non-realistic drama; fantasy play
A theatrical genre that departs from realistic representation, often incorporating fantasy, symbolism, or dreamlike elements. Used in literary and dramatic criticism.
この劇団は幻想劇を専門に上演している。
This theater company specializes in performing non-realistic drama.
Compound of 幻想 (fantasy, illusion) and 劇 (drama, play). The term is a straightforward combination of its components.