Meaning

• A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue

• Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)

• Theatrical plays in general

• A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play

• Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.