http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/david_benedict en http://www.newstatesman.com/200507180041 http://www.newstatesman.com/200507180041 Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT David Benedict Opera - David Benedict is seduced by the thrilling exoticism of a scantily clad queen of the Nile

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/200411010037 http://www.newstatesman.com/200411010037 Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT David Benedict Showbiz - A star exiting stage left is nothing new for the West End, writes David Benedict, but losing its leading man might cost The Producers dear

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/200410040035 http://www.newstatesman.com/200410040035 Mon, 04 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT David Benedict Gramophone magazine has chosen six famous faces to endorse the nominees for the title of Classical Record of the Year. Why? David Benedict has a few suggestions

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/200408160021 http://www.newstatesman.com/200408160021 Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:00:00 GMT David Benedict With more shows every year, you might think that Scotland's annual arts bazaar was alive and kicking. But quality has plunged, and the average size of a Fringe audience is just 11. There's no doubt about it, writes David Benedict, it's curtains for this festival

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