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Critical examination in audition for theatrical performance (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

revue

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'theatrical performance' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'critical examination in audition' is the wordplay.
'critical examination' becomes 'review' (I've seen this before).
'in audition' shows a homophone (sound like) (audition can mean hearing).
'review' sounds like 'REVUE'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for revue that I've seen before include "Song and dance entertainment" , "Form of light entertainment" , "Theatrical show" , "Evening of songs and sketches" , "Musical show" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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