Im a professionally trained actor from overseas and I want to work in the UK. How do I get started?
As with all jobs, to work as an actor in the UK you will need to have a relevant work permit / working visa. You should visit http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ for full information. Familarise yourself with the UK industry by consulting a copy of Contacts, published by Spotlight. This costs 12.00 and is available from all good bookshops, or by visiting our online shop. If you have proof of professional training and / or paid acting work, you can join Spotlight to promote yourself to casting opportunities. Click here to read more about appearing in Spotlight. You may also wish to join the UKs actors union, Equity. For more information visit their website www.equity.org.uk or call 020-7379 6000.
