What does the cryptic crossword clue "Theatre objected to supporting extra appearing more often than expected (15)" mean?

The definition is "appearing more often than expected". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="extra") + REP (synonym="theatre") + RESENTED (synonym="objected to") = OVERREPRESENTED The answer is OVERREPRESENTED.

Theatre objected to supporting extra appearing more often than expected (15)

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