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Our global arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations that link thousands of artists and cultural institutions around the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK.  

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The Uncommercial Traveller

Inspired by Dickens's collection of journalistic writings, Arcola Theatre and Punchdrunk Enrichment will lead a unique series of collaborations in cities across Asia and Australia, creating theatrical audio-guided journeys in each location.

International Fashion Showcase

Presenting work from around the world on the theme of ‘Emerging Talent’, embassies and cultural institutes in London will exhibit the work of up-and-coming fashion designers from their country, in parallel with London Fashion Week.

Protein Dance tour 'LOL (lots of love)'

Following a visit by Arab artists and theatre professionals to the British Council’s Edinburgh Showcase, the award-winning company Protein Dance will present 'LOL (lots of love)' in Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco and Palestine in February 2012.

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Creative Coalitions in Sudan

We are supporting two UK artists, Ty and Pen Pastwn, to visit Sudan to perform and collaborate with local artists in Khartoum and Port Sudan during February. The festival in Port Sudan will be the first music event there of its kind for over 30 years.

Musicians in Residence: China

Imogen Heap, Jamie Woon, Gareth Bonello and Matthew Bourne have been chosen to take part in a six week residency programme in China, designed to enable innovative British musicians to explore new musical territory and reach new audiences.

William Blake and British Visionary Art

This exhibition at the Pushkin State Museum introduces the work of the outstanding English poet and artist William Blake, focusing on etchings, watercolours and tempera, alongside paintings by other British masters of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Artists International Development Fund

Liz Forgan, Chair of the Arts Council England, has announced the launch of a £750,000 fund which will support English artists to travel, explore and collaborate internationally, developing markets and audiences overseas for their work. Full details of the Artists International Development Fund will be announced by the British Council and Arts Council England on Wednesday 29 February.

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