Definition of "theatricals" [the•at•ric•als]

• Plural form of theatrical. (noun)
• Histrionics (noun)

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• "Johnston's love of "theatricals" is well-represented, and if some of his Old Etonian ribaldry sounded better than it reads 20 years on, it is forgivable because the opportunity to indulge his passions is executed engagingly and with such enthusiasm."
• "Amateur theatricals is all right for an occupation for them that hasn't got anything to do nor nowhere to go, but they cause useless agony to an audience."
• "Good-bye, Lady Wolvercote; I hope the fair and the theatricals will be a great success."