theatrical plays
Live scripted performances
Theatrical plays are dramatic works written for performance on stage by actors before a live audience.
The term distinguishes stage productions from film, television, or radio drama.
We saw several theatrical plays during our trip to London.
The phrase is somewhat redundant, since plays are theatrical by nature—but it emphasizes the live performance aspect over reading a script.
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- Greek tragedyClassical dramatic form featuring downfall
- tragedy maskSymbol of dramatic misfortune
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
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Motion picture theater
film · movies · motion pictures · television · TV shows
theatrical playsimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
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Theatrical variety entertainment
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