... of TV commissioning Broadcasting, page 29 Floating on Ayr Victor Graham's Players have real staying power See Heydays, page 11 Fun time! In the Principality of Fun, life never stands still Summer, page 23 News 2 Backstage 30 Leader 8 Obituaries 31 Letters 9 Suppliers 32 Show People 10 Classified 34 Heydays 11 Directory 43 Summer 23 OnNertWeek 46 Broadcasting 29 Theatre Week 47 Theatre 12 Light ...

... Axe cash to tat bums of the opera MP urges Gowrie at Commons hearing. Page 2 Investor wants it now Pay up' now. Ain't Misbehavin angel tells pro ducers alter cash delay. Page 3 Wind of success Equity hails landmark win after Tornado court case blows away rivals. Page 3 Bad luck for Billy Glut of musicals blamed as Billy's West End dreams get put on the shelf. Page 4 Religious row ...

... cheers Welsh national theatre campaigner. Page 2 Rights row Producers PRS anger after Glenn Miller show collapses. Page 3 Director's call for inquiry Welsh Office should probe Theatr Clwyd. say Kaut- Howson solicitors Page 4 Temping troubles Trading watchdog cautions actors over 'get rich quick jobs. Page S Move on movies 'Don't just go there do something! Cannes produc ers urge Dorrell. ...

... Broadcasting, page 25 Medical Matters From stress to sore throats, our new column is just what the doctor ordered See page 28 Name strain Why do lead actors seldom see their names in lights these days? Leader feature, page 8 Accounted for Got any tax problems? Need an accountant? Here's the answer See pages 16-18 aaaWNMRRHH News 2 Suppliers 26 Leader 8 Backstage 28 letter? 9 Classified 29 Show ...

... and all that Peter Hepple wonders if this has been a vintage year for new British theatre Leader, page 6 Seasonal cheer Our bumper guide to the country's Christmas Shows continues See pages 16-24 Shock value Tara Conlan congratulates Martin Clunes on his worstbehaviour yet TV review, page 15 3^B*a^9HHHHHpHHHaaBH News 2 Classified 27 Leader 6 Directory 34 Letters 7 On Next Week 38 Obituaries ...

... Small is beautiful Fringe theatres win council battle to keep reduction on licence fees. Page 2 Action station Channel 5 places drama at the forefront of 2000 schedule with 14 commissions. Page 3 New look Late Review revitalised in streamlined arts package for BBC2 winter season. Page 3 Tough step to take I Dance companies say ACE I touring programme 'impos sible' to apply for. Page 4 Scots ...

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... Leader feature, page 8 TVeadmill of glory A revolutionary daytime schedule at BBC Pebble Mill has brought much success See page 25 Wilkie made it A profile of Wilkie Bard, a man who has assured himself a place in music hall history Heydays, page 11 Seconds out Michael Linden talks to an important figure in boxing who also loves the theatre See page 27 News 2 Amateurs 27 Leader 8 Suppliers ...

... threat looms at Covent Garden as ROH redun dancies take effect. Page 2 C 4 comedy Grade pledges Channel 4 will spend more on comedy and drama. Page 3 Another repeat Writing for the BBC just like working for ITV, claims ex-radio drama man. Page 3 Positive to negative Bold new plans launched to revive theatre in Sheffield but jobs may go. Page 4 Good health Redgrave reopens doors with ...

... Theatre seeking arrangement with creditors over debt crisis. Page 2 Broadcaster moves Shock swoop for West End theatre lease in bid to boost Channel 5. Page 3 Going for help Big Break court case man boosted by support from TV presenter Kelly. Page 3 Future's bright Jersey Opera House future secured after arts trust announces takeover. Page 4 West Country fears Uncertainty for arts in Bristol ...

... for it Watch out Sydney Opera House, warns Bristol's expectant arts fraternity See page 8 Pooling resources Actors as agents? Surely not. But it hasn't stopped Actorum for 2 1 years Backstage, page 23 Young at heart Last of the Summer Wine's creator and cast celebrate its 25th anniversary See page 22 lHnT9IWVSVfl^B^H News 2 Backstage 23 Leader 6 Suppliers 24 Letters 7 Classified 26 Show People ...

... pages 25-31 Man for the job Few know more about light entertainment than the versatile Johnny Mans Leader feature, page 8 Arts on air In the studio with the team behind the popular Radio 2 Arts Programme See page 24 Home search Will the Staines Players find a venue before time runs out for them? Amateurs, page 33 News 2 Clubs 32 Leader 8 Amateurs 33 Letters 9 Suppliers 34 Show People 10 ...