The Spotlight Podcast Spotlight

How to navigate the world of performing when you don’t have an agent, and how to make the most of Spotlight as a self-represented performer

Zoë Alba Farrugia shares her story about moving to the UK as a Maltese performer to follow her acting dream, the challenges she faced and how they inspired her to co-found female-led theatre company Prickly Pear Productions.
Prickly Pear Productions champions underrepresented stories and artists and we discuss how that work comes about and the importance of telling stories that are inspired by different cultures and human experiences.
In this hour-long episode, we also talk about:
Who Creative Edinburgh are and what they do within the creative community
The importance of the artistic community
Opportunities for creatives in Scotland
Creating a theatre company and making work
Representation and opportunities for women, particularly migrant women, in the performing arts industry
How the industry can be more inclusive and open itself up to better represent different nationalities and cultures
The similarities and differences of actors' experiences across the world.
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This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more! 
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!

Voice coach Nic Redman gives tips for keeping your voice on top form over the winter and shares advice to help your vocals recover after a cold.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more! 
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!

In the episode, we discuss tips to improve your voice over skills, goal setting and how to meet your career objectives, when to say no to work,  how to start your own podcast, the future of AI and lots more.

Listeners to The Spotlight Podcast can also get a discount code to buy VO Social’s ’The Voiceover Career Planner’ in the episode so be sure to listen out for that!

We speak to theatre-maker and performer Robert Softley Gale about working in Scottish theatre and making the Arts accessible for disabled creatives and audiences.

Actor and comedian Jonny Weldon talks about auditions, making your own work and capitalising on social media success.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more! 
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!