Spotlight

18/08/2025

Actor Kerena Jagpal discusses her career, her inspiration from her Punjabi heritage, and her roles in the upcoming film '100 Nights of Hero' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. ☀️

Kerena Jagpal on '100 Nights of Hero', playing 'Laila' in 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', and how her Punjabi heritage inspires her work.

15/08/2025

🎧 On this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we're joined by Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Angus Robertson, who discusses the government's unprecedented investment in the arts. He breaks down how they're supporting new talent and growing the nation's creative scene, from Edinburgh Festival Fringe to a thriving screen sector.

Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/46ZjLkC

12/08/2025

Thinking of attending an artist residency?

Discover the benefits of these programs, from finding creative inspiration to building a supportive community 🎭

Learn how an artist residency can help your creativity. 10 key insights from a South Asian actor at a South Asian artist residency.

06/08/2025

Performer Victor Teodor Dorobantu shares how he brought the iconic character ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ 🖐🏽🖤

Blending magic, prosthetics and emotion in a groundbreaking performance – bringing ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix.

05/08/2025

What is personal branding and what does it mean for you as a performer? Discover tips and manage your online presence with our helpful guide 🤩

Personal branding essentials for actors: how to stand out in a competitive industry from the authors of 'The Jobbing Actor'.

01/08/2025

Everything actors need to know about vertical short-form dramas, from their rise to popularity to whether you should look for roles in them 📱

Are vertical shorts good for actors? Here’s everything you need to know about what vertical short dramas are and why they’re so popular.

30/07/2025

🎥 Take a look at the latest films and TV shows filming in the UK and Ireland next month, including HBO's 'Harry Potter' series and Michael B. Jordan's new thriller.

Films and TV shows filming in the UK and Ireland, including ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’ and ‘Practical Magic 2’

24/07/2025

Survive your theatre run with these top self-care tips from professional theatre actors 🎭

Stay fit and healthy during a theatre show run with these useful tips for actors from professional theatre performers.

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.