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When drama, dance and visual art all come together, what do you call it? They call it 'plat-
form' and they let visiting artists shape it as they please. Appropriately located in Vinzavod,
the venue hosts diverse events united by a mission of exploring distant artistic frontiers.
THEATRE
GOGOL CENTRE
One of the most talked about theatres in Moscow is under constant political pressure due to
its nonconformist position. Gogol Centre is a modern venue that hosts many musical and
dance performances as well as cutting-edge drama. The latter is obviously difficult to appre-
ciate without knowing Russian.
CINEMA
35MM
495-917 1748;
www.kino35mm.ru/en
;
ul Pokrovka 47/24;
Krasnye
Vorota)
Unique in Moscow, this cinema has a policy of showing all films in their original language
with Russian subtitles. The emphasis is on art-house and European films, but Hollywood
sneaks in anyway.
LIVE MUSIC, CINEMA
PIROGI ON MAROSEYKA
If you have ever visited PirOGI's earlier incarnations, you might be surprised by the club's
slick storefront. Inside, it's not dark and it's not grungy. Do not fear, however, as the crucial
elements have not changed: decent food, affordable beer and movies and music every night,
all of which draw the young, broke and beautiful.
DANCE
NEW BALLET
495-265 7510;
www.newballet.ru
;
Novaya Basmannaya ul 25/2;
box of-
fice 11am-7pm; Krasnye Vorota)
If you can't stand to see another
Swan Lake,
you will be pleased to know that the New Bal-
let performs innovative contemporary dance. This performance art, called 'plastic ballet',
incorporates elements of classical and modern dance, as well as pantomime and drama. The
theatre is tiny, providing an up-close look at original, cutting-edge choreography.
