New ideas in drama (5)

I believe the answer is:

aside

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'drama' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'new ideas' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates anagramming the letters.
'ideas' is an anagram of 'ASIDE'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for aside that I've seen before include "secretly" , "Aides (anag.)" , "Separately" , "Quiet words spoken" , "Actor's line directed solely to audience" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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