Spotlight

12/01/2026

It was a big night at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes!

Adolescence and One Battle After Another topped the winners' list, while Hamnet won Best Film – Drama! 🏆✨

See the full list of Golden Globes 2026 winners, including Best Film – Drama winner ‘Hamnet’, 'One Battle After Another' and 'Adolescence'.

24/12/2025

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to Spotlight’s 99th year, we’re reflecting on a year of major milestones 💫

From hosting our first-ever Spotlight Conference, to championing members’ interests in government, and expanding wellbeing support through our partnership with Wellbeing in the Arts, 2025 has been all about advocacy, connection and care. None of this would be possible without our dedicated team and the incredible Spotlight community.

With our 100th anniversary coming in 2027, exciting plans are already underway. Thank you for being part of the journey – and wherever this season finds you, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄✨

22/12/2025

Top casting directors share their best tips for standing out as an actor 👀✨

These insights are essential for performers at every stage in their career.

22/12/2025

What makes an actor stand out in today’s industry? Top casting directors share insights on the essential skills they look for, including preparation, professionalism and self-taping ✅

Find out what truly matters to casting directors, from embracing technology to taking care of yourself. Read their essential career advice.

19/12/2025

and casting director Carla Stronge talks about how she got started in casting 🎬

12/12/2025

The enduring great British pantomime is much more than just festive fun! Discover the history, essential characters and the £60 million economic power of panto 🤩

Discover the £60m power of British panto, the UK's vital festive tradition. Learn its origins, meet the Dame, and see why it’s the theatre's lifeblood.

05/12/2025

🌟 We recently caught up with about his career path, what it was like working with the legendary Jodie Foster, and what’s next for him — including the upcoming prequel and an film called The Backrooms.

02/12/2025

Want to know how to stand out as an actor? ✨

In our latest interview, Carla Stronge - the casting director behind 'Game of Thrones', 'Hope Street' and the BAFTA-nominated film 'Kneecap' - reveals what she really looks for on a Spotlight profile and her best advice for self-represented performers.

Casting director Carla Stronge talks ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Hope Street’, and BAFTA-nominated ‘Kneecap’. Get her top advice for actors.

28/11/2025

London’s theatre scene is absolutely glittering this Christmas! ✨

From the return of the hilarious Elf the Musical to the over-the-top panto magic of Sleeping Beauty, we’ve rounded up all the must-see shows on the West End.

Plus, our partners at London Theatre Direct are offering up to 60% off tickets in their Black Friday sale! 🎁

Enjoy these West End shows this Christmas with London Theatre Direct's Black Friday special. 'The Snowman', 'Elf the Musical' and more!

19/11/2025

Which LGBTQ+ character on TV had the biggest impact on you? 🏳️‍🌈

We’re celebrating 8 iconic roles that changed the small screen and the actors who played them, including characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Will & Grace and Killing Eve.

One of Spotlight's external writers explores 8 of the most iconic LGBTQ+ roles on television and the actors who brought them to life.

12/11/2025

✨ Our Meet the Spotlight Team is back! Say hi to Tom, Spotlight’s Global Support Specialist 👋

06/11/2025

🌟 We talked to about her path from modelling to acting, how she landed her first agent in LA, and her favourite career highlights so far.