noun
outdoor play; open-air theater; pageant
Refers to theatrical performances held outdoors, including historical pageants and modern open-air productions.
夏になると、公園で野外劇が上演される。
In summer, outdoor plays are performed in the park.
この町では毎年、歴史を題材にした野外劇が行われる。
Every year in this town, an outdoor historical pageant is held.
劇 is a general term for a play or drama, not necessarily outdoors.
Compound of 野外 (outdoors) and 劇 (play, drama).