We're the British Council’s Theatre and Dance team.
We share the best of contemporary UK performance
and we develop relationships with other countries
through projects such as tours, workshops and collaborations.
From our Blog
A practical guide to touring in Australia
Matt Trueman talks to artists and producers who share practical tips about touring in Australia
Challenging stereotypes: The emergence of Latinx theatre
The exotic Latina, the cleaner, the stripper. How can the UK theatre landscape move on from harmful stereotyping of Latin American voices?
"Art for art's sake is no longer an option"
Exploring the arts, inclusion and Brexit, IETM Hull was a wake-up call, says Lyn Gardner
Round up: Get ready for Edinburgh Showcase 2019
Catch up with the latest stories on our Edinburgh Showcase, which kicks off at the Edinburgh Festivals in August
Featured Projects
What's happening in UK theatre and dance?
Want to catch up with the latest trends in the sector and some of the hottest shows? Join us online from the Edinburgh Festivals in conversation with Paul Burns, Lyn Gardner and Clare Reddington
Announcing the artists on the Artist Development Programme 2019
Discover which UK artists will travel to Edinburgh to experience the Edinburgh Festivals, build international links and develop their careers
Announcing the Edinburgh Showcase 2019 programme
We’re excited to reveal our programme of 30 compelling productions, featuring burgers, blood and #MeToo influences
International event in Hull to explore the reality of inclusion
IETM Hull 2019 is a major European arts networking event that takes place as the UK departs the EU
Featured Artists & Companies
Candoco
25 years young, Candoco Dance Company is a leading company of disabled and non-disabled dancers that commissions world-class choreographers
Kneehigh Theatre
Based in Cornwall, Kneehigh tells stories and creates theatre of humanity from an epic and tiny scale. It works with an ever-changing ensemble of performers, musicians, artists, technicians and administrators
Forced Entertainment
At the forefront of experimental performance for many years, Forced Entertainment aims to reinvent theatre to speak about the times we live in
Stopgap Dance Company
With originality and a dash of poetic realism, Stopgap makes new discoveries about integrating disabled and non-disabled people through dance
Opportunities
Current international opportunities
A list of British Council arts opportunities for artists, creatives, professionals and organisations
International opportunities for UK artists
Want support to work internationally but not sure where to begin? Here’s a quick rundown of funding opportunities that you can apply for
Create new UK-Africa collaborations
nAnA (New Art New Audiences) is calling for proposals for new art created in collaboration by the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. Deadline 19 June.
Three opportunities to attend arts events in Europe
We're awarding bursaries for UK D/deaf and disabled artists to participate in major conferences and a festival in Europe.
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