King Richard II in Paul Greengrass’ ‘The Uprising’

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young performers
The Industry
The cast of Paddington the Musical in front of a taxi
Rose O’Reilly Swinging into Action for ‘Paddington The Musical’

How Rose O’Reilly learned and performed ‘Millicent Clyde’ with four hours’ notice.

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musical theatre
The Industry
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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

casting directors
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musical theatre
The Industry
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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edinburgh fringe
interview
Getting Work
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How to Get Auditions Without an Agent

Top casting directors share their best advice for self-represented actors to get noticed

auditions
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Self-representation
The Industry
Casting director Shaheen Baig
Inside the Casting Room with Shaheen Baig

Shaheen Baig on spotting raw talent, defying typecasting and the unique craft of casting

casting directors
interview
tv
The Industry
Miriam Margolyes and Alistair Nwachukwu in A Friend of Dorothy
Alistair Nwachukwu: From Man of the Match to A Friend of Dorothy

From professional football to the Oscars, Alistair Nwachukwu discusses his remarkable journey.

drama school
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short films
The Essentials
The Spotlight Prize 2025 finalists at the end of the showcase
Film, TV and Podcast Recommendations from The Spotlight Prize Finalists

From the latest films to groundbreaking television series, discover the shows and sounds inspiring the next generation of actors. For an actor, watching film, television and performance art isn’t just entertainment – it’s a vital form of creative research and a way to fuel the imagination. From the gritty realism of modern war dramas to […]

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