... the showmen See page 10 Work is peachy Martin Sadofski could be the new northern light as far as writing's concerned See TV feature, page 27 Back to his roots Michael Linden fondly recalls the West End of his youth See Heydays, page 13 Long live the King The Light Programme returns with Elvis tributes and the laughter ladies See page 26 I Nes 2 Leader 10 Letters 11 Show People 12 Heydays 13 TV ...

... Bush Successor sought as Drom- goole announces departure from the Bush. Page 2 Give us money Desperate Donmar in £400,000 plea to help save in-house productions. Page 2 Summer of content New owner for pier, and rep returns in East Anglian sum mer season boosts. Page 3 Stands by her man Nolan in awards stay-away after husband charged with theft from Carson. Page 3 Wharf worries Council alleges ...

... ab solutely right to turn down Cardiff opera bid. Page 2 Euro TV action Unions take protests to Brussels as EU television quotas row escalates. Page 3 Blooming again Bournemouth boosted by redevelopment plans for the Winter Gardens. Page 3 No need for penalties Reassurance for refurbishing regional theatres over future of RAB grants. Page 4 A different tune Ex-Riverdance star Flatley ...

... feature, page 8 Faking it Canned laughter is out of control, so how about some real giggles for a change? See page 29 Seaside attraction Brighton Festival celebrates its 30th birthday with an exciting new programme See page 31 Steppin' out All you needed to know about Dance World 1996 now a fortnight away! Preview, page 23 News 2 Backstage 30 Leader 8 Suppliers 32 Letters 9 Obituaries 33 Show ...

... in the cold as Millennium Commission rej ects opera house plan. Page 2 Writer's block Harvey and de Jongh dispute is a storm in a tea cup, says ETT director. Page 2 It was my Big Break, claims aggrieved game show man in writ row. Page 3 Holy acts Christian satellite station promises new TV opportuni ties for entertainers. Page 3 Fresh pasters* New management brought in as Tewkesbury ...

... attract more viewers Broadcasting, page 24 Jumbo laughs Entertainers have found a new place to perform at 30,(XX)ft to be precise See page 8 Stage queens Patrick Ncwley recounts afternoon drag acts in the the Black Cap pub Heydays, page 11 Customer service Theatre facilities need updating in order to satisfy the needs of the customer See page 25 News 2 Backside 25 Leader 8 Obituaries 27 ...

... It's no mystery four pages of Magic Illusion for you to wonder at See pace 27 Tech heaven AH the information you need for this year's A BIT Trade Show See page 32 Shining example Colin Salmon discusses his rags to riches story in Look Who's Talking See page 20 News 2 ABTT Preview 32 leader 10 Supplier* 43 Letters 11 Obituaries 36 Snr-Peopto 12 Classified 37 Heydays 13 Directory 47 Broadcast** ...

... Theatre Royal Stratford East rocked by the death of Ken Hill. Page 2 Stunt tragaxty Horrified performers speak of sword death man's last moments. Page 3 ttoafttt warning Entertainment agents go up in smoke over fume-filled venues. Page 3 Panto cash palaver Panto producer Redgrave must cough up. say furious stars. Page 4 Nude awakening Ballet dancer tells of her nude French nightmare. Page 5 ...

... 10 Get out more! This week's supplement looks at the growing outdoor events industry See page 23 Blind ratings Does the ITC recognise the constant war between popularity and decency? Broadcasting, page 29 Good composure Meet the woman who is singlehandedly organising a revival of Faure's work Backstage, page 32 News 2 Suppliers 30 Leader 10 Backstage 32 Letters 11 Obituaries 33 Show People 12 ...

... London's Etcetera theatre must raise £30,000 to clinch FSA grant. Page 2 Mr T U-turn Government turnaround puts Mr T back on the British stage this panto season. Page 3 Licence to confuse Entertainment licensing grey areas cause confusion among Welsh club acts. Page 3 Hardly adventurous Overseas companies perform to empty houses as Edinburgh audiences play it safe. Page 4 Fringe flak Rethink ...

... crew members turn their wrath on BECTU after Dominion dispute. Page 2 Law unto themselves Fifty per cent of dance companies are breaking the law, survey reveals. Page 3 Panto peril Scottish panto fear as Glasgow reconsiders its joint production tradition. Page 4 Right royal night Seeing stars at the Royal Variety Performance and the pictures to prove it! Page 5 Plea for information Whitehall ...

... launched a.s Jolson stage worker injured on set. Page 2 Panto plunges Leicester panto called off after De Montfort Hall declared unsafe. Page 3 Room for manoeuvre Apollo Leisure bids to run Southport Theatre and Floral Hall. Page 3 Keeping optimism Scottish Arts Council rethink gives new hope to Glasgow theatre project. Page 4 Vote of confidence Home Office panel declares stage hypnotism is ...