Friday, 19 March 2021

Web Drama: De Yun Theater

Title: De Yun Theater
Chinese Title: 德云瓦舍第一季 / De Yun Wa She Di Yi Ji
Broadcast Website: iQIYI

Broadcast Date: TBA

Genre: Comedy, Historical
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 30
Director: Qi Xiaohui
Screenwriter: Shu Huan
Production Company: IQIYI, HUAXIAJUDE, Cultural Investment Holdings (CIH)
Chief Producer: Guo Degang
Origin: China

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

Set in the ancient times, the story follows a young emperor who leads a double life as he works in the theater with a group of artists.

In a certain dynasty that is prosperous and peaceful, the people praise the young emperor for being brilliant and wise. In reality, the emperor has not yet taken power because it remains in the hands of the Queen Mother and the emperor's uncle. Uninterested with government affairs, the emperor simply wants to go outside the palace to travel and feed his obsession for the opera.

One day, the emperor discovers a secret passage. When he quietly slips out, he is surprised to find that at the end of the passage is a theater house that is about to reopen its doors to the public. As he meets its owner Bai Xiaoqing (Zhao Xiaotong), he conceals his true identity to associate with a group of wonderful artists. Being one with the people, the emperor goes through several ups and downs in his journey to become an excellent ruler.

Fun Facts

The booting ceremony was held on March 16, 2021.
It was announced on May 20, 2021 that filming has wrapped after 65 days.
It is THE9 member Zhao Xiaotang's first time playing the female lead in a drama and her first acting project since joining Youth with You 2 in 2020.
It is produced by Deyunshe founder Guo Degang and features many crosstalk (xiangsheng) actors from Deyunshe.

Cast

	Qin Xiaoxian as Xiao Huangdi
	Zhao Xiaotang as Bai Xiaoqing
	Meng Hetang as Lan Ling
	Zhang Haoyue as Jin Ke'er
	Cao Heyang as Xin Baoyang
	Li Hedong as Ouyang Guapeng