... The lessons to be learned from BBC1 's sitcom debacle over Cry Wolf Broadcasting, page 22 Spool customers Tropical temperatures, cartoon ducks and a wartime picture show Heydays, page 9 Cycle of life Debussy in the classroom with the ENO's appliance of opera in schools See page 23 News 2 Obituaries 24 Leader 6 Suppliers 24 Letters 7 Classified 26 Show People 8 Directory 34 Heyoaya 9 On Next ...

... work together John Drummond calls for forward-thinking partnership to protect British theatres. Page 2 Laughs all year round BBC comedy chief announces 12 projects in as many months. Page 3 Too easily swayed Bland accuses ITV of vacillating over nightly news and says BBC was right to seize slot. Page 3 Striking out Regional theatres face industrial action if get-out negotiations reintroduced ...

... A touch of class Legendary Broadway star Chita Rivera brings revue to Cambridge Theatre. Page 2 Picket defences Strike action begins at SMG as early as next week after ballot goes union's way. Page 3 Beeb bombshell Bleasdale promises new drama will be controversial and politically sensitive. Page 3 Bowing out Salisbury Festival chief quits claiming 'enough is enough' in battle for funding. ...

... promise British theatre is making a big impression in Japan, as Maureen Paton discovers See page 8 The chase is on Michael Kilgarriff recalls his tangled dealings with one impossible impresario Backstage, page 34 Long-term success How male impersonator Hetty King remained a favourite for 75 years Heydays, page 11 ^^PB|HHHHH|^H News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 24 ...

... Leicester Comedy Festival stakes its place among the international big boys See page S Dress to impress How to run a busy wardrobe department like the professionals do Amateurs, page 30 The spice of life Fullest coverage yet of The Stage's Showcall Showcase IJ event See pages 25-28 News 2 Amateurs 30 Leader 8 Obituaries 31 Letters 9 Suppliers 33 Show People 10 Classified 34 Heydays 11 ...

... of Jersey The revamped Jersey Opera House opens its doors a century after its first night See page 8 Global affair Government backing of the BBC World Service is laudable and vital for the arts Broadcasting, page 22 Gothic drama RSC's Gregory Doran took on the task of staging the York Cycle of Mystery Plays See page 24 Q^^^^^S|BHpHB|l^HH^^H PTJMIIDMIkM News 2 Amateurs 24 Leader 8 Suppliers 25 ...

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... Page 2 Eastern promise Meera Syal developing script to be latest Lloyd Webber collaborator. Page 2 Back Into the fold LWT deputy drama controller Mackie to rejoin BBC serials department next year. Page 3 Chances highly rated BBC predicts victory in prime time ratings war following ITV 10pm news climbdown. Page 3 Nowhere to run Ulster arts chiefs 'running scared' over review of region's ...

... Notre-Dame soundscore deal creates pre-performance and interval work. Page 2 Bulldog spirit Spielberg television war epic leaves sole British actor fighting on beaches. Page 3 Arts go digital Isaacs launches first British digital channel dedicated solely to arts coverage. Page 3 Exile on Fame Street Edinburgh Festival Fringe director says rent rises will price venues out of market. Page 4 Age ...

... Elvis ballet after legal action stalls British premiere. Page 2 Soap stampede Chaos as Hollyoaks open audition swamped by 20,000 hopefuls. Page 3 Out on his own Channel 4 drama chief Gub Neil quits to form own production company. Page 3 Orchestral manoeuvre Royal Liverpool Philharmonic chief executive resigns after Arts Council review. Page 4 Leaving the race Equity vice-president Tony ...

... guide to treading the boards with the UK's best summer workshops See pages 26-28 Liable to offend Ratings hungry shock jocks are courting trouble with the law Broadside, page 25 Fun of the fair Meet the brains behind the touring sensation that is Carousel See page 8 News 2 Amateurs 30 Leader 8 Obituaries 31 Letters 9 Suppliers 32 Show People 10 Classified 33 Heydays 11 Directory 46 ...

... Gate-crashing Gate Theatre Notting Hill faces exodus says Royal Court- bound manager Preece. Page 2 Comic draw TV stand-ups heralded as best draw for theatre audiences as Jupitus goes West. Page 3 Wannabe woes Carl ton accused of treating young hopefuls unfairly at London audition. Page 3 Change would be ACE Industry greets ACE response to Boyden but warns change must happen now. Page 4 lgr ...