... linked to Lion King amid possible Disney change of heart. Page 2 That's mine Actor denied benefits amid new Job Seeker's Allowance tussle. Page 2 4-warned More caution over comedy commissions needed, says Channel 4 chief. Page 3 Contenders ready BBC2 controller Thompson will be a contender for Bin's job. Page 3 SAC of coins Scottish Arts Council to find £2.5 million extra for theatre from ...

... better Extended education is the best, designer David Cockayne tells Tom Conti Leader, page 8 Listen and learn It's 75 years old but still the radio industry is a real challenge for today's actors See page 24 Five not out Birmingham Stage Company celebrates five years of quality drama Backstage, page 29 News 2 Backstage 29 Laadar 8 Obituaries 30 Letters 9 Suppliers 31 Show People 10 Classified ...

... I Allen and Deuchar linked to I SBC as Snowman switches to Glyndebourne. Page 2 I Ad enough I TV ads dispute: Equity invites eight instruction breakers to quit the union. Page 3 Final furlong Matthews favourite for TMA's top job as election deadline beckons. Page 4 Stars for summer Callow, Griffiths and Kelly among big names in 1998 Chichester season. Page 4 Hare-raising Comic's exploding ...

... reached. Page 2 Staff axed More than 100 jobs go as Old Vic serves notice BECTU negotiators ready. Page 2 Extra, extra Angry walk-ons demand action after employer's three month pay delay. Page 3 River chance I Battle hots up to secure prime I time slots for South Bank Show and Theatreland. Page 3 Carte-doff? D'Oyly Carte renaissance under threat unless bigger grants are found. Page 6 CAT ...

... predicts fewer successful Lottery bids under Government watchdog. Page 2 Sidelined no more Victory for walk-ons as television producer blacklists agency. Page 3 Something for everyone Radio 4 pitches for children and families in its Christmas schedule. Page 3 Dramatic cuts Funding body blamed as King's Theatre Southsea ends pro shows. Page 4 Brassed off Bournemouth Sinfonietta axed in attempt ...

... it annual Calls for 12-month consulta tion period for Equity consti- tutional reforms. Page 2 Re-peak fees BBC off-peak deal could i bring up to £2 million royal- i ties windfall. Page 3 i Exhaust fumes Furious Last Salute cast and crew blame ratings war for I transmission switch. Page 3 On the move Arts Council gives green light for producing status to return to Bolton. Page 4 It's Scot bad ...

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