The Red Detachment of Women marches forward – but to where?
- Written by Antonia Finnane, Professor of Chinese History, University of Melbourne
The Red Detachment of Women was one of just eight model theatrical pieces approved for performance during the Cultural Revolution.Mark GambinoThe National Ballet of China has come to Melbourne armed to the teeth for the Australian premiere of its signature oeuvre, The Red Detachment of Women, first staged in 1964. This strongly narrative work is...





