Tag: musical theatre
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Why Drag is King for Confidence with Megan Harrison
Actor Megan Harrison discusses how they created their drag king persona ‘Fabio Lezonli’, how drag has improved their self-confidence and their advice for actors taking the big first step into the world of drag. Megan Harrison is an actor, producer and drag performer, best known for their roles on the West End as a young…
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My Casting Story: Luke Brady in Disney’s ‘Hercules the Musical’
Performer Luke Brady on landing his Hercules role, how he takes care of his voice and the differences between stage and screen acting. Luke Brady makes a heroic return to the West End stage in the iconic leading role of ‘Hercules’ in Disney’s latest London-based musical. First he captivated audiences with his powerful performances as…
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Theatre Recommendations From Theatre Professionals
The winners and nominees of the Off-West End Awards 2025 share the best shows they’ve seen at the theatre this year. Thanks to all the talented performers in the UK and Ireland, there’s never a shortage of brilliant stage productions to see and enjoy. From theatre to musical theatre, on stages in the West End,…
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Olivier Awards 2025: Full Winners List
Fiddler on the Roof, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Giant are the big winners at the Olivier Awards 2025, each winning three awards. The ceremony, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter, was held at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6 April and featured several live performances from shows, including a special…
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Bringing ‘If/Then’ to the West End as a Musical Concert
Kerry Ellis, Tom Kitt, Adam Blanshay and Jordan Langford share their experience of bringing ‘If/Then’ to the Savoy Theatre as a staged concert. In February, we offered Spotlight members the chance to book special discounted tickets to Broadway sensation If/Then in concert during its limited run at the Savoy Theatre. Members who joined us at…
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My Casting Story: Jeevan Braich in ‘Starlight Express’
It’s full steam ahead with Jeevan Braich as he shares his insights on playing ‘Rusty’ in ‘Starlight Express’ and his win at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025. After over 20 years, Starlight Express is back in London. This revival features new songs, award-winning costumes, and a specially designed auditorium in Wembley. It also has a fresh…
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The Spotlight Podcast: The Impact of Performer Injury with Tome Levi
Injury prevention consultant, Tome Levi, joins us to discuss the findings of her report that looks at the impact on performers and productions when an injury is sustained at work. In this episode we’re joined by injury prevention consultant, Tome Levi, to talk about the stark findings revealed in the Impact of Injury report. The…
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6 Stage and Screen Picks for International Women’s Day 2025
Six stage and screen picks for International Women’s Day 2025, from dazzling musicals to ground-breaking films, that put women’s voices front and centre. As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, we’re celebrating the extraordinary stories of women across film and theatre. Each of these productions showcases the power, resilience and complexity of women’s experiences in their…
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Impact of Injury Report Reveals High Rate of Performer Injury During Film, TV and Theatre Work
IPC’s Impact of Injury report shows prevalence of cast and crew injury whilst working in film, TV and theatrical production. Today, Thursday 6 March 2025, the Injury Prevention Consultancy (IPC) released a report looking into the impact of injury in film, television and theatrical production. Authored by IPC founder, Tome Levi, the report shows the…
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Olivier Award Nominations 2025 Revealed
The front-runners of the Olivier Awards have been revealed, with ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ earning 13 nominations, and ‘Giant’ and ‘The Years’ each being nominated for five awards. The nominees of the Olivier Awards 2025 have now been announced, recognising and celebrating the world-class talent who have graced the stage and behind the scenes of…