'Relationship' on the line

Fans of Beijing People's Art Theater (BPAT) have the classic drama Dragon's Beard Ditch (Longxu Gou) to look forward to, at the Capital Theater until Feb 9, and a new work, Relationship, at its Small Theater from today until Feb 21.

Written by the female playwright Wan Fang, Relationship dwells on the relationships between men and women.

Sha Chenxing is a successful man in his 40s. He has a good job, and his wife loves him. However, he has had a secret lover for many years and is also seeing another woman. Sha's secrets are gradually revealed and he learns that he should shoulder his responsibilities. Sha finally realizes, when he plays around with others, that life will punish him without hesitation.