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Shanghai

We have left Beijing and we are now in the fantastic city of Shanghai. On first impressions its seems far more relaxed and western in appearance compared to Beijing. Apart from a dinner hosted in our honour last night and a stage call, I haven’t seen too much.

The last week in Beijing was great. We opened with The Sleeping Beauty and a Triple Bill. Both seemed to go down very well, and the audiences were very appreciative. On a tourist note I went to The Great Wall of China which is absolutely incredible. It goes on for as far as the eye can see it truly is a magical place where in which you feel at great peace.

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