Tense situation in theatrical work (5)

I believe the answer is:

drama

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This clue could be a double definition.

'tense situation' is the first definition.
'drama' can be an answer for 'situation' (I have seen 'Emotional situation' mean 'drama' so perhaps 'situation' could also mean 'drama'). I am unsure of the 'tense' bit.

'theatrical work' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for drama that I've seen before include "Exciting play or event" , "sensation" , "shared interest of 6 & 12 [VERDI & SHAKESPEARE]" , "Literary genre for the theatre" , "Play (as a genre)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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