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Jake Gyllenhaal
What's Filming in the UK and Ireland in December 2025
From Robert Eggers’ latest horror to returning favourites like ‘Slow Horses’, here are the productions currently filming across the UK and Ireland this December. As the festive season fast approaches, production teams up and down the country are adapting to the colder, damper weather and continuing to create exciting new projects for all of us […]
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The Industry
Joel Montague as 'Buddy', Carrie Hope Fletcher as 'Jovie' and the cast of 'Elf the Musical'
What’s on the West End Christmas 2025?

Ready for some festive viewing? Enjoy some of the West End’s biggest shows like ‘Elf the Musical’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Snowman’. The festive season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the theatre! London’s glittering West End has a huge amount of shows on offer […]

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musical theatre
theatre
Spotlight
Casting director Shaheen Baig, actor George MacKay and Axa Hynes on stage at The Spotlight Conference
Watch Highlights from The Spotlight Conference 2025

An inspiring day of creativity, connection and community at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference 2025 was an inspirational day packed with insightful discussions and expert advice for the performing arts industry. For those who attended and want to revisit the highlights, or for anyone who missed the event, we are thrilled to announce […]

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The Essentials
8 Iconic LGBTQ+ Roles on Television

A look at eight iconic LGBTQ+ characters on television and the performers who portrayed them. Drama and queerness have long been intertwined, but it’s only in more recent decades that LGBTQ+ characters have had a chance to shine on the small screen. With television being one of the most accessible forms of media, it can […]

diversity/inclusivity
television
The Industry
Spotlight Signs the PiPA Pledge

Spotlight signs PiPA’s new pledge in support of parents and carers in the performing arts. Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) – a charity aiming to create a sector where carers and parents are valued, supported and empowered to thrive – has now launched their new pledge.  Coinciding with their 10th anniversary, the PiPA […]

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wellbeing
The Industry
Actors on stage during a performance
Dealing with the Unexpected in Live Theatre

When the curtain rises, anything can happen. Discover how professional stage actors handle the unpredictable nature of live theatre. When it comes to live theatre, every performance is a unique event. The audience expects a compelling story, but what happens when the unexpected strikes? How do actors keep the show going when lines are forgotten, […]

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musical theatre
theatre
The Spotlight Podcast
The outside of the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff
Spotlight on Welsh Culture: An Interview with Minister Jack Sargeant

Culture Minister Sargeant on £50M investment, AI’s impact and the crucial work needed to boost diversity in the arts sector.  In this insightful episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we sit down with Jack Sargeant, the Welsh Labour Party’s Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, as he pulls back the curtain on the demanding, fast-paced […]

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