Beijing Art Exhibition - photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council    

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Arts in the UK   

The UK's arts are amongst the most vibrant in the world - whether in theatres and galleries or in clubs, the streets - or in the virtual world. These pages describe the turn-of-century UK scene and give a wealth of information on what the UK has to offer.

Art, architecture and design        

Art, Architecture and Design are amongst the most powerful and influential areas within the arts in the UK today. This area of the arts covers a vast range of disciplines, from the fine arts through to the very latest in digital technologies. Find out more   
The Lowry Centre, Salford Quays, Manchester, UK - Image © Jon Spaull    

Dance        

The UK dance scene is full of exciting new work - from dance drawing on the street scene to Asian Kathak dance fusions to sleek contemporary ballet. There is a vast range of styles to enjoy. Find out more.   
Diversions Theatre Company: 'From the Desert Through the Forest' - Image © Bill Cooper    

Drama        

Contemporary UK drama is more vibrant than ever before. With everything from new writing and live art to classical texts and physical theatre testing the boundaries of the theatrical form, the drama scene is thriving. Find out more

David Glass Ensemble: 'The Hansel Gretel Machine' - Image © Keith Pattison    

Film and Digital Content        

The film industry in the UK covers a wide range of different areas including Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive Leisure software and Short Films. Find out what's happening in the UK film scene.   
Still from 'Trainspotting' - Image © Film Four    

Literature        

Our Literature Department promotes contemporary and innovative work from the UK to audiences around the world through the British Council's global network. Find out more   
Still from 'The English Patient' - Image © Phil Bray    

Music        

If you're interested in music from the UK and want to know more about the vibrant and diverse landscape of the UK's music scene, whether it's hip hop or folk, find out more from our UK colleagues

learn it live it - credit - Jody Kingzett    

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