dramatisation

/ˌdræmətɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of adapting a story, event, or book into a play, film, or television show.
    • The dramatisation of the novel was praised for staying true to the original story.
    • The radio dramatisation brought the characters to life through voice acting.
    • They are working on a dramatisation of the historical battle for a TV series.
  2. A version of a story or event that has been adapted for performance.
    • The film is a dramatisation of real events that happened in the 1980s.
    • The documentary included a dramatisation of the explorer's journey.
    • We watched a dramatisation of the fairy tale at the children's theater.