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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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In pictures: the National Grand Theatre in Beijing

National Grand Theatre Beijing
A night view of the theatre, designed by the French architect Jean Andreu. Among the building's performance spaces is an opera house Photograph: China Daily/Reuters
National Grand Theater Beijing
The interior of the newly completed theatre Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features
National Grand Theater Beijing
People walking into the new complex Photograph: China Photos/Getty
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A stairwell in the new building Photograph: China Photos/Getty
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An interior view Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features
National Grand Theater Beijing
A view of the stage as lighting tests are carried out Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features
National Grand Theater Beijing
Workers clean the floor outside Photograph: Xing Guangli/AP
National Grand Theater Beijing
A man takes pictures Photograph: China Photos/Getty
National Grand Theater Beijing
People at the entrance to the theatre Photograph: China Photos/Getty
National Grand Theater Beijing
Seating in the opera house Photograph: China Photos/Getty
National Grand Theater Beijing
Labourers work on the water feature in front of the arts complex Photograph: Grace Liang/Reuters
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