Metadrama is a literary term that refers to a play or drama that is self-referential or self-conscious about its own dramatic form. This type of drama may include characters who are aware that they are in a play or may mock theatrical conventions and traditions. Synonyms for the term metadrama may include self-referential drama, self-conscious drama, self-referential play, self-aware play, or self-aware drama. Other related terms may include metafiction, metanarrative, or metatheatre. Metadrama is a unique form of drama that challenges audiences to consider the relationship between the theatrical art form and real life, making it an intriguing and thought-provoking genre of literature.