This month, new episodes are released on ‘A Spotlight On’, a brand new video streaming service

A Spotlight On, a new streaming service aims to shine a light on everyone who makes theatre possible. Hosted by Radio and TV broadcaster Penny Smith, TV and West End theatre star Mel Giedroyc and deputy editor of The Stage, Matt Hemley, this highly anticipated platform launched last month.

Available from now, theatre enthusiasts from across the globe can celebrate their passion for theatre by subscribing to the platform. Amongst a host of other exciting content, are candid, personal interviews, which break the fourth wall and place the spotlight directly on the inspiring artists working in theatre.

New episodes being released this month include: renowned British actress Samantha Bond (James Bond and Downton Abbey), West End stars Rob Madge (My Son’s a Queer (but What Can You Do?)), Jamie Muscato (Heathers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Tony & Olivier nominated choreographer Ellen Kane (Matilda the Musical, Stage and Screen), Olivier award winning actress Janie Dee (Follies, Sondheim’s Old Friends) and legendary award-winning choreographer Dame Arlene Philips.

From this Saturday (27th May 2023) as an exclusive preview to annual members, they will get an exclusive first look at A Spotlight On Leading Ladies, a concert featuring west end stars Alexia Khadime (currently playing Elphaba in Wicked),Christine Allado (Hamilton, Prince of Egypt) and Emma Hatton (Wicked, Evita, We Will Rock You).

Featuring songs from much loved musicals including Follies, Evita, Wicked, Annie Get Your Gun and more this intimate concert – which can be streamed directly to your living room – is a glorious celebration of leading ladies.

Coming soon A Spotlight On, blogger and writer Mickey Jo Boucher (Mickey Jo’s Theatre Blog)will also shine the light on the unsung heroes of theatre, including Rebecca Pitt (Graphic Designer), John Bullied (Illusion Designer), Tome Levi (Injury Prevention Consultant) and Danny Kaan (Photographer). As well as further concerts plus an exciting new series of Industry Masterclasses will begin soon.

Previous episodes streaming now include: actress and award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti OBE (Life of Pi, Hamnet), Sir Simon Russell Beale CBE (The Lehman Trilogy), Olivier nominated Queen Natalie May Paris (SIX) andcurrently starring in Newsies as Jack Kelly Michael Ahomka-Lindsay.

A Spotlight On is available to stream, download and enjoy now.

To find out more about ‘A Spotlight On’, visit here…

Written by Theatrefullstop