Cast out from here? (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

stage door

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(Other definitions for stage door that I've seen before include "cast out here?" , "part of theatre" , "Service entrance to theatre" , "Theatre back entrance" , "Theatre rear entrance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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