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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

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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

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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

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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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