News & Advice

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 […]

Tips for making your Spotlight profile the best it can be to help casting directors and project makers discover you. If you’re new to Spotlight – or feel that your profile isn’t working for you and you’d like to improve it – this is the episode for you. We’re joined by Mel Brown – our […]

Solicitor Tony Morris joins us in the Spotlight studio to talk about artificial intelligence and what performers should know about copyright law and contracts when it comes to protecting their identity and work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing at an incredibly fast pace and is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. Whilst AI offers […]

Advice for making the most of your time at drama school, including common mistakes and how to avoid them and improving your acting skills after graduation. In the final instalment of this two-part special of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Charleen Qwaye (Co-founder and Director of Training, Fourth Monkey), Stewart Nicholls (BA Musical Theatre […]

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 […]

What you need to know before applying for drama school, including different types of training, advice for auditioning and the importance of inclusivity. In the first episode of this two-part instalment of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Charleen Qwaye (Co-founder and Director of Training, Fourth Monkey), Stewart Nicholls (BA Musical Theatre Programme Leader, Guildford […]