... Council White Paper from industry figures. Page 2 I Non-believers Blow for Corporation as unions hand no-confidence vote to the BBC. Page 3 j Indie doom Age of small independent producer is nearly over, Gutteridge warns. Page 3 Coventry cashes in Box office bonan/.a marks sudden restoration of Belgrade's fortunes. Page S Shockwaves Basingstoke theatre in mourn ing for stage manager after ...

... 27 Puppet on a string Warning to TV satirists ignore Spitting Image, and keep away from politicians See page 26 Broad horizons No one could typecast the work produced at Bristol Old Vic. 50 this year Backstage Focus, page 37 Paper promises The Arts Council is still no nearer a solution to sub sidised theatre's problems See page 10 News 2 Backstage 36 Leader 10 Suppliers 38 Letters 11 ...

... those years Phil Gibby rounds up this year's Edinburgh Festival and Fringe See page 8 Career question Backstage returns with a grilling for Old Vic CSM Spatz Crawford Backstage, page 29 TV times All the top names feature in our Edinburgh TV Festival coverage See pages 25-27 New 2 Supptan 30 Leader 8 OMuartet 31 Letters 9 Classified 32 ShowPwIe 10 Directory 43 Heyday 11 On Next Week 48 ...

... Arts Council and regional arts boards to present united front before election. Page 2 Damage limitation Colchester Mercury facing £200,000 repair bill but hopes to reopen by Christinas. Page 3 Xcluslve sold on West Country light entertain ment producer sells up amid growing debt crisis. Page 3 Oot to hand It to Mm Former RSC man Hands to become artistic consultant at TheatrClwyd. Page 3 Five ...

... End rumours dismissed as Mayfair chairman says: We're not for sale. Page 2 Hill street cruise Bochco top target as ITV launches drama raid on American networks. Page 3 Junior showtime Boost for children's television as BAFTA announces new awards ceremony. Page 3 Fire alert Arson suspected as blaze sweeps through historic Scarborough theatre. Page 4 No Ralson d'etre Disappointment for Gateway ...

... U A feast of a fest A preview of this year's Glasgow Mayfest reveals a variety of events to enjoy See page 27 Hit the dance floor Many people are opening their eyes to dance thanks to the Dance World exhibition Leader feature, page 8 Students on stage The Welsh College of Music and Drama is the first of our student showcases See page 16 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 ...

... Thorn in the side Thorndike productions face cancellation as Redfam absence continues. Page 2 Women not on top Television and radio actresses lose out in pay stakes, new report reveals. Page 3 I Rallying round Hundreds join BECTU rally in protest at World Service restructuring plan. Page 3 Immersed in talks TMA's Emerson to meet Scottish theatre managers in bid to address concerns. Page 4 ...

... I Gallery First Nighters', the world's oldest theatre club, to close after 100 years. Page 2 I Qtoum party Unique Broadcasting dis tances itself from Noel Edmonds' outburst. Page 3 Blacked out Jeremy Irons has not even been offered blacking up role, critics are told. Page 3 Blgantranc* Mixed reactions to latest Home Office report on stage hypnotism. Page 4 Taking wing Paul McCartney's 'Fame' ...

... war War veteran fights Sadler's Wells plans to take over his home. Page 2 Conflict in space Equity goes to arbitration over BSB space show row. Page 3 Strategic moves New BBC2 strategy chief pledges to cut costs and bureaucracy. Page 3 A home fflsjit Liverpool Everyman redun dancies in battle for local authority funding. Page 4 Cash not coming SEA pulls out of funding deal as Redgrave closure ...

... page 11 A comedy repeat Lisa Vanoli looks at how British TV producers transform American sitcoms See page 26 River of chance The Riverdance spectacular has achieved a success it never set out to gain Leader feature, page 8 In the picture Get in the frame in a flash with our guide to photography and publicity services See page 23 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting ...

... ITVs Plantin steals a march on BBC in bid to win after noon ratings war. Page 3 Oh no you can't Derngate thwarted by Yorkshire Television in Emmerdale panto bid. Page 3 Bay watch Major arts complex back on the cards with feasibility study at Cardiff Bay. Page 4 Rebuilt this city Royal Exchange's repair bid boosted by £3.2 million Lottery award. Page 4 Holiday over? Exclusive Day 'may leave ...

... 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 ...