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Theatre figure forgets lines - not one starts to supply easy reminders (7)

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I believe the answer is:

dresser

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'theatre' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for dresser that I've seen before include "Sideboard; theatrical assistant" , "One who treats wounds" , "Tool for smoothing" , "Wardrobe assistant" , "One chiding" .)

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