A whole series of performances (3)

I believe the answer is:

run

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'series of performances' is the definition.
(as in a theatrical run)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for run that I've seen before include "athletic event" , "Chicken enclosure" , "Manage; function" , "Dash" , "follow a course" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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