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Did something on stage (5)

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acted

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'did' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "Behaved or played a part" , "did something!" , "appeared on stage" , "Trod the boards" , "Play a role" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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