Tag: musical theatre
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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 Awards 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…
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CIISA Launches Standards for Expected Behaviour in Creative Industries
The CIISA Standards aim to prevent bullying and harassment and promote safe and inclusive working environments in the UK’s creative industries. The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) have now officially launched the CIISA Standards – a framework designed to set out the minimum standards of behaviour across the UK’s creative industries. This cements CIISA’s…
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£270million in Extra Funding for Arts and Cultural Venues Announced
The Arts Everywhere fund includes a commitment of £85 million for cultural venues including theatres and performing arts venues. Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, today (Thursday, 20 February) announced a new £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund to help arts and cultural organisations in urgent need of financial support. This follows the government’s previous announcement of a…
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Full List of the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 Winners
Verity Naughton wins multiple awards, with the casting teams behind ‘Rivals’, ‘Conclave’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office’ also taking home wins. The winners of the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 have now been announced at a ceremony in London, hosted by Sue Perkins. The CDG Casting Awards, now in…
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‘Starlight Express’ Leads the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025 with Seven Wins
Starlight Express’ wins include Best Musical Revival and Best Professional Debut Performance, with Macbeth, Hadestown and Spirited Away among other winners. The winners of the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced, with Starlight Express emerging as the frontrunner. The awards, hosted this year by Mazz Murray and Gina Murray at the London Palladium, are…
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Nominees Announced for Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025
The CDG Awards returns for a seventh year, championing the amazing work of casting directors in the UK and Ireland. The CDG Casting Awards celebrates the fantastic work by casting teams across film, television, theatre and commercials. Winners of this year’s awards will be announced at the ceremony taking place on 13 February in London.…