What does the cryptic crossword clue "Press in numbers around important theatre figure (7)" mean?

The definition is "important theatre figure". The wordplay uses a reversal. URGE (synonym="‘press’") in SON (synonym="SON") = SURGEON; definition: "important theatre figure" The answer is SURGEON.

Press in numbers around important theatre figure (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29274 | 12 Across | 2024-01-09 flower

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