... rejects 1TC criticism of Gyngell revamp scheme. Page 2 Spanning bridges Humberside venue on course for first year triumph, despite rising running costs. Page 2 A present to remember Drama as Scottish panto brings 'miracle' to mute Romanian orphan boy. Page 3 Happy New Year Arise Sir Cameron but few other New Year Honours for the performing arts. Page 3 Belle of the ball More than just a fairy ...

... Phil Gibby looks back at some of the highs and lows of the past year See page 6 Secret of success Don Webb says good teenage dramas are drawing audiences, young and old Broadcasting, page 18 What a team Panto could never be the same after Howard and Wyndham joined forces Heydays, page 9 News 2 Broadcasting 18 Review of the year4 Suppliers 27 Leader 6 Classified 29 Letters 7 Directoiy 35 Show ...

... 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 ...

... MF Tony Banks love of the arts could stand him in good stead Heydays, page 11 They feel fine Fab Four fans ensure work for the Bootleg Beatles is hardly a hard day's night Backstage, page 26 Irish manoeuvres Nothing's straightforward in the bid for media dominance in Eire See page 25 News 2 Suppliers 28 Leader 8 Obituaries 30 Letters 9 Classified 31 Show People 10 Directory 43 Heydays 11 ...

... Aspects of Wall Comedian Max Wall died at his peak leaving a rich but painful legacy Heydays, page 11 Dream works Hard work turned an old goods shed into a company's new theatre home See page 25 Musical space New musicals heralding talented writers are vying for fewer theatres See page 8 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 23 Clubs 24 Amateurs 25 I Suppliers 26 I ...

... but Internet casting directory hopeful of future expansion. Page 2 Ender the speculation No plans for EastEnders to go four times weekly, confirms Yentob. Page 3 Fats chance Financial reasons blamed as Ain't Misbehavin' tour faces postponement. Page 3 Handful of gongs More glory beckons for Eyre as National prepares for Olivier Awards triumph. Page 4 Vote decision Unison to ballot members ...

... 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 ...

... talent Talent Fund mooted as Bottomley consults over Lottery funding changes. Page 2 Out on its own? BBC drama department could become independent, Denton suggests. Page 3 Parting company Dublin's oldest theatre sold off to British company in £2.8 million deal. Page 3 Rallying round Kenwright leads attack on government as hundreds attend Playhouse rally. Page 4 Student solution Dance and ...

... Wax took a tip from Cameron Mackintosh and the rest is history See page 8 Hoxton revival The English National Opera reaches out from the area on the City's edge Backstage, page 25 Generation gap Why are older faces being purged from our television screens? See page 24 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 24 BacKstap 25 Suppliers 26 Obituaries 27 Classified 28 ...

... Leaping forward President of the TMA, AK Bennett-Hunter, talks of the association's future Leader feature, page 8 Disc-jockey king Derek Smith profiles David Hamilton, who has been at the decks for 40 years See page 11 Customer service The Stage '.v guide to legal, insurance, accountancy and related services See pages 26-27 News 2 Backstage 30 Leader 8 Obituaries 31 Letters 9 Classified 31 ...

... sponsorship policy defended in Parliament after MP's amateurs jibe. Page 2 Neck and neck Survey reveals Mendes and Daldry as clear favourites for National job. Page 2 Safety in the singular Agents' Association backs separate accounts move to safeguard acts. Page 3 New performance Monopolies and Mergers Commission urges changes in PRS structure. Page 3 Regular money Same again in the ...

... A day to remember Take a look at the top industry names who helped The Stage to party See pages 6-7 Sunny prospects Not just a holiday resort, Benidorm can offer job opportunities as well Clubs, page 26 Rehearsal Rooms Need somewhere to rehearse? What about a venue for your audition? See pages 28-29 Q^^9aV^PHPVH^L^LH News 2 Leader 10 Letters 11 Show People 12 Heydays 13 Otxtuaries 22 ...