Leandra Lawler is here to tell you all about this year’s upcoming Young Actor of Mann and is joined by last year’s winner.

Director of the smash hit Guys and Dolls David Dawson comes to the studio to tell us about his work with Kensington Arts group Connections.

And, the rabbit is out the hat, local magician Giles Beaumont is here to let us know what it takes to make it into the Isle of Man Magician’s Circle

And there's not long left to see an exhibition in the north of the Island detailing the ups and downs of Jurby.

Link to video: https://youtube/CAip7eOXq0c

Also tonight, we head South for a community art exhibition with a difference, as photographer Jimmy Thistle takes us on a personal journey with his wild wanderings. As ever, we’d love to hear about your artistic endeavours, so if you have something you think we should feature, you can email us - spotlight@ manxradio.com. 

Also, Peter Shimmin tells us about the journey that led him back to the Island - to take on a role that will see him developing the Arts Centre where he once studied his craft.

And we get a wee taste of Trip's new album 'Drop for Neptune', with a song written by Manx fiddle player Isla Callister.

Christy DeHaven speaks with Douglas Choral Union Director David Dawson along with 'Quasimodo' Jonathan Sleight and 'Esmerelda' Leah Carter, giving us a fascinating insight into the preparation of the major theatre production "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".  

Also this week, Bethany DeLeigh Runciman from the Isle of Man Poetry Society gives us the details on the young persons' Poetry Trail and shares her experiences using poetry as a wellbeing tool, while 11 yr old Alfie Owen shares his own literary talents, along with fellow poet and Mum Sarah and little sister Ava. 

Also this week: how would you like to see your artwork adorning the walls of the brand new Steam Packet vessel? Business Development Manager Richard Heard reveals how you could have your art immortalised in a floating gallery...

Don’t forget if you have any art related stories you think we should cover here on Spotlight, please do get in touch – you can email spotlight@manxradio.com 

Howard Caine chats with President of the Manx Amateur Dramatics Federation Michael Lees, about the fast approaching One Act Play Festival; while Christy DeHaven speaks with Norwegian musician Jon Lightfield, who is embarking on an exciting new multimedia venture in 2022 with 'Power On Music'. 
 

Michelle chats to Writer, Actor and Director Alex Duncan about his brand new radio play "Garden of Teeth and Claws", which will be exclusively played on Manx Radio on December 28th.

And Felipe Kowalczuk from Open Water Films talks to Michelle about his journey from Brazil to the Isle of Man.