noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to theatrical performance as an art form, a production, or the field of drama. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
彼女は大学で演劇を専攻している。
She is majoring in drama at university.
来月、新しい演劇が上演される。
A new play will be performed next month.