問もん題だい劇げき

noun

problem play; controversial play

A theatrical work that addresses a social, moral, or political issue, often sparking debate. Used in literary and dramatic criticism.

• イプセンの『人にん形ぎょうの家いえ』は代だい表ひょう的てきな問もん題だい劇げきと見みなされている。

  Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' is regarded as a representative problem play.

• この問もん題だい劇げきは当とう時じの社しゃ会かい通つう念ねんに挑ちょう戦せんした。

  This controversial play challenged the social norms of its time.