| AILERONS | Flaps, performing in a role at start of show |
| LEONORA | She's performing in a role that's most unusual (7) |
| ENIGMAS | English magi move mysteriously at start of show to show mysteries (7) |
| MATRONOFHONOUR | Married woman with a role at a wedding (6,2,6) |
| PLAYAPART | Is instrumental in getting a role, at some stage (4,1,4) |
| TAKEAPART | Get a role, at some stage, to give one a stern talking to (4,5) |
| PULLAPART | With influence, get a role, at some stage, to split up (4,5) |
| APART | Had a role, at some stage, made him different (5) |
| PART | Have to leave to get a role, at some stage (4) |
| SWANIN | Casually participate in start of show, endlessly decreasing in size (4,2) |
| QUESTIONMASTER | Quiz compere could be quite a monster about start of show |
| CURTAINUP | Screen in position for start of show (7,2) |
| AILERON | Part of a plane in a role that's disputed (7) |
| CAST | Throw of a fishing line; or, the collective group of actors/actresses performing in a film or play (4) |
| PATRONAGE | Irishman performing, in a fashion, in supporting role |
| CABARET | Performing in a taxicab? Are they part of the floor show? (7) |
| AMONG | ...in the middle of performing in a sporty car (5) |
| SHARPPRACTICE | Do angels have to do it after start of show? It's a bit naughty (5,8) |
| SIDESTEP | Miss start of show despite being organised |
| IDOLISED | Worshipped by fans, I perform song about start of show |
