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Rings head of theatre as well as players here (9)

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I believe the answer is:

bandstand

'players here' is the definition.
(where musicians might play)

'rings head of theatre as well' is the wordplay.
'rings' becomes 'bands' ('band' can be a synonym of 'ring').
'head of' suggests taking the first letters.
'as well' becomes 'and' (I've seen this in other clues).
The first letter of 'theatre' is 't'.
'bands'+'t'+'and'='BANDSTAND'

'as' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bandstand that I've seen before include "Outdoor concert stage" , "Outdoor music platform" , "place to play?" , "Park structure for musicians" , "park feature?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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