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
Top 10 tips for touring internationally
As the Edinburgh Festivals kick off, the British Council’s very own Andrew Jones shares some expert advice
"Shared stories keep us together"
Will artists from the UK and EU work together after Brexit? Andy Field and Krista Burāne discuss their collaboration
Open call for d/Deaf or disabled practitioners
We’re offering bursaries for artists and producers to attend IETM in Munich
An Indian playwright's view of UK theatre
Anupama Chandrasekhar, the first international Writer in Residence at the National Theatre, talks about taking risks, losing inspiration, and discovering British theatre
Featured Projects
Our search is on for Edinburgh Showcase 2019 artists
Announcing dates and inviting applications to be part of our platform of UK performance for international promoters
Unlimited 2018 presents the latest in disability-led arts
What is the future for disabled artists? Unlimited 2018 starts in September – experience it live or online!
34 UK artists travel overseas to build creative links
The Artists' International Development Fund helps talented individuals explore work outside the UK and kickstart their international careers
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
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
Apply to attend IETM Munich
We’re offering bursaries for d/Deaf and disabled artists and producers to attend IETM in Munich — a major European performing arts networking event
Apply now for the DICE fund
Calling all creative and social enterprises – we are offering grants for UK organisations to develop partnerships in: Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan or South Africa
International opportunities for UK artists
Looking to work internationally but not sure where to begin? Here’s a quick rundown of funding opportunities that you can apply for
Current and upcoming international opportunities
A list of British Council Arts opportunities for artists, creatives, professionals and organisations
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