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.
School children in Beijing imagine the future of their city as part of Andy Field's Lookout
After their award-winning run of BURGERZ, Travis Alabanza passes on a recipe for trans artists touring work
For the UK’s Black History Month, we’re sharing some of the contemporary British artists and creatives that excite and inspire us, and who make change happen
The latest advice, funding, resources,and tips for staying creative during the Covid-19 crisis.
Writers from Kazakhstan, Ireland and Australia win the top prizes in our search for fresh international talent
Explore the power of community, with events online and live in Belfast on 14–21 November
Most venues around the UK remain closed this winter. To keep us connected to culture at this time, we're sharing UK theatre and dance performances online.
Filmed on location in the urban and rural green spaces of Hong Kong, this new film from Corey Baker Dance raises awareness of the vital role of nature in all our lives
A list of British Council arts opportunities for artists, creatives, professionals and organisations
Open call from the British Council for UK-international works that combine art, science, digital technology and climate change. Apply by 13 December.
Inviting UK-based artists to submit applications responding to traditional Indian folk art forms. From Project Folk Log in partnership with British Council India. Deadline 30 November.
@UKTheatreDance A Queer playwrighting school! Great opportunity for emerging queer talent 🌈 https://t.co/8PwWaX6aCa
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@UKTheatreDance RT @candocodance: Our dancers are thrilled to be back performing extracts from the striking and exhilarating Face In by Yasmeen Godder.
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@UKTheatreDance "As part of our biggest commitment yet to handing decision-making over to local people, we’re excited to be working… https://t.co/L8qVMkoIPF
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