... 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 ...

... 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. ...

... On their own How BBC Radio's links with independent production companies are paying off See page 24 The write track Why fledgling playwrights are being sent to Coventry and The Writing House See page 26 Licence to kilt Scotsman Harry Lauder's brand of wry humour made him a music hall legend Heydays, page 11 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 24 Backstage 25 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... for new chairman as Trevor Phillips stands down. Page 2 Action threat BECTU begins strike ballot after Scottish Media Group talks break down. Page 3 Uncertain times Bush Theatre collaboration with C4 up in air after TV director departs. Page 3 Cash questions Leslie Nielsen's tour producer accused of owing thousands from previous shows. Page 4 Taking note Musicians' Union to meet watchdog ...

... picture Our Overseas Special focuses on Zimbabwe, Eire and the Mediterranean See pages 26-28 Fantasy situation Reality is less important than glamour in the casting of many female TV roles Broadside, page 25 Fin-tastic How a carnival is being used to help restore civic pride to a seaside town See page 30 News 2 Amateur? 30 Leader 8 Obituaries 32 Letters 9 Suppliers 33 Show People 10 Classified ...

... pages 24-29 Good evening Multi-talented stage star Henry Goodman is taking on late-night cabaret Leader, page 6 Tuned in BBC licence fee payers get good value for money, argues Anthony Field See page 23 Wide range Diversity is the watchword of award-winning set designer Es Devlin Backstage, page 30 |[miyHKattl News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 Show People 8 Heydays 9 Broadcasting 23 Clowns/Circuses24 ...

... page 11 TVoubles brewing Maggie Brown applauds the BBC's attempt to dramatise Ireland's past Broadcasting, page 27 Canvas opinion The Millennium Dome's closure leaves hundreds of performers out of work See page 8 No arias or graces A west London group is opening opera appreciation up to the elderly See page 29 News 2 It Ent Rourxhip 28 Leader 8 Amateurs 29 Letters 9 Suppliers 32 Show People 10 ...

... ATG to buy New Ambas sadors Theatre freehold in £1 .4 million deal. Page 2 No kidding BBC spending on children's programmes to double as two channels launched. Page 3 In for the long haul Root continues faith in ten- part dramas with adaptation of Tim Pears novel. Page 3 Choppy waters Former ACGB chief Everitt to oversee change at Welsh quango. Page 4 Curtains for stars Royal Variety ...

... The Royal Court Young Writers Festival unveils new talent with a conscience See page 6 Good-time gal Stephen Bourne recalls how pianist Mrs Mills became the most unlikely of stars See page 10 Worth the wait Our venues report looks at the stunning restoration of the Gaiety in Douglas Backstage Special, page 29 News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 SnowPeople 8 Profile 9 Heydays 10 Obituaries 11 ...

... the Record Publisher and critic of the critics Ian Herbert comes under the spotlight See page 11 Straight faces. Why TV punditry is spreading the talents of our stand-ups too thinly Broadside, page 28 Fond farewell On the eve of its final concert, the magic of the Ted Heath Band is saluted See page 12 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Profile 11 Heydays 12 Obituaries 13 Broadcasting 28 ...