... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... Broadcasting, page 25 Holy alike Vicar Mark Oakley says the church and theatre have much in common See page 8 Risque road Bob Sterling recalls the seedier side of touring with dancers in Europe Heydays, page 11 Individual skill Why working freelance in the technical world is now an attractive option See page 26 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 25 Backstage 26 ...

... me to you Hay market mastcrc lasses give famous actors a chance to give something back See page 6 Suburban man Impresario Philip Ridgcway brought the West End greats to leafy Barnes Heydays, page 9 Czech mates Opera North has linked up with the National Theatre, Prague to great success See page 22 News 2 Lt Ent Round-Up 23 Leader 6 Amateurs 24 Letters 7 Suppliers 26 Show People 8 Classified 27 ...

... Cruise and Kidman not coming to Donmar despite rumours. Page 2 All together now Granada boss Robinson to step up unified ITV bid as retirement approaches. Page 3 That's not us Redmond denies Mersey TV pitch for new ITV five-day soap commission. Page 3 Summer of discontent? Redundancies threatened at RSC production workshop as efficiency drive starts. Page 4 Cutting the cost I Home Office moves ...

... making a return to London's West End after more than 20 years See page 8 Acting a bit funny Why shouldn't actors and comedians cross the divide between the disciplines? Broadside, page 23 On the wild side Debbie Isitt's theatrical style courts controversy but she remains defiant See page 32 aaaV9IWffifflHaaa News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 23 Cruising 24 ...