| ENTERTAINMENT | Performance or show (13) |
| PLAY | Theatrical performance or show (4) |
| SIGNATURETUNE | Music associated with person or show |
| WORTHONESSALT | Efficient, or shows talent that can be developed |
| ENCORE | Meaning "again, more", a French word called by an audience after a concert for a repeated or additional performance; or, the recital or rendition so given (6) |
| BRAVURA | Italian musical term for dash, brilliance or virtuosity in performance; or, any bold or daring display (7) |
| DEBUT | An actor or musician's first public appearance or performance; or, the presentation of an upper-class young woman into fashionable society (5) |
| RAN | A drip or trickle of paint when applied too thickly; a series of performances or unravelled stitches; or, a spell of luck, good or bad (3) |
| RIPSNORTER | Northern American term for an exceptional performance or thing, e.g. a storm or sporting highlight (10) |
| SHOW | Play, musical or other stage performance; or, a public exhibition of horses, dogs, cars, fashion etc (4) |
| TRYOUT | An actor or musician's audition; an athlete's test performance; or, a dry run of a military exercise (3-3) |
| PROMPT | A cue serving to remind an actor of a forgotten line or word during a theatrical performance; or, the time limit for payment due |
| STANDS | Booths from which street food is cooked and sold; adjustable frames or "desks" for holding sheet music during performances; or, companies of flamingos or plovers (6) |
| ACTS | From the Latin for "deeds done", word for exploits or feats; divisions of ballets, dramas, operas or plays; set performances; or, pretences (4) |
| ALLRIGHT | Perfect exam performance -- or just fair? (3,5) |
| REORDAIN | Repeat performance or just playing? (8) |
| GIG | Rock band performance or 50s actor Young |
| SPECTACLE | Impressive performance or display |
| OUTDO | Surpass in performance or execution (5) |
| LIVEACT | Circus performance or concert |
