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The winning play in the English as a Second Language category, , by Fernanda Jaber will be broadcast on the BBC World Service Saturday 17 Dec @ 20.00 GMT with a cast including Meera Syal and Vincent Ebrahim.

Lasha Bugadze’s play , which won the English as a First Language category, will be broadcast Saturday 31 December @ 20.00 GMT, starring Toby Jones and Indira Varma.

We have worked in partnership with Julie's Bicycle on the and publications, which examine different elements of the relationship between the arts and climate change.

1927 - The Animals and Children took to the Streets. Photo: Nick Flintoff
Photo: Digital Theatre Photo: John Haynes Photo: Nick Flintoff

Gulf Stage

A unique digital project bringing theatre from the Middle East to a global audience - six original productions are now available to view for free on a dedicated section of the Digital Theatre website.

The Great Game: Afghanistan

Tricycle Theatre toured the USA with - their epic theatrical exploration of foreign engagement in the country over the last 150 years.

Edinburgh Showcase 2011

Our biennial platform of contemporary UK performance took place during the Edinburgh Fringe and featured some of the most outstanding small and middle-scale touring productions made in the UK.

A unique digital project bringing theatre from the Middle East to a global audience - six original productions are now available to view for free on a dedicated section of the Digital Theatre website.

Tricycle Theatre toured the USA with - their epic theatrical exploration of foreign engagement in the country over the last 150 years.

Our biennial platform of contemporary UK performance took place during the Edinburgh Fringe and featured some of the most outstanding small and middle-scale touring productions made in the UK.

We are a cultural relations agency so our work in drama aims to engage with people and audiences all over the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK. You can find out more about how and with whom we work here.

Every year we support a range of different drama activities around the world. Find out more about some recent and forthcoming projects.

Find out about our specialist publications and websites such as Performance in Profile - our guide to UK performing arts companies and artists that are creating interesting work available for international touring.

Performance in Profile includes statements on artistic policy, details of shows available for international touring, and contact information for selected UK artists and companies working across the disciplines of dance, drama, live art, and outdoor work.

We provide some specialist information about drama education in the UK, but for the most comprehensive information on studying in the UK, including performing arts, see the main British Council education site at EducationUK.
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