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Night view of the China National Grand Theatre in Beijing. The theatre will open its doors on September 25. To test the equipment, seven shows including Swan Lake by the National Ballet of China, Dream of Grand Dunhuang by Lanzhou Song and Dance Company, and Tea House by Beijing People's Art Theatre will be staged from September 25 to October 13. The bubble-shaped theatre which is covered by glass and titanium and surrounded by the greenery and water is at the west of Tian'anmen Square. The theatre includes an Opera House with 2,398 seats, a concert hall which can seat 2,019 and a theater with a capacity of 1,035 audience. Photo is taken September 17, 2007. (Xinhua)

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The 1,040-seat theater of the National Grand Theater. The Theater will have its first trial show on September 25. (Xinhua)

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The 2,019-seat concert hall of the National Grand Theater. The Theater will have its first trial show on September 25. (Xinhua)

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A photograph looking down at the red oval staircase in the National Grand Theater, September 18, 2007. The theater will have its first trial show on September 25. (Xinhua)