... complaints received by union watchdog over Equity referendum flaws. Page 2 Bard goes Stateside Royal Shakespeare Company announces second New York residency. Page 2 No stopping them BECTU millennium pay strike failure means shows go on in West End. Page 2 Current affairs Unique BBC partnership to turn news into drama just days after event. Page 3 Race is on Broadcasting bill delay brings ...

... II Top ton .but who were the year's key theatrical figures? Find out in The Stage 100 See pages 4-5 Light relief How a London revival is bringing back the days of real musical comedy Leader, page 6 Period pieces Harry Venning reflects on a year in which costume dramas dominated viewing TV review, page 20 News 2 The Stage 100 4 Leader 6 Letters 7 Millennium l-VIII Obituaries 21 Suppliers 22 ...

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... helping hand American regional producer will co-fund second half of RSC history series. Page 2 On the up R4 entertainment show Loose Ends in move to Saturday night prime time slot. Page 3 No soft soap EastEnders' Matthew Robinson to head BBC Wales drama department. Page 3 No Fringe benefit Blunder could leave Assembly Rooms in dark for Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Page 4 Ipswich blow Eastern ...

... The company that introduces Riviera audiences to the cream of UK stage talent See page 8 Universal guy How music maestro Leslie 'Hutch' Hutchinson conquered high society Heydays, page 11 Delighted pupils School theatre plays its biggest part within the community See page 31 News 2 Amateurs 31 Leader 8 Suppliers 32 Letters 9 Classified 33 Siww People 10 Directory 50 Heydays 11 On Next Week 54 ...

... and Spend Spend Spend dominate nominations at Olivier Awards. Page 2 Boadn toads R4 race BBC News current affairs head tipped as favourite for Radio 4 post. Page 3 Sweet sounding win Stranks claims victory for late husband in rights battle with Classic FM. Page 3 Baring blasted Baring Foundation attacked as funding to Scots and Northern Irish companies ends. Page 4 Cass to bow out Geoffrey ...

... Tackling the spectre of apartheid with actor John Kani's The Island See page 8 Bittersweet times Joy and heartache have marked the life of circus dancer Phyllis Agley Heydays, page 11 On-line profits Ticketing Web sites seem the way forward if theatres are to thrive in the future Backstage, page 29 HDEBBOl News 2 Obituaries 30 Leader 8 Suppliers 30 Letters 9 Classified 32 Show People 10 ...

... 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 ...

... Review demanded as report brands Scottish Arts Council 'no longer practical. Page 2 Commercial break BBC radio increases lead on rivals as R4 forges ahead in London. Page 3 On-line out of line Writers' Guild wins £20,000 victory for playwrights' radio work used on Web. Page 3 Writing's on the wall New English writing will be halved with Arts Council of Wales decision. Page 4 Keeping his hand ...

... 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 ...

... home English National Opera will stay at Coliseum to complete £25 million refit. Page 2 Crunch talks Scottish Media Group and BECTU meet as strike looms over Ginger deal. Page 3 Not child's play Producer's anger as children's show dropped despite ITV assurances. Page 3 Cutting back Stoke poised to drastically reduce grant provision to New Victoria. Page 4 No problems here Lowry Centre denies ...