... boost Pay joy as Society of London Theatre and Equity hike West End minimum beyond £250. Page 2 Future uncertain Ayckbourn theatre under threat as Scarborough coun cillors face luvvies or lawies dilemma. Page 2 Remote control Equity blanket letter on European video rental direc tive meaningless, indepen dent producers told. Page 3 Poorly rated ITV companies prepare to wait on official ...

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... times Radio 4 drama The Old Curiosity Shop is a vivid tale of Victorian poverty See page 19 On the market Peter Longman on the solid foundations of West End theatre ownership Leader feature, page 6 Page-turners Curl up during the harsh winter nights with some of our recommended reading See page 7 News 2 Classified 22 Stage 100 4 Directory 27 Leader 6 On Next Week 30 Suppers 20 Theatre Week 31 ...

... tight- lipped over 'no Barbican season' rumours. Page 2 Ashby dies Equity shocked by sudden death of former treasurer Harvey Ashby. Page 2 True life drama Behind the scenes drama mars Film Artistes Association election campaign. Page 3 Ayckbourn relieved Luvvies flushed with success after councillors save Scarborough theatre. Page 4 Praise where it's due Government inspectors offer ringing ...

... of guilt and apathy mix as Michael Coveney looks at the role of reviewer See page 8 Dual nationality Derby Playhouse celebrates 2 1 years with colleagues across the Atlantic Backstage, page 26 Looking good More costume drama? Carlton's Jonathan Powell is the man to watch See page 25 News 2 Backstage 26 Leader 8 Suppliers 27 Letters 9 Classified 28 Show People 10 Directory 39 Heydays 11 On Next ...

... 23 In the name of Arts Cambridge Arts Theatre is proving to be a regional venue to contend with See page 8 Final curtains A tour of London with a difference we look at actors' resting places Heydays, page 11 Girl's own stuff A new comedy by producer Esta Charkham is not the BBC's Friends wannabe See page 22 News 2 Suppliers 25 Leader 8 Obituaries 26 Letters 9 Classified 28 Show People 10 ...

... action Actors' Institute goes into liquidation after revealing 'substantial' debts. Pag* 2 No more walls Entertainment expanding at BBC Wales as a result of audience demand. Pag* 3 SO long General director Jarman quit ting Scottish Opera after six years in charge. Pag* 4 Bah! Humbug-ski* Gloom on Humberside as arts board removes £93,000 grant to Remould. Page 4 Wider gates Tumstyle in link ...

... 25 Back by demand Remember Christmas fun with back copies of The Stage 's panto reviews See page 13 Out of vogue Ian Watson asks, is the Stephen Joseph Theatre an outmoded venue? Leader feature, page 8 In safe hands Get to grips with legal, financial and insurance matters with our guide See pages 26-27 News 2 Obituaries 29 Leadef 8 Suppliers 30 Letters 9 Classified 32 Show People 10 Directory ...

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... 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 ...

... prepares for return to West End limelight with Mayfair consultancy. Pag* 2 Room at tho top Yentob the industry's favourite to succeed Grade in Channel 4 hot seat. Page 3 Kenya oa Success beckons for BBC Wales as channel lands 48 BAFT A nominations. Page 3 Ail tied up Four figure settlement for Colchester Mercury's chief electrician at tribunal. Page 4 Node and node Two emerge as front-runners ...

... 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 ...