Chen Peisi sets new stage to Peking Opera story of '30s

In his new drama, The Stage, which tells the story of Peking Opera artists from the 1930s, comedian Chen Peisi plays the role of a troupe owner, Hou Xiting.

Faced with the dilemma of dealing with difficult government officials on the one hand and with warlords on the other, Hou has to compromise to survive.

Chen's plays have always revolved around stories of misfortune.