The leading characters of intimate revue excite anger (3)
I believe the answer is:
ire
'anger' is the definition.
(ire is intense rage)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Paddy" , "Intense anger" , "Fury" , "Losing head" , "Anger, rage" .)