### Clue: Euphemistic drama, terribly hot physical test (3,8,4)
### Answer: THESCOTTISHPLAY 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Euphemistic drama
*(hot physical test) 
"The Scottish Play" is a euphemism for *Macbeth**,* used instead of the play's name as it is supposed to be unlicky for anyone associated with the theatre to mention the title of the play.