... the future Smith agrees to meet theatre chiefs' delegation to discuss Robinson. Page 2 Poor show Union members furious over RSC's £7-a-week Stratford pay offer. Page 2 Frame-up? BECTU warning to members over controversial film company. Page 3 Looking good Chapman willing to return to Bumley if full scale refurbish ment takes place. Page 3 Challenge Victoria Blyth appointed launch direc tor as ...

... All that jazz A fine musician and a respected author and critic that was Benny Green Heydays, page 11 Modest affair John Mahoney has a break from US sitcom Frasier to take to the London stage See page 23 Techno trauma Digital television the whys, wherefores and who cares Broadcasting, see page 25 Newt 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 25 Cubs 26 Amateurs 27 ...

... is dodging romantic stereotypes in his latest stage role Backstage, page 26 Hello Hollyoaks Meet one cast member from the new teen soap set to rival the Aussie shows See page 24 Happy Birthday After 40 years in the biz, Russ Conway certainly has something to smile about Heydays, page 11 News 2 Obituaries 27 Leader 8 Suppliers 28 letters 9 Classified 30 Show People 10 Directory 39 Heydays 11 On ...

... Presented by Has the impulsiveness of the Edinburgh Fringe lost out to commercialism? See page 8 Bowing out Robert Hamlin says it is time for new leadership at the Belgrade. Coventry Backstage, page 35 Borge forever Victor Borge's unique talent will soon be on show at ihe Barbican Heydays, page 11 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 33 Obituaries 34 Backstage 35 ...

... Picture this Wilf Stevenson looks back on his work as director of the British Film Institute See page 27 Get ready London's cabaret scene can look forward to exciting times in the near future Backstage, page 28 In the slow lane Singer and songwriter Alec Hurley preferred a quiet life despite a successful career See page 11 News 2 Suppliers 29 Leader 8 Obituaries 30 letters 9 Classified 31 ...

... touts are only at the surface of the theatre ticketing problem. We get to the core Leader feature, page 10 Rude awakening Audience bad manners are making the clubland enter tainer's job more difficult Clubs, page 20 Happy holidays The future's bright for artists who perform at Holiday Centres and Theme Parks See pages 31-35 News 2 Broadcasting 30 Leader 10 Holidays 31 Letters 11 Suppliers 36 ...

... Theatre Group still considering options for its West End theatres. Page 2 Helping hand Threatened King's Head wel comes support from culture secretary Smith. Page 2 Prime cut BBC education drama in danger of being axed, fears producer. Page 3 In the thick of It Emmerdale's Watson has re mit to expand Yorkshire Tele vision's drama output. Page 3 Up and away Edinburgh Fringe expansion looms with ...

... Theatre seeking arrangement with creditors over debt crisis. Page 2 Broadcaster moves Shock swoop for West End theatre lease in bid to boost Channel 5. Page 3 Going for help Big Break court case man boosted by support from TV presenter Kelly. Page 3 Future's bright Jersey Opera House future secured after arts trust announces takeover. Page 4 West Country fears Uncertainty for arts in Bristol ...

... be my last, says actor who plays top TV detective. Page 3 No growing pains Listing of extension will be no bar to Liverpool venue expansion plans. Page 4 Money remakers Major funding system over haul unveiled by Eastern Arts Board. Page 4 Staying alive I will fight to keep Black pool's Delfont tribute show alive, vows Mansfield. Page 5 We're behind you Big guns line up to defend Woods as ...

... Heydays, page 13 Set for sale Mr Punch Productions takes the innovative step of retailing its radio drama See page 10 Spot the blessed Channel 4's Talentspotting slot could herald the start of a new talent honeypot Broadcasting, page 27 Last fright The last in our present series of Medical Matters looks at combating stage fright See page 28 News 2 Leader 10 Letters 11 Show People 12 Heydays 13 ...

... the ocean wave P&O's David Llewhellin on how shipboard shows have rolled with the limes Leader feature, page 6 Fifty not out Entertainer John Dalby has no plans to retire after half a century in showbiz Heydays, page 9 School's in Theatre design courses are more individual than ever, says AK Bennett-Hunter See page 23 News 2 Obituaries 26 Leader 6 Suppliers 26 Letters 7 Classified 28 Show ...

... Centre moves quickly to lure Nottingham Playhouse manager. Page 2 Accountable Independent producers accuse James Boyle after Radio 4 figures slump. Page 3 Goods are good Merchandising essential to producers like us, says Ragdoll's Wood. Page 3 Bank on it Clwyd on top and all the news from the Barclays Theatre Awards. Page 4 Cashing in Edinburgh companies hoping for post-festival audience ...