... a snip New grant scheme could help small companies find rent for London fringe shows. Page 2 BBC looks ahead Dyke stands by reforms as only safeguard for BBC's future. Page 3 The end for originality? Six new films for BBC2. but innovation less likely in future, says Root. Page 3 Native tongues wagging Welsh language theatre plans underfunded consultation reveals concern. Page 4 Masters of ...

... King Sunday launch shows practices must change says SOLT. Page 2 News at when? Programme suppliers' frustra tion at unsettled schedules as networks move news. Page 3 Remorseful decision Morse would not be commis sioned today says executive producer. Pag* 3 Bard state of affairs Bogdanov's English Shakespeare Company folds over £200,000 in debt. Page 4 LSA survival uncertain Future of Leisure ...

... In the frame Charles Aznavour talks about his role in bringing Lautrec's life to the stage Leader, page 8 Big bang theory How Howard Goodall's latest TV venture explores classical music's evolution Broadcasting, page 25 Kindling creativity From the ashes of a Bristol cigarette factory a new site for drama has been born See page 34 Nstn 2 Book Service 35 Leadar 8 Obituaries 36 Letters 9 ...

... Council calls for more Government money for regional theatres now. Page 2 Trial and error EastEnders launches workshop auditions in actor-friendly casting system. Page 3 Final curtain Golden age of ITV drama coming to an end, says BBC director of television. Page 3 Lapse of faith Arts Council of Wales has lost confidence of staff and artists, says damning report. Page 4 Blacklisted Call for ...

... its first night RSC ponders Twelfth Night reprisal at original home for 400th anniversary. Page 2 No pride in prejudice Institutional racism within television companies attacked by BECTU. Page 3 Naked of the truth ITV's Cor. Blimey! should not have been billed a true story rules ITC. Page 3 Cuts running deoper Northampton Theatres staff face job losses as second stage of merger begins. Page ...

... Reviewed in STAGE this week: THEATRE The Pit: Richard II BAC: Johnson In Love Bristol: Sea Ufe Manchester: The Magistrate Derby: Lady Day at Emerson's Bar GrM DANCE Royal Opera House: The Nutcracker Coliseum: The Nutcracker Edinburgh: Aladdin Sarford: The Nutcracker LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Hull: McLeod HoMen Enterprises Showcase RADIO OF THE YEAR Late Junction (Radio 3) The Impresarios (Radio 2) ...

... 11 In the can Richard Bean, writer ol Radio 3 play Unsinkable, explains his path to success See page 34 House rules Theatre architects today should not think of all seats as equal, says Anthony Field Leader, page 8 Back to her roots Returning to the RSC after 12 years, Linzi Hatcley talks about The Secret Garden See page 37 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Profile 11 Heydays 12 ...

... watchdog upholds a third complaint against Musicians' Union. Page 2 Dicing with danger PACT and Equity face legal action from stuntmen over closed shop claims. Page 3 Child's play Yentob poaches ITV's Pickard for best job in children's broadcasting. Page 3 Final curtain Troubled Theatre Royal, Hanley faces Finale as owner hits financial trouble. Page 4 Back In business Volunteers celebrate ...

... staff of profound difficulty in making decision to leave ROH. Page 2 Culture shock BBC Radio Scotland under fire over plans to ditch arts shows in savings drive. Page 3 Mixed blessing BBC governors give positive annual report, but warn of hardships to come. Page 3 Through the roof Wage hike threat to regional theatres as BECTU members demand 6.5 per cent. Page 4 Jack hacked off Carry On star ...

... Room seeks leave to appeal against court ruling of eviction from home. Page 2 Soap in hot water Brookside producer rebukes cast members for on-set behaviour. Page 3 Au revolr Renard ITV drama chiefs shock at axing of John Thaw series prior to broadcast. Page 3 No expense spared Landmark theatre factory to be constructed by Plymouth Theatre Royal. Page 4 Recovery pledge Arts Council interim ...

... success Profile, page 11 No fringe benefits Ian Lindsay tells The Stage how talent could suffer because of high venue costs See page 8 Play it again Despite repeats of older comedies, recent shows can be seen as classics too Broadcasting, page 27 Make fun, not war ITMA's Tommy Handley kept the Dunkirk spirit going with the celebrated show See page 12 News 2 Broadcasting 27 leader 8 Backstage ...

... of Comedy creative director Richard Porter made chief executive. Page 2 Way to go, says Tusa BBC's Yentob yet to prove himself to arts world says Barbican boss. Page 3 No grand day out Film production company taken to small claims court over alleged debts. Page 3 Passing shots Northampton theatre merger will hit producing work, claims Napier Brown. Page 4 Debt reprieve Stockport ARC creditors ...