... agent Mel Kenyon knows just what it takes for a script to make it big time See page 8 Nation-wide Channel 4 is developing its regional output with a new unit based in Glasgow Broadcasting, page 26 Know your rights D Michael Rose outlines the pitfalls of adapting work for the musical stage See page 28 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 26 Book Service 27 Backstage ...

... the atre group ACT predicted as bid talks continue. Page 2 Trouble In store Foreign actors row erupts again over BBC film My Son the Fanatic. Page 3 Angry reaction Performer's fury over Equity ads dispute warning against his agent. Page 3 Early bath Wrongful dismissal claim by ex-Chichester administrator settled before hearing. Page 4 Punishment awaits Newcastle Tyne Theatre and Opera House ...

... Staff at London opera houses to join forces in lobby against Smith plans. Page 2 Better together? BECTU and Directors Guild may merge, according to industry rumours. Page 3 Keynes on the Idea Ambassador empire expands again as group wins Milton Keynes deal. Page 4 Full steam ahead Sacked theatre manager set to press ahead with Chichester tribunal. Page 4 In the red Liquidators to investigate ...

... See pages 22-23 Time to look back Our round-up of 1997 is the definitive summary of a bumpy year for theatre Leader feature, page 6 Funny, ha ha i Lisa Martland surveys the best audio comedy tapes for the festive season See page 31 Christmas cheer Panto fun continues and our 12 page pull-out is the I only guide you need Pantomime, pages 15-29 i News 2 Suppliers 32 Leader 6 Classified 34 ...

... to dance/drama students. Page 2 vqhibj private) ROH staff could face employ ment in private sector before redevelopment in '97. Page 2 tiara uays Scottish Television crews are being overworked, claims BECTU. Page 3 i No Boob battle) Yentob denies ratings war as BBC's new look daytime schedule announced. Page 3 Cliff tops plan Apollo set to turn Folke stone's Leas Cliff Hall into top ...

... I Gallery First Nighters', the world's oldest theatre club, to close after 100 years. Page 2 I Qtoum party Unique Broadcasting dis tances itself from Noel Edmonds' outburst. Page 3 Blacked out Jeremy Irons has not even been offered blacking up role, critics are told. Page 3 Blgantranc* Mixed reactions to latest Home Office report on stage hypnotism. Page 4 Taking wing Paul McCartney's 'Fame' ...

... mounts as Arts Council prepares for Drama White Paper launch. Page 2 Regions need reviving Set up a Scottish Channel 4, television chief Moffat urges Cunningham. Page 3 And that's good sense Give theatre managers greater freedom, magician Daniels tells councils. Page 4 Sweating tt out Warm weather blamed for box office slump at Norwich's Theatre Royal. Page 4 Purely selective Industry Forum: ...

... Showcase See pages 22-27 Battle stations Two very different 1 8th Century actors, but who had the upper hand? Heydays, page 11 Join the chorus All dancing and on the radio. It must be the latest Radio 2 classic musical See page 30 Making a nest Sadler's Wells' new home at the Peacock should boost a neglected West End area Backstage, page 31 New 2 Suppliers 32 Leader 8 Obituaries 33 Letters 9 ...

... rise after talks. Page 2 No go I Delfont Mackintosh theatre I group rejects Biggs Mayfair I consultancy plans. Page 2 I On the move I New Stoll Moss association to I benefit commercial producer Paddy Wilson. Page 2 Clubbing it Equity lines up best ever I deal for variety as talks con tinue with clubs. Page 3 Travel Stateside American expansion on the cards through northern agents' link-up. ...

... 25 Back by demand Remember Christmas fun with back copies of The Stage 's panto reviews See page 13 Out of vogue Ian Watson asks, is the Stephen Joseph Theatre an outmoded venue? Leader feature, page 8 In safe hands Get to grips with legal, financial and insurance matters with our guide See pages 26-27 News 2 Obituaries 29 Leadef 8 Suppliers 30 Letters 9 Classified 32 Show People 10 Directory ...

... Jam Westminster parking initiative not attracting business, councillor admits. Page 2 Indie action British independents planning expansion of mini-series and TV movies. Page 3 Qloomy news Council funding crisis strikes again now jobs are on the line in Leicester. Page 4 On to pastures new Sheffield sensation as Morris quits Plymouth for Crucible and Lyceum. Page 4 Don't wannabe Spice Girls ...

... 11 Clever tactics If Rupert Murdoch has his way, BSkyB will have a big stake in digital broadcasting See page 24 Fresh fields Barbican arts director Graham Sheffield reveals what's in store at the venue See page 8 Good move What the Arts Council's funding scheme means for dance and drama students Backstage, page 25 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 24 Backstace ...