... death, we pay tribute to Sir John Gielgud's life and art Leader feature, page 6 In full bloom Now in its 40th year, the Montreux Golden Rose is still the greatest TV plaudit See page 24 Festival favourites George Dvorsky and Ron Raines star in this year's Covent Garden Festival Backstage, page 31 News 2 Backstage 31 Lead* 6 Obituaries 32 LetUfS 7 Suppliers 33 Show People 8 Classified 34 ...

... 2 Go west Pet Shop Boys musical will pull younger, fresher audience, hopes writer Harvey. Page 2 Harries' game Granada's television controller Andy Harries may head its drama division. Page 3 Rights, camera, action Television directors in talks with broadcasters to break secondary rights strike. Page 3 Hippodrome stays shut Staff anger as Birmingham Hippodrome reopening delayed by five ...

... Actor Ian llintolt believes casting directors and agents hinder performers Leader feature, page 6 All's Fair A Thomas Hardy short story has inspired a new musical adaptation Backstage, page 24 Techno forum Our list of exhibitors at the ABTT Trade Show 2000 has plenty to attract visitors See pages 25-27 ?^?V9R!Wfl!Wfl^B^Ba News 2 Leader 6 letters 7 Show People 8 Heydays 9 Broadcasting 23 ...

... Fame The Musical transfer blighted by cast uncertainty over West End roles. Page 2 Labouring the point Political parties accused of misinformation over New Labour drama, claims writer. Page 3 Last call Collapsed Early Call agency heads and business advisors call meeting with creditors. Page 3 Back to school No stabilisation crisis at Brum Rep says Stalker, but lessons need to be learned. Page ...

... boss Nicholas Kent appointed arts advisor to Ken Livingstone. Page 2 Out of the red Decade of debt finally over for BAFTA, says chairman Tim Angel. Page 3 Ad-ding their support Equity members told: 'Don't appear on American ads' as US strike continues. Page 3 Takeover plan Charles Vance and Kate O'Mara in bid to run troubled King's, Southsea. Page 4 Just not enough Lionel Blair attacks lack of ...

... Sadler's Wells Web site takes 1 1 per cent of ticket sales within three months. Page 2 Budget bust-up Phil Davis quits BBC drama after chiefs call for £500,000 budget cut. Page 3 Modern classic for BBC1 Company to produce star- budded adaptation of Sons tnd Lovers for BBC 1 Page 3 Wales deal all at sea Welsh Millennium Centre stalemate after £75m develop ment cap remains. Page 4 Ponttn's ...

... Over-exposure in the gossip mags for female stars could be a dangerous move See page 28 Off the cuffs Jim Herlihy uncovers the inspiration behind The Steward of Christendom Heydays, page 11 Upwardly moblie For this travelling theatre company, teamwork is the essence of success Backstage, page 30 News 2 Obituaries 32 Leader 8 Suppliers 33 Letters 9 Classified 34 Show People 10 Directory 48 ...

... 6 Ahead in his Field Fifty years after his death, Sid Field's comic influence is as inspiring as ever Heydays, page 9 Talking proper Rather than dumbing down. regional accents on our screens celebrate diversity See page 22 Betting on quality Gambling haven Las Vegas is also a mecca for top entertainment See page 23 News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 ShowPeople 8 Heydays 9 Broadcasting 22 Backstage 23 ...

... rocky Mechanical Copyright Protection Society future under threat after EMI merger. Page 2 In good form Screen actors' representation boosted by formation of new Equity committee. Page 3 Red tape war Dyke promises BBC more money for programmes, less for bureaucracy. Page 3 It's no Joke TV dreams make inexperienced comedians easier to exploit, warns Jo Brand. Page 3 Next stage Ambassador ...

... Getaway is the actor's revenge on the docusoap Broadcasting, page 23 Jack of all trades The magic of versatile British film director Brian Desmond Hurst Heydays, page 11 Havana blast How dance company Dan/a Libre fizzes with Afro-Cuban energy See page 24 News 2 Obituaries 26 Leader 8 Suppliers 27 Letters 9 Classified 29 Show People 10 Directory 43 Heydays 11 On Next Week 46 Broadcasting 23 ...

... Adventure scout Nick Smurthwaitc finds out how Kate Rowland wants to challenge her listeners See page 23 Precious jewel The Diamond Dance Studio is a testament to its creator's vision, says Anna Swan Leader, page 8 TYmed in Kent's Channel Theatre Company is boosting local morale in a big way See page 24 News 2 Backstage 24 Leader 8 Suppliers 25 Letters 9 Classified 26 Show People 10 Directory ...

... page 11 Under construction Alck.s Sierz looks at two of the seven theatres shortlisted for the Building of the Year Leader, page 8 Web of intrigue Su/i Pritchard gives her lowdown on the radio Web sites worth logging on to See page 26 Using new tactics Can introducing populist subject matter entice more people to the theatre? Backstage, page 27 Ne*s 2 Book Service 28 Leader 8 Obituaries 29 ...