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Young Performers
Young performer looking at a clapperboard
From First Steps to First Roles

Spotlight now welcomes performers from 6+ months, providing a secure, professional path for industry children. Your child’s journey into the industry is a milestone-filled adventure and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We are thrilled to invite babies and toddlers (from six months old) to join Spotlight, making it easier than […]

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Young Performers
Audrina Miranda and body double Amber Joshi pointing at each other on the set of 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'
Body Doubling for ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’

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 […]

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The Industry
Young actors performing on stage in 'Matilda the Musical'
UK Child Performer Safety: Our Call for Urgent Reform

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 […]

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The Industry
Owen Cooper as 'Jamie Miller' in 'Adolescence'
Stars of Tomorrow: Owen Cooper

Emmy winner and star of ‘Adolescence’ Owen Cooper discusses his acting journey from The Drama MOB to being recognised as a ‘Star of Tomorrow’. Owen Cooper is the young actor everyone’s talking about in the film and television world. He captivated audiences globally with his debut role as ‘Jamie Miller’ in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence. […]

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Young Performers
Young actors having fun during a workshop
Spotlight Launches New Partnership with Audition Ready

Spotlight’s partnership with Audition Ready aims to help young performers prepare for stage, screen or college auditions with confidence. We’re passionate about helping young performers build the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the entertainment industry. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our partnership with Audition Ready.  The Audition Ready app offers step-by-step tutorials […]

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Training
Owen Cooper as 'Jamie' in Adolescence
Shaping Young Stars with The Drama MOB

Esther Morgan, the founder of The Drama MOB, explains the necessity of grassroots training, her school and coaching Emmy Award-winning ‘Adolescence’ star Owen Cooper. Based in Manchester, The Drama MOB is one of the North West’s leading drama schools and casting agencies. Founded by Esther Morgan and Tina O’Brien, The Drama MOB offers high-quality training […]

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