Cast a peer to perform in theatre? (7)
I believe the answer is:
operate
'perform in theatre?' is the definition.
'operate' can be an answer for 'perform' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'in theatre?' bit.
'cast a peer to' is the wordplay.
'cast' is an anagram indicator.
'a'+'peer'+'to'='apeerto'
'apeerto' with letters rearranged gives 'OPERATE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for operate that I've seen before include "Conduct business in a theatre" , "Make function" , "Carry out surgery" , "Work as a surgeon" , "Control, run, a mcahine say" .)