... a snip New grant scheme could help small companies find rent for London fringe shows. Page 2 BBC looks ahead Dyke stands by reforms as only safeguard for BBC's future. Page 3 The end for originality? Six new films for BBC2. but innovation less likely in future, says Root. Page 3 Native tongues wagging Welsh language theatre plans underfunded consultation reveals concern. Page 4 Masters of ...

... stole musical Schoolchildren left stranded and cast unpaid as Dr Seuss The Musical collapses. Page 2 Not fade away Equity and BBC agree trial deals over off-peak payments and foreign sales. Page 3 In the lurch Early Call casting collapse leaves up to 1,000 background artists owed money. Page 3 Keep up to speed Welsh National Assembly in call to increase funding in line with England and ...

... Swan discovers that voiceovers can be a very profitable business Broadcasting, page 16 Eastern promise Hidden treasures are to be found at the Museum of Entertainment in the Fens See page 8 Scorching stuff Safeguarding against lire needs careful preparation and provision Backstage, page 24 News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 Heydays 8 Broadcasts* 16 Backstage 24 Book Service 25 Obituaries 26 Suppliers ...

... See page 16 Hooked on classics Family was and still is the key in Bayreuth's Wagner festival, revived five decades ago Leader, page 6 Two timers Playing two venues a night is not unusual for clubland performers in Lancashire See page 15 Golden tunes Allen Saddler on the trouble surrounding the original The Pirates of Penzance Heydays, page 8 News 2 Leader 6 Letters 7 Heydays 8 Lt Ent Round up ...

... 8 The stage is set Theatre gets its own back as Edinburgh's Fringe looks to the small screen for ideas See page 17 Cult out of the blue Alan Meadows looks back at Samuel Johnson's dire play which became a hit Heydays, page 10 Big top dogs We lift the canvas on Quebec's world-famous troupe Cirque du Soleil See page 21 __FSPHP_ffi_9i__i News 2 Suppliers 22 Leader 8 Classified 23 Letters 9 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... coming Corpus Christi director Henry to helm Another Country at reopened Arts Theatre. Page 2 Off-peak practices BBC awaits Equity decision before acting on off-peak and co-production talks. Page 3 Work not in progress EastEnders and Emmerdale affected as directors' protest increases. Page 3 Fostering talent Northampton Theatres snubbed as favourite Foster applies for Birmingham Rep post. Page ...

... brother! How the new breed of reality television shows deny performers work See page 18 Cyber survivors Vintage stars are once again thriving on the worldwide web Heydays, page 10 Taming the east A Moldovan opera and ballet company prepares to move westwards Backstage, page 20 News 2 Obituaries 21 Leader 8 Suppliers 22 Utters 9 Classified 23 Heydays 10 Directory 35 Broadcasting 18 On Next Week ...