Milo is a Spotlight Prize Finalist 2025

Published on:
2nd May 2025

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is delighted to announce that Milo Cluett (MA Screen Acting ’25) has been announced as one of the twenty finalists of the Spotlight Prize 2025

The Spotlight Prize, established in the 1950s, offers drama school graduates a valuable opportunity to launch their careers by performing before a panel of industry experts. Each year, over 70 drama schools and universities are invited to nominate a student from their graduating class, and a panel of industry experts selects the finalists based on the quality of their self-tape audition.

Milo will perform alongside the other finalists in a showcase later this summer, where two winners will be announced. Alyssa Thabisile Sibanda (BA Acting ’24) took home the Spotlight Prize for Best Actor (Stage) at last year’s showcase. Milo and Alyssa join the Spotlight Prize’s illustrious group of past nominees and winners, including renowned actors Gwendoline Christie, Jodie Whittaker, Ben Whishaw and BOVTS alum Faye Marsay (FdA Acting ’12).

Milo commented: “I am deeply honoured to be selected as a finalist for the Spotlight Prize 2025. It is such a privilege to be able to represent Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and all the amazing graduates this year!”

This announcement comes a few days days after Milo celebrated with his cohort at an industry screening in London. An Online Showcase is also available to view here. The 2025 MA Screen Acting graduates are now available for representation and casting opportunities – if you would like any additional information or to arrange a meeting with any of our graduates, please don’t hesitate to contact the School.

Congratulations, Milo! We’re so proud of you.

Students relaxing outside of the School
The School is in a beautiful part of Bristol, overlooking a huge park called the Downs. We sometimes take advantage of our close proximity to the Downs during the summer term, practising fight and dance routines, or voice or singing classes! Dan Hall, BA Professional Acting student