Experience UK Arts Now
The UK has one of the most active and innovative arts scenes in the world. We bring the best of the UK Arts scene to China through events in
Beijing,
Chongqing,
Guangzhou and
Shanghai.
Design for use, Photographer:Carlo Lavatori Fashion and design are amongst the most powerful and influential areas within the arts in Britain today.
Morcheeba, by Warner Music Plug in and turn it up — there has never been a better time to start listening to the diverse and varied landscape of the UK music scene.
Moore in China, Photographer: Ricky Wong The UK is leading in visual arts and galleries across the globe. We're bringing you the best Young British Artists and their best works.
Dance, British Council image British dance is taking performance art into the twenty-first century. Contemporary UK drama is more vibrant than ever before.
The Merchant of Venice, by Royal Shakespeare Company From dynamic box office hits to challenging, thriving independent cinema, the variety of the UK's cultural landscape is up there on the screen for all to see.
Literature, British Council image It's an exciting time for writing in Britain. We're pushing the envelope all the way to the razor-sharp edge of new British literature.
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UK Arts, Photographer: Chris Nash, Tim Hall,
Are you interested in UK arts? Do you want to attend our arts events in China? Welcome to subscribe to our Arts Ezines. You will also have chance to get free tickets to our various events. AirplayUK Animation Music Video Screening The 4th edition of AirplayUK features another selection of the most creative and entertaining music videos produced in Britain over the past few months. These are for a combination of new artists, up-and-coming bands, and established acts that all have new material released in the UK recently. This edition also includes a director profile, in this case a music video director who has made a significant contribution to music video creativity in the UK over a considerable period. Rupert Jones has directed both acclaimed videos, and short films for more than a decade, and he tells us about his work. Please click here to read more.
International Radio Playwriting Competition 2009
The British Council, in partnership with BBC World Service, launches its 11th International Playwriting Competition on 18 October 2008. The competition invites writers from around the world to write a one-hour radio play on any subject, with the winning entries being broadcast on BBC World Service in November 2009. The closing date for applications will be 31 March 2009. Please click here to read more.
Connections through CultureAre you interested in working with UK cultural organisations? We would like to invite you to participate in our prestigious new programme
Connections through Culture (CtC).