... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... page 6 Star search Can BBC Talent find the stars of tomorrow, or is it all a marketing stunt? See page 16 Join the club Play a round at (he golf course which has attracted a celebrity membership Backstage, page 30 Give us a Whirl John Moore on Scotland's threatened theatre summer show, the Gaiety Whirl Heydays, page 8 News 2 Obituaries 32 Leader 6 Suppliers 33 Letters 7 Classified 34 Heydays 8 ...

... on market. Page 2 Expectations dashed Hard times for Dickens musical as Theatre Royal refuses extension to run. Page 2 Rebirth of kids' stuff Children's programmes to return to Radio 4 announces new controller Boaden. Page 3 Agency fees inquiry DTI to start public consultation on up-front agency joining fees. Law due early 2001. Page 3 Final fury over comic Avalon under fire over showcased ...