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You Never Touched the Dirt: Tradition and modernity clash in China
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Chinese playwright Zhu Yi's witty play explores the dramatic transformation of China.
  1. You Never Touched the Dirt: Tradition and modernity clash in China
    10:05
    You Never Touched the Dirt: Tradition and modernity clash in China
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  2. Cultural Connections: Choosing performers for the festivals
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    Cultural Connections: Choosing performers for the festivals
  3. MINEFIELD: Reflections
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    MINEFIELD: Reflections
  4. The Power of Plays
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    The Power of Plays
  5. The World in One City: Early years
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    The World in One City: Early years
  6. Matthew Herbert: Strong
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    Matthew Herbert: Strong
  7. New European Songbook: Part One
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    New European Songbook: Part One
  8. Ramy Essam: The Girls in Prison
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    Ramy Essam: The Girls in Prison
  9. Wisdom: A poem by MINEFIELD performer David Jackson
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    Wisdom: A poem by MINEFIELD performer David Jackson
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    Drainage Alley: The pipe explosion
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