"There is a huge, rich seam of Chinese drama and we know almost nothing about it, " he says.

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Tian Yuan Tan of the School of Oriental and African Studies in London is a specialist in the history of Chinese drama.

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It's a prime example of the informal drama Mr. Bowien has become known for since launching Mission Chinese Food just over two years ago.

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