Spotlight

22/07/2025

Share your experiences of working in the EU as an actor to demonstrate why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers.

📋 Take our short survey here:

The impact of Brexit on UK actors and why a simplified visa process for working in Europe is vital for their survival.

21/07/2025

🎧 Ex-agent Kelly Andrews unlocks the behind-the-scenes world of an agent’s daily working life and shares expert advice to help you build a winning relationship with your own agent.

Ever wondered what your agent does behind the scenes? Using 'Bridgerton' as an example, Kelly Andrews reveals the secret life of agents.

11/07/2025

🚨 New rights for workers and concerns around tax: how the upcoming changes to employment law will affect performers in the UK.

New working rights and concerns around tax: how the changes to employment law will affect performers in the UK.

09/07/2025

🎬 Curious about the BFI Film Festival in London? From exclusive premieres to film industry networking and tips on how to get tickets, this guide has you covered! 🤝🏽

Film enthusiasts: What to expect at the BFI Film Festival, including premieres, networking opportunities and how to attend.

08/07/2025

Take a look at seven new shows coming to the West End and touring the UK and Ireland in Summer 2025 🎭

Take a look at the latest theatre shows and musicals coming to the West End and going on tour in the UK and Ireland this summer 2025.

07/07/2025

Spotlight’s Managing Director, Matt Hood, answers your questions about Spotlight and the wider creative industry 💡

Spotlight's Matt Hood, answers your questions about Spotlight, membership fees and various topics to help you navigate your performing career

03/07/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Spotlight Prize! 👏🏽💙

Congratulations to the winners of The Spotlight Prize 2025: Scot Greenan and Polly Graves.

30/06/2025

Discover 11 must-watch movies that showcase authentic stories and voices 🏳️‍🌈

Spotlight members recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ films that you have to watch, including 'Longtime Companion', 'Bottoms' and 'Moonlight'.

26/06/2025

ATG Entertainment joins The Spotlight Prize 2025 as headline sponsor and we introduce this year’s esteemed panel of judges! 👏🏽✨

Spotlight Prize 2025: ATG join as headline sponsors and the panel of judges is revealed

25/06/2025

Let’s talk casting 🎬✨ Join us for a Spotlight Session with Carla Stronge, casting director for Kneecap. Don’t miss your chance to hear insights from behind the scenes and get your questions answered! See full event details: https://bit.ly/4nf7MoF

25/06/2025

Check out our Spotlight Prize gallery of past winners and highly commended finalists listed by year 🏆

Come view our gallery of the past winners of the Spotlight Prize, including Kurt Egyiawan, Faye Marsay, Mimî M Khayisa and Bessie Carter.