You use dramatics to refer to activities connected with the theatre and drama, such as acting in plays or producing them.
Angela says she longs to join an amateur dramatics class.
...the university dramatics society.
2. plural noun
You talk about dramatics to express your disapproval of behaviour which seems to show too much emotion, and which you think is done deliberately in order to impress people.
[disapproval]
...another wearisome outbreak of Nancy's dramatics.
dramatics in British English
(drəˈmætɪks)
noun
1. (functioning as singular or plural)
a.
the art of acting or producing plays
b.
dramatic productions
2. (usually functioning as plural)
histrionic behaviour
dramatics in American English
(drəˈmætɪks)
plural noun
1. [usually with sing. v.]
the art of performing or producing plays
2.
plays performed and produced by amateurs
3.
dramatic effect; esp., exaggerated emotionalism
Examples of 'dramatics' in a sentence
dramatics
Look, do me a favour, give me a hand to clear up your dirty dishes and forget the dramatics.
Carlos Acosta No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Tale (2007)