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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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