The theatrical production of Crocodile features a star-studded cast, including Taiwan movie star Winston Chao, actress Zhang Kaili and veteran Hong Kong actress Sheren Tang.

Chao, in his 60s, plays the role of protagonist Shan Wudan. He said: "I think the character I'm portraying is highly talented and ambitious, but he couldn't resist temptation, and in the end, he succumbed to his desires. Playing this role at my age, I feel I can truly understand it.'"

Crocodile will tour around China from May to September, visiting cities including Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Shanghai and Beijing.