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The Spotlight Podcast for actors navigating a career in the performing arts.
Every month we release an episode that shines a spotlight on topics that affect the everyday work of performers. Join us as we chat to entertainment industry experts about topics as varied as audition advice, performer working rights, tax, Spotlight membership tips, how projects are cast and more!
🌟 Spotlight – where performers showcase their talent and connect with the world’s best casting professionals and agents working in film, TV, and theatre. Helping great stories happen since 1927. 🌟
With casting studios in the heart of London’s West End and the global reach of parent company Talent Systems, Spotlight is firmly positioned as the cornerstone of the entertainment industry.
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Find out more at https://www.spotlight.com/join-us
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Tips for Self-Assessment Tax Returns, Expenses and Making Tax Digital
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Spotlight on Welsh Culture: An Interview with Minister Jack Sargeant
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Who's Really Deciding the Future of the Arts? Lord Chris Smith Explains
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Nurturing Scottish Talent with Angus Robertson
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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The Secret Life of Agents with Kelly Andrews
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Matt Hood on Spotlight: Everything You Wanted to Know
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Getting Started in Audiobook Narration
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May 29, 2025 |
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Performer Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Arts
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May 16, 2025 |
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How Political Parties Shape Cultural Policy with Stuart Andrew MP
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Impact of Injury on Performers and Production with Tome Levi
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Kharmel Cochrane: Casting 'Bob Marley: One Love', Auditions and Commercials
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Kate Rhodes James on Casting 'Gladiator II'
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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How to Make Your Spotlight Profile Stand Out
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Your Performer Rights
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Thriving During and After Drama School
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Championing Diversity with the Diverse Squad
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Getting Into Drama School
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May 28, 2024 |
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The Gamification of Cinema: Working in Interactive Film
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Tips for Self-Represented Performers
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Inclusion and Representation in Performing Arts with Zoë Alba Farrugia
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Caring for Your Voice in Winter with Nic Redman
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Progressing Your Voice Career with The VO Social
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Disability and Accessibility in Theatre with Robert Softley Gale
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Auditions, Comedy and Social Media with Jonny Weldon
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre Self-taping
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May 20, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Togetherness
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May 06, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Celebration
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Confidence for Young Performers
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Deep Relaxation for Sleep
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation Calming Nerves for Young Performers
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: New Beginnings
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre-Audition for Young Performers
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Envy
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Choice
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Breaking Down Barriers with Tommy Jessop
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: All of You
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Creativity
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Improvisation and All-Female Creative Spaces with Notflix
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Range
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Post-Audition
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming with Aitch Wyley
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Inner Leader
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Light
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Silence
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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Drag as an Art Form with Kevin Grogan a.k.a Veronica Green
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre-Audition
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Presence
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Reignite
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May 10, 2021 |
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Making and Performing Comedic Work with Dave Hearn from Mischief Theatre
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May 06, 2021 |
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Home
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May 04, 2021 |
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Casting and Auditions for TV and Film with Daniel Edwards and Billy Barratt
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Performer and Actor Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Auditioning for theatre with Ella Hickson and Natalie Abrahami
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Staying physically and mentally fit with Barely Methodical Troupe
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Taking a Solo Show to the Edinburgh Fringe
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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Should You Have Multiple Agents as a Young Performer?
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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Producing Theatre with Francesca Moody
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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How Parents and Agents Work Together for Young Performers
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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How to Crowdfund Your Next Project
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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Your Working Rights, Pay and Taxation as a Performer
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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Safety, Harassment and Bullying in the Industry
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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How Young Performers Get Theatre Work
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Pride Month Special: Telling Your Story on Screen
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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Mental Health Support for Actors with Equity
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May 15, 2019 |
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How to Start Writing Your Own Work
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May 01, 2019 |
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Voice and Accent Work with Nina Zendejas
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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Commercial Casting Auditions with Alex Wheeler
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Apr 08, 2019 |
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What are your Transferable Skills as an Actor?
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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Collaboration & Authenticity in Theatre Making with The PappyShow
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Feb 05, 2019 |
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Cultivating Your Creative Passion with Esta Charkham
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Jan 29, 2019 |
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How to Revamp Your Acting Career
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Jan 15, 2019 |
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What Should You Include In A Showreel?
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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Young Performer Rights and Licensing
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Dec 07, 2018 |
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How Do I Prepare For An Audition With An Accent?
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Nov 22, 2018 |
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What Makes For A Good Actor’s Photo?
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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Making Your Own Film Work with Matthew Jacobs Morgan and Laura Kirwan-Ashman
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Oct 31, 2018 |
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How Do I Get An Agent as a Young Performer?
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Oct 09, 2018 |
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How to Self-Tape on Your Phone
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Aug 10, 2018 |
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How to Make Innovative Theatre with Dante or Die
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Aug 03, 2018 |
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Inclusivity and Representation in Drama School with David Mumeni
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Jun 25, 2018 |
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Andy Nyman’s Golden Rules of Acting
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Apr 13, 2018 |