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Common collocations with drama in American Collocation

drama noun

US /ˈdrɑmə/

modern

contemporary
modern

Wooldridge was also very keen on contemporary American drama, particularly plays by Tennessee Williams.

set in the past

costume
epic
historical
period

exciting and keeping your attention

compelling
engaging
gripping
riveting

Lawn Dogs is a well written, subtle yet compelling drama.

showing life as it really is

gritty
real-life

Six Bend Trap is a gritty northern drama, set in a world of greyhound racing.

having a strong effect

hard-hitting
intense
poignant
powerful

The plot to this powerful drama revolves around a car accident that brings the three characters together.

types of drama

classic
classical
medical
musical
political
popular
psychological
romantic
serious
tragic

Shakespeare’s tragic drama of the “star-crossed” young lovers is seen to be an extraordinary work.

on television or radio

radio
television
TV

Watch out for this brand new TV drama.

the people who the drama is intended for

adult
family
teen

Laura Wade’s beautifully poised family drama was first performed at Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.

the subject or type of drama

comedy
courtroom
crime
hospital
police

This comedy drama is refreshingly honest without being dark, witty without being silly, and most of all compulsive.

be a performer in a drama

appear in
be in
perform
star in

Tim Holt stars in this classic drama.

write a drama

devise
write

Forster had written a drama set in the English Civil War.

make a drama ready for television or stage

direct
produce

She has directed television drama and award-winning short films.

watch a drama

watch

He likes watching Shakespearean drama.

put on a drama

broadcast
put on
stage

The Pavilion Theatre staged some great dramas.

art
comedy
dance
documentary
literature
music
poetry
singing

I’ve always loved dance, drama, music and literature.