Collocations for drama - noun
1. play/theatre
ADJ.
powerful | classical, contemporary, modern | musical | radio, television/TV | costume, historical | courtroom, hospital, police
Millions follow this hospital drama twice a week.
Millions follow this hospital drama twice a week.
VERB + DRAMA
write
It is very difficult to write good drama.
It is very difficult to write good drama.
produce
the first episode of a new police drama produced for television
the first episode of a new police drama produced for television
DRAMA + NOUN
production | serial, series | festival | critic
the drama critic for the ‘Sunday Times’
the drama critic for the ‘Sunday Times’
school, training
PREP.
in a/the ~
the actors in a drama
the actors in a drama
~ about
a powerful television drama about inner-city life
a powerful television drama about inner-city life
ADJ.
human | real-life
The actor was involved in a real-life drama when he was held up at gunpoint last night.
The actor was involved in a real-life drama when he was held up at gunpoint last night.
DRAMA + VERB
unfold
a collection of people watching the drama unfold outside the nightclub
a collection of people watching the drama unfold outside the nightclub
3. excitement
ADJ.
high
QUANT.
touch
The argument added a touch of drama to an otherwise dull day.
The argument added a touch of drama to an otherwise dull day.
VERB + DRAMA
be full of
The afternoon was full of drama and excitement.
The afternoon was full of drama and excitement.
heighten
The arrival of the police heightened the drama further.
The arrival of the police heightened the drama further.
PHRASES
a moment of drama