We have a number of publications, websites and email updates of importance to arts presenters, curators and programmers. Our catalogues of performing arts groups, directories, and magazines about British artists can help you discover the breadth and diversity of work available from the UK.

Arts professionals can join our mailing list by emailing us about your specific interests.

• eTouring Update
  Our e-mail announcement on theater and dance companies available for touring and information about opportunities to see UK theater and dance performances.

• Performance In Profile
  A directory of UK dance, theater, live art, street art and performance companies as well as independent artists, designed to be a useful working tool for international promoters, venue managers, festival directors and anyone with an interest in British performance.

• On Tour
  A magazine about the British Council's work in theater and dance.  Check out a downloadable version on the Arts Global Hub site.

• Wales Theatre Handbook
  A guide to professional drama and dance in Wales with listings of Welsh practitioners, venues, festivals and resources. Please email us your mailing address to request a copy.

• New Routes
  A magazine with an online edition about "roots" music in the UK and the British Council's work in music.

• Literature Matters
  The British Council's magazine/newsletter on our global literature work.

• New Writing
  An annual anthology of new writing from the UK including poetry, short stories, and sections of novels in progress.  It’s edited each year by working writers for publishers, distributors, promoters and festival directors interested in new British writing.

• Contemporary Writers
  Our online, searchable directory of living UK writers and information about their work.

• BritFilms.com
  Find out about current UK films - both features and shorts - with the online British Films Catalogue.