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In the theatre, it's next to the piano (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pit

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'in the theatre' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'it's next to the piano' is the wordplay.
'next to' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'the piano' becomes 'p' (musical abbreviation).
'it' after 'p' is 'PIT'.

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(Other definitions for pit that I've seen before include "Where racing cars refuel" , "Mining hole" , "Coal mine" , "See 9" , "Mine; fruit stone" .)

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