Possible Clues:

• Make light of
• Make light of being out of order and try to land
• Not make a lot of pounds in reduced wage
• Keep it discreet, as depression needs a stage
• Drink before performance making one stress less
• Be discreet about what's not put across as a solution - it has the shadow of a gunman?
• Treat as unimportant
• Make light of sad performance
• Don't make a big fuss about miserable production
• Attach less importance to drink and fun