Make sure you hear about all our events once they are released by signing up to events emails in your preferences here.
Welcome to Spotlight’s event page. To book your ticket, just click on the links below to be taken to the Eventbrite page.
With online events you can book into as many sessions as you would like.
Should you have a workshop you would like to offer to the Spotlight members please fill out the following form and we will be in touch if we would like further detail: https://spotlightuk.typeform.com/to/FNik8DDa
Free events for our current members (18+)
Online – Via Zoom
Spotlight & Wellbeing in the Arts Online Webinar About Our New Partnership
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, 6-7pm BST
In this webinar we will be talking about our new partnership and what it includes. Come and learn about how Wellbeing in the Arts was formed, why Adam is so passionate about this subject and what benefits are included.
What You Need to Know About Singing Auditions with Jordan Li-Smith
Tuesday, 29th April 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Join Jordan Li-Smith for an insightful webinar about the ins and outs of a singing audition. Whether you have attended many before, or if you are just starting out, Jordan will give his best insights into what to know and prepare for before a singing audition.
Spotlight Success Sessions: Top Tips for Self-Tapes with Des Fleming
Tuesday, 6th May 2025, 6-7:30pm BST
Actor and theatre-maker Des Fleming will share his top tips for creating auditions that stand out, including the audition mindset, taking ownership of the self-tape space and expressing your individuality.
The Creative Manifestation Blueprint: Align Your Energy for Career Success
Wednesday, 14th May 2025, 6:30-8:30pm BST
Join Emmy Award-winning casting director, Olissa Rogers, for a transformative 2-hour interactive seminar created for actors. This empowering session is designed to help you tap into the power of manifestation, positive affirmations, and energy alignment to elevate your acting career.
The Art of Self-Taping with Manuel Puro
Monday, 19th May 2025, 6-7:30pm BST
In this session, you’ll learn what casting directors are looking for, what turns them off, how to deliver compelling performances that pop on-screen, the essential tech setup, how AI tools are quietly reshaping the audition process, and real-world tips and insights from inside the industry. Whether you’re brand new to self-taping or want to take your tapes to the next level, this webinar will give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to hit ‘record’ with purpose.
Spotlight Success Session – Learn How to Leverage Cannes as an Actor
Monday, 7th July 2025, 6-7:30pm BST
Learn how all actors, from recent drama school graduates to seasoned professionals, can navigate Cannes or any A-list festival and land auditions, sign with agents, sell their scripts, and meet directors, producers, agents and casting directors in 1-to-1 meetings by accessing databases full of invaluable contacts.
Spotlight Success Session: What to Know About Dance Auditions with Kaye Elster
Tuesday, 8th July 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Jaye Elster, a West End performer and choreographer, gives valuable insight into dance auditions and the best way to prepare for them.
As we look to expand how we offer our advice sessions, we want to reach as many members as possible but still keep sessions familiar and personal. These sessions will be run by Customer Success Manager, Mel Brown, and will not be recorded, they are a safe space for an open discussion.
About Mel Brown:
Mel studied Drama at Loughborough University, before heading into the industry and interning at a number of places including Hubbard casting, the National Student Drama Festival and a number of performer agencies. She then took up a full time job as a young performer agents assistant at YAT Management, where she remained for five years and worked her way up to being a Junior Agent. In 2016 she moved to Spotlight and started on the membership support team as Membership Coordinator and then moved to Senior Performer Executive. Mel then became part of a new team where she undertakes the role of Customer Success Manager for performers at Spotlight. Mel specialises with members who may be feeling a little stuck in their career and wants some to give an objective view on steps they can do to enhance their Spotlight profile and gain more traction from Industry professionals.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 24th April 2025, 4.30-5.30pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 22nd May 2025, 1-2pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Wednesday, 18th June 2025, 1-2pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
The Wellbeing Series (18yrs +)
Our well-being programme is designed to empower and support you to navigate the mental challenges of the acting profession and the uncertain times that we’re living through. These events are currently all online and run via Zoom.
Events | Performing Arts Medicine Training | BAPAM
Our friends at BAPAM would like to invite you to join their upcoming workshops covering sessions such as, Performance Anxiety Creativity and Motivation, a Guide to Vocal Health plus many more, free to those working in the performing arts. Please note, that these sessions are run by BAPAM and their facilitators, if you have any questions about a session, please reach out to the team.
Spotlight & Wellbeing in the Arts Online Webinar About Our New Partnership
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, 6-7pm BST
In this webinar we will be talking about our new partnership and what it includes. Come and learn about how Wellbeing in the Arts was formed, why Adam is so passionate about this subject and what benefits are included.
Free Workshops and Webinars for Parents, Guardians and Young Performer members – complimentary events for our current members
Young Performer Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Wednesday, 16th April 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
We will deep dive into some randomly chosen Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. As we look to expand how we offer our advice sessions, we want to reach as many members as possible but still keep sessions familiar and personal.
YP: What You Need to Know About Singing Auditions with Jordan Li-Smith
Thursday, 1st May 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Join Jordan Li-Smith for an insightful webinar about the ins and outs of a singing audition. Whether you have attended many before, or if you are just starting out, Jordan will give his best insights into what to know and prepare for before a singing audition.
Understanding the Role of Chaperones and Licensing for Young Performers
Thursday, 5th June 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Parent and chaperone Arlene De Cruz will provide insight into the role of chaperones and their involvement in the production process. From the audition room to the film set and the backstage of a theatre, we will learn about the responsibilities of a chaperone and how they guide young performers through a professional project.
Young Performers: What to Know About Dance Auditions with Kaye Elster
Thursday, 10th July 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Jaye Elster, a West End performer and choreographer, gives valuable insight into dance auditions and the best way to prepare for them.
Discounted Studio Sessions
Book your own private studio space for a reduced rate on our specially-selected days to film your showreels, self-tapes, monologues or duologues with friends. Each studio will come with camera equipment, lighting and a skilled camera operator to take care of all the technical aspects.
Make sure you hear about all our events once they are released by signing up to events emails in your preferences here.
Welcome to Spotlight’s event page. To book your ticket, just click on the links below to be taken to the Eventbrite page.
With online events you can book into as many sessions as you would like.
Should you have a workshop you would like to offer to the Spotlight members please fill out the following form and we will be in touch if we would like further detail: https://spotlightuk.typeform.com/to/FNik8DDa
Free events for our current members (18+)
Online – Via Zoom
Spotlight & Wellbeing in the Arts Online Webinar About Our New Partnership
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, 6-7pm BST
In this webinar we will be talking about our new partnership and what it includes. Come and learn about how Wellbeing in the Arts was formed, why Adam is so passionate about this subject and what benefits are included.
What You Need to Know About Singing Auditions with Jordan Li-Smith
Tuesday, 29th April 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Join Jordan Li-Smith for an insightful webinar about the ins and outs of a singing audition. Whether you have attended many before, or if you are just starting out, Jordan will give his best insights into what to know and prepare for before a singing audition.
Spotlight Success Sessions: Top Tips for Self-Tapes with Des Fleming
Tuesday, 6th May 2025, 6-7:30pm BST
Actor and theatre-maker Des Fleming will share his top tips for creating auditions that stand out, including the audition mindset, taking ownership of the self-tape space and expressing your individuality.
The Creative Manifestation Blueprint: Align Your Energy for Career Success
Wednesday, 14th May 2025, 6:30-8:30pm BST
Join Emmy Award-winning casting director, Olissa Rogers, for a transformative 2-hour interactive seminar created for actors. This empowering session is designed to help you tap into the power of manifestation, positive affirmations, and energy alignment to elevate your acting career.
The Art of Self-Taping with Manuel Puro
Monday, 19th May 2025, 6-7:30pm BST
In this session, you’ll learn what casting directors are looking for, what turns them off, how to deliver compelling performances that pop on-screen, the essential tech setup, how AI tools are quietly reshaping the audition process, and real-world tips and insights from inside the industry. Whether you’re brand new to self-taping or want to take your tapes to the next level, this webinar will give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to hit ‘record’ with purpose.
Spotlight Success Session – Learn How to Leverage Cannes as an Actor
Monday, 7th July 2025, 6-7:30pm BST
Learn how all actors, from recent drama school graduates to seasoned professionals, can navigate Cannes or any A-list festival and land auditions, sign with agents, sell their scripts, and meet directors, producers, agents and casting directors in 1-to-1 meetings by accessing databases full of invaluable contacts.
Spotlight Success Session: What to Know About Dance Auditions with Kaye Elster
Tuesday, 8th July 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Jaye Elster, a West End performer and choreographer, gives valuable insight into dance auditions and the best way to prepare for them.
As we look to expand how we offer our advice sessions, we want to reach as many members as possible but still keep sessions familiar and personal. These sessions will be run by Customer Success Manager, Mel Brown, and will not be recorded, they are a safe space for an open discussion.
About Mel Brown:
Mel studied Drama at Loughborough University, before heading into the industry and interning at a number of places including Hubbard casting, the National Student Drama Festival and a number of performer agencies. She then took up a full time job as a young performer agents assistant at YAT Management, where she remained for five years and worked her way up to being a Junior Agent. In 2016 she moved to Spotlight and started on the membership support team as Membership Coordinator and then moved to Senior Performer Executive. Mel then became part of a new team where she undertakes the role of Customer Success Manager for performers at Spotlight. Mel specialises with members who may be feeling a little stuck in their career and wants some to give an objective view on steps they can do to enhance their Spotlight profile and gain more traction from Industry professionals.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 24th April 2025, 4.30-5.30pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 22nd May 2025, 1-2pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Wednesday, 18th June 2025, 1-2pm BST
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
The Wellbeing Series (18yrs +)
Our well-being programme is designed to empower and support you to navigate the mental challenges of the acting profession and the uncertain times that we’re living through. These events are currently all online and run via Zoom.
Events | Performing Arts Medicine Training | BAPAM
Our friends at BAPAM would like to invite you to join their upcoming workshops covering sessions such as, Performance Anxiety Creativity and Motivation, a Guide to Vocal Health plus many more, free to those working in the performing arts. Please note, that these sessions are run by BAPAM and their facilitators, if you have any questions about a session, please reach out to the team.
Spotlight & Wellbeing in the Arts Online Webinar About Our New Partnership
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, 6-7pm BST
In this webinar we will be talking about our new partnership and what it includes. Come and learn about how Wellbeing in the Arts was formed, why Adam is so passionate about this subject and what benefits are included.
Free Workshops and Webinars for Parents, Guardians and Young Performer members – complimentary events for our current members
Young Performer Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Wednesday, 16th April 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
We will deep dive into some randomly chosen Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. As we look to expand how we offer our advice sessions, we want to reach as many members as possible but still keep sessions familiar and personal.
YP: What You Need to Know About Singing Auditions with Jordan Li-Smith
Thursday, 1st May 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Join Jordan Li-Smith for an insightful webinar about the ins and outs of a singing audition. Whether you have attended many before, or if you are just starting out, Jordan will give his best insights into what to know and prepare for before a singing audition.
Understanding the Role of Chaperones and Licensing for Young Performers
Thursday, 5th June 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Parent and chaperone Arlene De Cruz will provide insight into the role of chaperones and their involvement in the production process. From the audition room to the film set and the backstage of a theatre, we will learn about the responsibilities of a chaperone and how they guide young performers through a professional project.
Young Performers: What to Know About Dance Auditions with Kaye Elster
Thursday, 10th July 2025, 4:30-5:30pm BST
Jaye Elster, a West End performer and choreographer, gives valuable insight into dance auditions and the best way to prepare for them.
Discounted Studio Sessions
Book your own private studio space for a reduced rate on our specially-selected days to film your showreels, self-tapes, monologues or duologues with friends. Each studio will come with camera equipment, lighting and a skilled camera operator to take care of all the technical aspects.
