ARTS AND CULTURE
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF CONTEMPORARY UK
Whether you're interested in art, photography, drama, dance, literature, creative writing, film or design, we bring the best of UK culture to you.
We work with professional partners to bring you innovative work through festivals, performances and exhibitions, in addition to a range of projects, programmes, workshops and seminars.
UK arts in Iraq
We are rebuilding partnerships in Iraq to safeguard its unique cultural heritage. Find out more about our work in Iraq.
Art, architecture and design
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http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-aad.htm
We promote British
art, architecture and design through a range of activities and events – including exhibitions, workshops, seminars and conferences, as well as study programmes in the UK for overseas visitors.
Film
We provide support and assistance for selected festivals and events, and help in identifying conference speakers. Find out more about British films on our
Britfilms site.
Drama
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http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-drama.htm
Contemporary UK drama is more vibrant than ever. Explore our database of UK theatre companies, and
find out about our work across all forms of drama.
the selector
Our weekly radio show broadcasts two hours of the latest and best in UK music across the globe, offering you a mix of pop, dance, blues, jazz, roots and reggae.
Find out more
Literature
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http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-literature.htm
Find out about contemporary UK and Commonwealth literature - authors, books, courses, events and projects involving UK authors around the world, or join our global readers on our new interactive book site
enCompassCulture.
