Forthcoming Events  

Education
Find out what seminars and individual consultations we are holding this month about studying in the UK or on one of the distance learning courses represented by us.

English
Find out what new courses we have and new events related to learning English.

Creativity and Society
Find out about what arts and governance events we will be running.

Exam Services
Find out what Exams dates we have and any seminars we are holding.

Early Years Parents’ Conference 2013
9.30 – 12.30 p.m. or 2 – 5 p.m. | 3 March 2013 (Sunday) |
Grand Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

The provision of high quality education in the very early stages of a child’s holistic development is of paramount importance. What do you look for when choosing a learning environment for your child? The British Council is going to organise an Early Years Parents’ Conference 2013 on 3 March (Sunday). International education experts will share experience and provide insights into ways where parents can prepare their child for a successful school life.

We will also organise an Early Years Education Conference 2013 on 2 March (Saturday). All teachers or education practitioners are welcome to join.

Details

Live Vibe Hong Kong
7.30 p.m. | 2 March 2013 (Sat)
2.30 p.m. | 3 March 2013 (Sun)
Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Price: $180/$150 (Adults); $150/$120 (Students and Children and Groups of 6+ persons)

Live Vibe, a hip hop, street and contemporary dance educational project was created by the British artist and choreographer Hakeem Onibudo in 2009 at the renowned London dance venue Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The project has toured internationally since then, offering mentorship and development and a rare opportunity for young dance artists to present their work in a professional environment. Supported by the British Council, Live Vibe Hong Kong will showcase emerging young local dance and music talents in an inspirational, interactive atmosphere in two performances. For more details, visit www.britishcouncil.org.hk/arts/livevibehk.

New Engagement‧New Content‧New Perspective
A Forum on the Arts and Cultural Sector in a Digital Age
9.15 a.m. – 5.15 p.m. | 8 March 2013 (Friday)
Lecture Theatre 1 (M3017), Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, 18 Tat Hong Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Fee: HK$200 (Lunch and refreshment included). Enjoy an early-bird offer at HK$140 for registration on or before 18 February.

The rapid spread of digital technology is transforming our daily lives: how we interact with each other and with society. This has a profound impact on arts and creativity, and also creating changes in relationships between the arts sector and their audiences.

This forum brings together digital experts, arts executives and creative thinkers from the UK to enhance knowledge exchange and forge new relationships in Hong Kong, providing arts organisations in the city a platform to learn and share knowledge and experiences of latest digital trends in the UK and Hong Kong. Speakers will engage in a wide discussion about the changes digital technology is bringing to the sector and the opportunities it presents in the future.

Details & registration

THOMAS and the HIDDEN TREASURE – First Time In Hong Kong!
29 March to 1 April 2013
Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre
Ticket prices: from $150 to $550 (available at any HK Ticketing outlets)

It’s a busy time on Sodor for Thomas and his friends as they help The Fat Controller welcome a group of holiday makers. Thomas is taking the visitors on a “Pirates of Sodor Tour”, but he gets distracted at the prospect of finding some long lost treasure. Will Thomas be able to find the treasure and delightful his passengers? Or will he cause confusion and delay and spoil their holiday? With life-size moving engines and an original score of songs, this delightful new musical adventure is fun for everyone!

We are offering two pairs of tickets to the musical. To be in with a chance of winning, simply go to our Facebook fans page on 8 March and answer a simple question. The first two people to submit the correct answer will win 2 tickets (each valued $450). From now until 28 February, you can also enjoy 10% saving on A & B Reserve tickets through online booking at www.hkticketing.com or telephone booking at 31 288 288 with the password “BRITISH”.

European Film Festival 2013
8 p.m. | 23 February 2013 (Sat) Palace ifc
8 p.m. | 1 March 2013 (Fri) Broadway Cinematheque

Collecting more than 25 awards at various international film events including BAFTA, Sundance and The British Independent Film Awards, UK film Tyrannosaur, featured at this year’s European Film Festival and supported by the British Council, is the debut feature film from award-winning British actor Paddy Considine. Joseph (Peter Mullan), a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction, is spiraling into turmoil. A chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah (Olivia Colman), a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own, a secret with devastating consequences for both of them…

For more details on ticketing, please visit www.britishcouncil.org.hk/arts/euff2013.