| PROLOGUE | Introduction to a play or speech, for example |
| QUOTATION | Reproduced part of a speech, for example (9) |
| PROLOGUISE | To speak the introduction to a play (10) |
| REVIVAL | It brings new life to a play, for example (7) |
| REHEARSAL | Tries to enter genuine preliminary to a play? (9) |
| DRAMA | Wee drink to take to a play (5) |
| ROADSHOW | On the way to a play, say, with a touring company of actors (8) |
| BARRIER | Obstacle to a play-write - right? (7) |
| MACBETH | With raincoat on, Elizabeth heads off to a play (7) |
| SCENERY | Painted backdrop to a play (7) |
| SALUTATION | A standard formula of words used to begin/open a letter or speech; or, a greeting generally (10) |
| PRESENTATION | An act of bestowing an award, gift, honour or prize; the manner in which something is displayed; a seminar, show-and-tell or speech; or, a baby's position prior to its birth (12) |
| MIDSUMMERDAY | What might be a light introduction to a Shakespeare play? |
| TRANSCRIPT | A written text of a conversation or speech, based on a recording or notes (10) |
| ABSTRACT | A deliberately non-representational painting or sculpture; or, a summary of an article, book or speech (8) |
| ORATE | To make or give a formal public declaration or speech (5) |
| ANGORA | Welsh or Irish town missing introduction to a yarn (6) |
| AMERICA | Idle introduction to a Mormon leader, and a country (7) |
| DRESSREHEARSAL | Fitting introduction to a costume play |
| IKNOWWHAT | Think 'Wow, a fantastic introduction to a fresh idea!' (1,4,4) |
