2d) Did something on stage (5) A?T??
4d) It is grasped in firm and prompt handling (6) N?T???
5d) Local leader takes nine up to revolutionary leader (5) L?N??
7d) Remark about man having 500 in order (11) ?O???N?M?N?
8d) Data being arranged (11) ?N???M???O?
16d) Ensure obedience from children for certain (7) S???R?E
21d) Serious accent (5) ??A?E