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• Get tickets for the Hay Festival 2013 at Hay-on-Wye

  Get tickets for Hay Festival 2013

  Get tickets for Hay Festival 2013

  Join us for the British Council series at Hay Festival 2013 in Hay-on-Wye (Wales), showcasing some of the UK's very best writers: Sebastian Faulks, Howard Jacobson, Will Self, Rose Tremain. The festival itself takes place on 23 May to 2 June. Click through for details and links to tickets.

• Visit The English Effect exhibition in London, 4 April - 29 June 2013

  The English Effect exhibition, London

  The English Effect exhibition

  The English Effect is an exhibition at the British Council in London, examining the impact and value of the English language. It is open from 4 April until 30 June 2013. Watch this one-minute preview, visit us at our offices in Spring Gardens and join the conversation on Twitter: #EnglishEffect

• Derry~Londonderry City of Culture 2013 video

  UK City of Culture 2013

  UK City of Culture 2013

  See interviews with some of the artists and arts professionals we are supporting during the inaugural UK City of Culture Derry~Londonderry 2013 and find out about the international ambition of our involvement. You can also find links to the City of Culture programme of events and activities.

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• Read why cultural connections are good for UK business

  People experiencing UK culture is good for UK business

  Our newest report finds that people who take part in UK cultural activities are more likely to want to do business with the UK, as the British Council’s Anne Bostanci and Paul Howson explain.

• Not what you say, but how you say it

  Voice coach Helen Ashton talks UK accents.

• 'Roadkill' play on sex trafficking

  On the Chicago debut of this awarded play.

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