... the money Globe doubles Sunday perfor mances to raise funds after Lottery failure. Page 2 Seeking skills BBC entertainment chief Paul Jackson favourite for talent liaison job. Page 3 Avoiding the rap Channel 4 gay drama Queer As Folk escapes ITC censure despite 163 complaints. Page 3 Moving on Welsh artistic exodus feared as ACW confirms bias towards two super-companies. Page 4 Where were they ...

... The Lion King gives black performers a rare chance to shine in the West Find Leader feature, page 6 Cops on the box A working guide to writing the perfect script for TV's top police dramas See page 22 Walk the Plank All aboard lor Britain's only shipboard touring theatre company Backstage, page 27 ^^^p^BuwmnwiW-- ___? News 2 Backstage 26 Leader 6 Suppliers 28 Letters 7 Obituaries 29 Show ...

... Carnival time Leeds plays host to an innovative spin on Handel's Messiah Leader feature, page 8 Suits you Puppetry is taking Britain by storm, thanks to interest from the adult market See page 27 Where there's a will ES Willard took on the small matter of playing over 100 parts in just four years Heydays, page 11 Nam 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Edinburgh TV 23 Backstage 27 ...

... Devolution endangers the arts in England, says G Laurence Harbottle Leader feature, page 8 Desert delights Wilson, Keppel and Betty hit the heights of fame with their sand dance routine Heydays, page U Real appeal Charismatic and watchable stars can make or break television programmes See page 25 Npas 2 Book Service 27 Leader 8 Suppliers 28 Letters 9 Classified 29 Show People 10 Directory 43 ...

... warns watchdog. Page 2 Race against the clock ROH will not be ready in time for handover, says executive director Michael Kaiser. Page 2 Trouble In the ranks Carlton and Granada in revolt over Liddiment's ITV prime- time changes. Page 3 Rescue remedy Bolton Octagon faces a reprieve as supporters on target for £100,000 fundraise. Page 4 Animal welfare Parliamentary group calls for licences for ...

... is a turn-off for today's starstruck kids. Page 2 Paper chase Police appeal to Stage readers to help track down fugitive conman impresario. Page 2 Four by four Ratings are up but controller Boyle wants four million more Radio 4 listeners. Page 3 Who wants to win? It's back to basics as BBC TV takes on Tarrant in summer primetime war. Page 3 Master plan Edinburgh chief unveils his strategy to ...

... Word play Explore the growing world of After Dinner Speakers with our special supplement See pages 25-30 What to do Can new Edinburgh Fringe director Paul Gudgin take the event on to better things? Leader feature, page 8 Dunham dusted Christopher Dunham recalls life in the hot seat at the Westcliff Palace Theatre Backstage, page 35 News 2 Backstage 34 Leader 8 Suppliers 36 Letters 9 Obituaries ...

... Director Phillip George says musical theatre has a tough time in Britain Leader feature, page 8 Heading the field Sally Head explains why she gets a buzz out of being a TV producer See page 41 Carbon copies The tribute band business is booming find out why in our bumper supplement See pages 23 to 38 News 2 Backstage 42 Leader 8 Suppliers 43 Letters 9 Classified 44 Show People 10 Directory 55 ...

... Leader feature, page 10 Relishing roles Producer/actor, master of melodrama, Tod Slaughter loved playing the baddie Heydays, page 13 From both sides Philip Morrow explains how Ulster Television is going to make its mark See page 28 Local heroes At the heart ot 7:84 Theatre Company's philosophy is a loyalty to its roots See page 29 News 2 Obituanes 30 Leader 10 Suppliers 31 Letters 11 ...

... Mercer was impressed by the line-up at Istanbul's Theatre Festival Backstage, page 19 Future investment Alarm bells go off as the Music and Ballet Scheme for children is threatened See page 6 Satisfaction Lisa Martland enjoys a dose of pillow talk with the Rolling Stones Light Programme, page 17 News 2 Obituaries 21 Leader 6 Suppliers 22 Letters 7 Classified 24 Broadcasting 18 Directory 35 ...

... another senior manager bites the dust at Royal Opera House. Page 2 Hot off the press Publishing magnate Black linked to move for West End theatre. Page 2 Budget boot BECTU chief Bolton sets I £150,000 target for redun dancy payments. Page 3 _____________________________ Rear view Telly star Edmonds finally opens heart over BBC House Party row. Page 3 Garden looks rosy Grumbleweeds set for TV ...

... hike boost for walk-ons as PACT talks conclude with agreement. Page 3 III at ease Bramwell team kicked in teeth by ITV Network Centre over recommission. Page 3 Hear those voices Welsh theatre companies to meet in Cardiff to address future of industry. Page 4 Mixed blessing Listed building status pro duces good news and bad for the Belgrade. Page 4 CHoomy forecast Bad weather to blame as ...