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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in November 2025
From Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to the DC-verse’s ‘Clayface’ and Netflix’s ‘Black Doves’, here are the productions filming across the UK and Ireland this November. The spooky season is upon us. While we all cosy up to watch our favourite horror movies and Halloween favourites, the film and television industry is hard at work on some…
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The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2025
Shanay Holmes, Beverley Knight and The Lion King among winners at the Black British Theatre Awards. The 2025 Black British Theatre Awards took centre stage last night at the Piccadilly Theatre, delivering a powerful evening that celebrated Black excellence, artistry and legacy across UK theatre. The evening was filled with memorable moments – from dazzling…
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Highlights from The Spotlight Conference 2025
An inspiring day of creativity, connection and community at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference has come to an end and what a day it was. Thanks to all of the wonderful speakers, panellists and guests (both in person and online) who joined us to create such an inspiring event. The day was truly…
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The Spotlight Conference Lineup Revealed
Discover the sessions, honourees and programme of speakers from The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference, a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals, has announced its full programme of speakers and sessions. Taking place on 21 October 2025, the Conference provided a crucial platform for open and honest conversations about the…
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The Winners of the CDA Awards 2025
Pearson Casting for ‘Starlight Express’, Ali Fearnley and Hannah Birkett Casting among the CDA Award winners. The winners of the Casting Directors Association (CDA) Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, hosted by the hilarious Lou Sanders. The awards, created to celebrate the crucial yet often under-appreciated work of the…
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2026 Artios Awards Nominations
The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Dept Q’ and ‘Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in October 2025
The latest films and TV shows currently shooting across the UK and Ireland in October, including Anxious People and a new Netflix series from Black Mirror’s Charlie Brooker. Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the prime season for television and film. Strictly Come Dancing is back on the dancefloor, the bakers are cooking…
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Emmy Award Winners 2025
Success for ‘Adolescence’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ on a night of record-breaking wins at the Emmy Awards. The winners of the 77th Emmy Awards have now been announced at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The annual ceremony, which celebrates the best in primetime television, was a night of monumental achievements, emotional speeches…
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The Spotlight Conference Announced
Find out what The Spotlight Conference is and how Spotlight members can apply for free tickets to attend. We’re thrilled to announce the first Spotlight Conference – a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals to discuss the state of the performing arts industry. What is The Spotlight Conference? The Spotlight Conference…
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Spotlight Wins Landmark High Court Ruling
Spotlight today received a decisive ruling in the High Court, with a judgment delivered in its favour in the case of Equity & others vs Talent Systems Europe Ltd t/a Spotlight. The ruling, handed down by Her Honourable, Justice Howells, reaffirms Spotlight’s position as a directory service and software provider used by performers for their…