News & Advice
What Actors’ Trust is and how performers can receive financial and wellbeing support from it. The performing arts industry is known for its creativity and vibrancy, but behind the scenes, many actors and stage managers face challenges like financial difficulty and social isolation. Thankfully, we have charities like Actors’ Trust (formerly known as the Actors’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A young actor and a parent chaperone reveal the unique and often challenging realities of body doubling on a blockbuster film like ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’. Working on a blockbuster film like Jurassic World: Rebirth is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people, especially a young actor. But this is exactly what Amber Joshi got to do […]
Find out how Spotlight and the AYPA are demanding an urgent government review to establish uniform, safer protections for the UK’s child performers. It’s time we properly acknowledged the vital contribution of young performers to the UK’s creative industries. Despite their essential talent, the current regulations leave these performers vulnerable, lacking crucial financial and safeguarding […]
