... siast planning 500 seat West End venue. Page 2 Strong In defence Writers' Guild of Great Brit ain to stand by Gray despite Sheen case defeat. Page 3 Prince among none Barrie show moved because lead character unpopular says BBC comedy boss. Page 3 Movln' on Birmingham Hippodrome to become national dance centre witli Lottery grant. Page 4 Facing the music Stricken Surrey theatre has 600 ...

... 6 He never Ex-theatrical agent George Knapman reveals anecdotes about his famous stars See page 9 What choice? Ollie Wilson remains unconvinced about the benefits of digital TV Broadside, page 21 All abroard This week. Backstage has an international feel as it visits Singapore and Austria See page 32 ^?9||HHHH| News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 snow People 8 Heydays 9 Broadside 21 Books Service 22 ...

... British television drama are too gruelling claim. Page 3 Head to head Battle for BECTU leadership to go to ballot as Feiner opposes Bolton. Page 3 Thumbs up Chichester grandees approve Marshall plan to revive theatre's prospects. Page 4 Health issue Stress may have killed Reynolds, medical expert tells Basingstoke inquest. Page 4 Time to go Lansford to step down from Equity variety committee ...

... lot Phil Gibby summarises his thoughts of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Leader feature, page 6 Recipe for success Britain's post-war diet was livened up with Bebe Daniels' celebrity cookbook Heydays, page 9 Listen in A new company is aiming to further help visually impaired theatregoers See page 22 News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 ShowPeople 8 Heydays 9 Broadcasting 21 Backstage 22 ...

... linked to Lion King amid possible Disney change of heart. Page 2 That's mine Actor denied benefits amid new Job Seeker's Allowance tussle. Page 2 4-warned More caution over comedy commissions needed, says Channel 4 chief. Page 3 Contenders ready BBC2 controller Thompson will be a contender for Bin's job. Page 3 SAC of coins Scottish Arts Council to find £2.5 million extra for theatre from ...

... Across and back Society of London Theatre to discuss new American exchanges plan. Page 2 Makes you wanna shout Leading voiceover artist Reitel quits Equity over advertising dispute. Page 3 Stand and deliver Actors may use veto to block HTV sale of Robin of Sherwood to BBC. Page 3 Cuts all round Royal Lyceum worst hit as Edinburgh council hands out big funding cuts. Page 4 Moving the ...

... 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 ...

... Staff at London opera houses to join forces in lobby against Smith plans. Page 2 Better together? BECTU and Directors Guild may merge, according to industry rumours. Page 3 Keynes on the Idea Ambassador empire expands again as group wins Milton Keynes deal. Page 4 Full steam ahead Sacked theatre manager set to press ahead with Chichester tribunal. Page 4 In the red Liquidators to investigate ...

... own No interference from us, Jerwood Foundation chief promises Royal Court. Page 2 Not so quick ITV rejected The Fast Show offer because of wariness over new talent claim. Page 3 Say eye One television watchdog for all, urges advertisers' lobbying group. Page 3 Lamps out Leicester panto jinx strikes again as production of Aladdin is cancelled. Page 4 I've no idea Scottish Arts Council chief ...

... feature, page 8 Watt's new? All the latest equipment from this year's PLASA light and sound exhibition See page 24 Auld Lang syne Actor Matheson Lang read The Stage 's 'Wanted' ads the rest is history Heydays, page 11 TV or not TV Struggling actors should turn to Keith Pottage's five- step guide to screen fame See page 23 News 2 Obituaries 25 Leader 8 Suppliers 26 Letters 9 Classified 27 ...

... consultancy remains in touch with industry changes Leader feature, page 6 Made up Grock the clown brought a smile to many of the crowned heads of Europe Heydays, page 9 What a carry on! Television is awash with comedians drawing on the British fondness for camp See page 22 News 2 Book Service 24 Leader 6 Obituarist 25 Letters 7 Suppliers 26 Show People 8 Classified 27 Heydays 9 Directwy 39 ...