http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/robert_turnbull en http://www.newstatesman.com/theatre/2007/11/china-beijing-ncpa-opera http://www.newstatesman.com/theatre/2007/11/china-beijing-ncpa-opera Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Robert Turnbull The new national theatre in Beijing was designed as a people’s palace, but risks becoming a playground for the rich and famous.

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/dance/2007/07/bolshoi-ballet-company-theatre http://www.newstatesman.com/dance/2007/07/bolshoi-ballet-company-theatre Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT Robert Turnbull The Bolshoi Ballet has risen again, leaving behind dark days of corruption and intrigue.

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