The Theatre Stories (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2022, The Theatre Stories is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Once upon a time, the country was thriving. The people living in peace and affluence hailed their wise young Emperor. However, the fact was that the Empress Dowager and the Premier were taking the wheel and the young Emperor, too young to take over the rule - in fact he was not interested in it at all - longed for nothing but the world on the other side of the palace walls. He dreamed he could run a theater of folk arts, acrobatics and dramas. One day, the young Emperor discovered a secret path leading out of the imperial cage. He sneaked into it and found he arrived at a long-closed theater where he met Bai Xiaoqing, a lady performer who had bought the property. Having fabricated his identity, the young Emperor started to run a teahouse in cooperation with some freak artists, together making the place a theater of comedy and absurdity...
Who’s in it. The Theatre Stories stars Qin Xiaoxian as 小皇帝, Zhao Xiaotang as Bai Xiao Qing, Meng Hetang as 兰陵 and Zhang Haoyue as 金可儿, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Theatre Stories has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Theatre Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Theatre Stories tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Theatre Stories (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Theatre Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Theatre Stories worth watching?
- The Theatre Stories holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Theatre Stories?
- The Theatre Stories stars Qin Xiaoxian, Zhao Xiaotang, Meng Hetang, Zhang Haoyue and Cao Heyang.
- When was The Theatre Stories released?
- The Theatre Stories was released in 2022.