... 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 ...

... On the eve of the Equity presidential election, veteran Victor Platt has his say Seepages Dafter Baftas Why can't our television awards reflect the choice of the viewing public? Broadcasting, page 24 True champion Producer Charles Vance on his four decades love affair with the theatre See page 25 ._^_F9H!fflHW9^_^fl News 2 Leader 8 letters 9 Show People 10 Heydovs 11 Broadcasting 24 Rarkctad* ...

... 21 Web of intrigue Drama goes on-line as broadcasters look to the latest Internet thrillers See page 23 Broad strokes Nick Smurthwaite meets the forthright founder of Northern Broadsides Leader, page 8 Royal connections How Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University College is branching out See page 24 News 2 Backstage 24 Leader 8 Suppliers 25 Letters 9 Classified 26 Show People 10 Directory 39 ...

... Talawa's proposal for smaller Westminster Theatre opposed by campaigners. Page 2 Provinces must provide Responsibilty for TAPS funding lies with regions, says ITV's David Liddiment. Page 3 Beeb takes a beating BBC continues to lose ground in popularity battle with commercial sector. Page 3 Price isn't right Manchester Royal Exchange in financial crisis after £3 million repair bill demand. Page ...

... for conflict Channel 4 embroiled in yet another Hollyoaks-style auditions row. Page 3 Pole position ITV merger ruling hailed as a victory for Granada in fran chise war. Page 3 What now for Kenny? Rumours rife that Ireland will leave Edinburgh Royal Lyceum. Page 4 Between the lines Chapter Arts Centre chief set for libel action against Arts Council of Wales. Page 4 Flying high Circus Space to ...

... the Rain transfers to Victoria Palace as La Cava moves in new deal. Page 2 Put on ice Dyke announces digital freeze to secure more money for terrestrial channels. Page 3 Scribes revolt Writers groups urge members not to sign BBC Radio contracts in bid to retain rights. Page 3 On par for the course Edinburgh International Festival chief Brian McMastcr signs for three more years. Page 4 Jim's ...

... shall overcome Scriptwriter Dan Becker believes that TAPS must be saved from the axe See page 22 Big Top twist Cardiff's NoFit State Circus offers a new and exciting spin on the artforrr Backstage, page 24 Guiding star Amanda Ira Aldridge helped nurture singing talent after illness ended her own careei See page 11 CONTENTS News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 22 ...

... of change West End agreement may face key changes when SOLT and BECTU meet. Page 2 Strength in numbers Drama directors unite against individually negotiated contracts with broadcasters. Page 3 Payback time Walk-on artist has up-front fee paid back in full after legal victory against agent. Page 3 Frittered away Arts Council of Wales libel defence a terrible waste of public money says ITC. ...