Was doing so well until becalmed in Tyneside.These will help
6d Lion-tamer , heading off some applause, moves closer. ??d?o???s [The s comes from 19a "Whne stick's brought down, does it break into pieces ?r?h??t?a- can't see wordplay but only orchestra seems to fit]
14a Extreme intelligence ????a . Afraid no idea how to parse this.
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