Absurd comedy (5)
I believe the answer is:
farce
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">absurd comedy</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for farce that I've seen before include "eg 'Noises Off'" , "Absurd drama" , "Burlesque" , "Theatrical comedy" , "Ludicrous comedy" .)