| COOPERATING | Firm theatre work when working together (11) |
| HANDINGLOVE | Passing on passion when working together (4,2,5) |
| HANDINHAND | Give up deal when working together |
| OPERATIONAL | Theatre work one left in working order |
| THECOMEDYOF | Yes, doctor: from here, operating theatre work (3,6,2,6) |
| MALINGERING | Avoiding work when lame, ringing the changes (11) |
| PRESTIGIOUS | Respected, sanctimonious, keeping out of acting work when name is forgotten (11) |
| AGAINSTTIME | How to work when early finish is required (7,4) |
| OPERABUFFAS | Music theatre works? Superb Aida I'd missed off touring (5,6) |
| SWEATGLANDS | Lad saw gents mistreated - they work when it's hot (5,6) |
| SAFETYMATCH | It works when it's had a strike |
| PREOPERATIVE | About to enter musical theatre work, over before work in alternative theatre (12) |
| HIPREPLACEMENT | Rent securing quiet location for theatre work (3,11) |
| SURGERY | Theatre work's good when involved in certain lines (7) |
| STAGEMANAGEMENT | Behind-the-scenes theatre work (5,10) |
| SURGICAL | Involving theatre work (8) |
| OPERATION | Poe performance with allowance for theatre work (9) |
| ACCEPTING | Swallowing mushroom in midst of theatre work (9) |
| OPERATOR | Theatre work given to right surgeon, perhaps (8) |
| NOHOPER | One wouldn't be successful drama queen without theatre work |
