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Image from "Honey" by Ben Ockrent, part of the Tricycle Theatre's "The Great Game: Afghanistan." Image credit: John Haynes
Immerse yourself in 150 years of Afghanistan's culture and history as London’s Tricycle Theatre performs The Great Game.
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Let our actors, writers and directors invade your space—contemporary UK theater is a rich arena of possibilities.


With inventive physical and visual theater, witty and unique text-based productions and techno-savvy multimedia collaborations, contemporary UK theater is a rich arena of possibilities. Come and see why the world looks to the boards of the British stage for the vanguard of theatrical possibilities.
What's On
Search our event listings to find an overview of the exciting performances the British Council is bringing you from across the Atlantic.
Hoipolloi Theatre performs "Floating." Image credit: John Baucher.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Discover how British theater continues to expand the definition of dramatic art through the British Council's main guide to UK drama.
Image detail, Matthew Bourne's "Play Without Words." Image credit: Sheila Burnett.
OUR TOP PICKS
Take a look at our guide to what’s new and cool in British theater both at home and abroad. See also our guide to UK live art, a wild and wonderful realm of performance.
UK hip hop theater performer Benji Reid. Photo credit: Scott Suchman.
WORK WITH US
Are you a presenter, curator, or programmer of a theater or other performance space? Find out more about our partnerships and subscribe to our publications made especially for you.
Image detail - Blast Theory performs 'Can You See Me Now?,' 2001. Image copyright Blast Theory.
STUDY THIS
Is all your world a stage? Learn more about dramatic training and theater programs in the UK. To learn more about UK study abroad in general, see our Education section's guide for prospective students.
Image detail - Forced Entertainment performs "Bloody Mess." Image credit: Hugo Glendinning.
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