British Council eNews January 2010

January 2010

Emerging playwrights are invited to Royal Court residency

The Royal Court invites emerging playwrights from all parts of the world to participate in their international residency. The residency provides playwrights with a forum to work with leading British writers, directors and performers and to develop a play of their own in the Royal Court.

Dates: 7-31 July
Deadline for Applications: 15 January
For more information

personal statement workshop

Writing a personal statement for a university application can be a daunting. Our new workshop explains clearly what universities look for from their applicants and offers important tips and advice.

Date: 8 January 10:00 - 11:30
Venue: British Council, Crystal House, 12 Hahilazon Street, Ramat Gan
Cost: 400 shekels
For more information and to register

scholarships for postgraduate studies in the uk

OSI scholarships are open to Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel for postgraduate studies at the Universities of Edinburgh and Essex.

For more information and application forms
Deadline for applications:
OSI/ Chevening/ University of Essex: 18 January

OSI/ Chevening/ University of Edinburgh: 2 February

shefaram-london music collaboration

Through the universal language of music, graduates from Beit El Musica and Guildhall School of Music and Drama will explore different styles and combinations of Eastern and Western music. In the second part of the exchange, students will participate in a workshop in Shefaram culminating in a performance of their compositions. Visit supported by BI ARTS.

Dates: 12 - 18 January
Venue: Beit El Musica, Shefaram

creature research workshop

Creaturing is a type of physical theatre created by Scottish physical artist Al Seed in partnership with Moscow's blackSKYwhite theatre group. The training involves an exploration of 'grotesque' and and animal movement. Seed will deliver a workshop into Creaturing in association with the Sandciel Centre and the School of Theatre Dance and Circus. Visit supported by BI ARTS.

Date: 7 January 14:00 - 19:00

For more information and to register or 052 335 1662

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Don't forget, Chevening scholarship for postgraduate studies in the UK deadline is 5 January - apply now.

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