What does the cryptic crossword clue "Individual entered theatre a long time ago (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "a long time ago". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ONE (synonym="Individual") in STAGE (synonym="theatre") = STONEAGE; definition: "a long time ago" The answer is STONEAGE.

Individual entered theatre a long time ago (5,3)

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