Selected by Theatre and Dance
Here's a selection of some of the things we've been making time to watch and read in lockdown
Blog
Get an insight into hotly discussed issues in theatre and dance and hear from some of the inspiring people we work with – plus our latest opportunities
Covid-19 support
The latest advice, funding, resources, and tips for staying creative during the Covid-19 crisis.
'There is an appetite for our stories to be told, and told authentically'
After their award-winning run of BURGERZ, Travis Alabanza passes on a recipe for trans artists touring work
UK theatre and dance festivals in 2020
Looking for some of the best contemporary performance from the UK and beyond? We've put together a snapshot of UK wide performing arts festivals from January to June
'You don't have to speak for me because I'm here'
Are festivals that look to centre and support otherwise marginalised artists still necessary? Nkenna Akunna looks back at the This is Black festival and explores making space for a plurality of voices within the UK black experience
'We cannot continue to do it for next to no pay'
Theatre criticism is shrinking even as it evolves into newfound spaces and has exploded onto the web. Verity Healey looks at the current state of theatre criticism, talking to freelancers and establishment voices alike to see what must change
Open call: International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020
Are you a promising writer living outside the UK? Would you like to have your story heard by the world? You're invited to submit your scripts for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition
Round up: Edinburgh Showcase 2019
185 delegates from 46 countries attended the British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2019 – our platform for UK theatre and dance companies to introduce their work to international promoters. Catch up with all the latest from this year's Showcase including interviews with artists and companies, video playlists and our recommendations for shows and artists to watch in 2019
"It's a question of being visible"
Does the Fringe have a diversity problem? Artists on our Artist Development Programme talk about their experience at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A practical guide to touring in Australia
Overturn your assumptions, don't presume a western perspective, get to know the festival circuit, and pay attention to geography. Matt Trueman talks to artists and producers who share their tips about touring in Australia
