Play that could bring tears to one's eyes? (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

hay fever

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'play' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for hay fever that I've seen before include "summer glums?" , "Coward's" , "Allergy - Noel Coward comedy" , "Allergy with asthmatic symptoms caused by pollen or dust" , "Seasonal rhinitis" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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