Cryptic crossword clue
Request to return to the stage left behind broken can containing prune? Quite the reverse! 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 4 letter word CURTAIN CALL

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The straight part
We know that "Request to return to the stage/Request to return to the stage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case request to return to the stage/request to return to the stage = curtain call.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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