... department's name to focus on the future, Kelly urges Smith. Page 2 Successful networking ITV's regional programming a winner with the viewers, new survey claims. Page 3 Wonder off technology BBC chairman Christopher Bland sings the praises of the digital era. Page 3 Banking on tt New £250,000 cash deal boosts regional theatre as Barclays backs TMA. Page 4 They keep on coming Success for Derby ...

... plans to scrap classical music subsidy. Page 2 Not so hot BBC's Abramsky admits to Boyle reform 'failures' at Radio 4. Page 3 Screenplay Writer's one-man bid to relaunch Play for Today on British television. Page 3 I People power Edinburgh report warns venues: find 150,000 theatre goers or close. Page 4 Making the grade Listed building status could save Thorndike from developers. Page 4 And ...

... feature, page 8 Screen saver Why have courses teaching screen acting, when time on the stage is perfect training? See page 23 Water ways Oily Cart Theatre Company makes a Big Splash! helping special needs children Backstage Focus, page 27 You Conn do it! Pioneer Connie Smith influenced and encouraged black performers in the UK See page 11 News 2 Books Service 28 Leader 8 Obituaries 30 Letters ...

... ROH will restore public confidence in arts, says ACE chief Hewitt. Page 2 Cooking up a treat Festival Films director claims victory as new Cookson dra mas commissioned. Page 3 My move Writer John Sullivan quits pet project David Copperfield in script row. Page 3 I want it all Minister demands absolute power for new Scottish Opera and Ballet chief. Page 4 Design fault Stoke-on-Trent council ...

... Remembering the man with the golden trumpet, Eddie Calvert Heydays, page 9 Football Crazy Andy Hamilton taps into the Premier League for his latest drama Write Attitude, page 30 Pistol packing New reviewer Maggie Brown takes a kx>k at this week's television See page 29 News 2 Broadcasting 31 Leader 6 Suppliers 32 Letters 7 Obituaries 33 Show People 8 Classified 34 Heydays 9 Directory 43 Clubs ...

... 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 ...

... on luvvies to win support of arts community. Page 2 Art for Hearts sake Producers coy on London transfer for bad taste Diana tribute musical. Page 2 Underfunded Top TV channels accused of lack of investment in black British drama. Page 3 A rise too far BECTU members take indus trial action at BBC over fat cat pay hikes. Page 3 Screening in Arts in Scotland handed a boost by new television ...

... 1 I Garry Robson I I Welcome return for j I New plays from I I The Nation's It of this year's I on The Last J 'Saucy Jack and the I Richard Herring I V Favourite' comedy V Freak Snov/ Space Vixens' and Ju''e Ba°° J ...

... are low. Page 2 Bargain struck Pay and conditions for West End workers have been settled for the next three years after BECTU members accepted a SOLT offer. Page 2 No go for show Theatrical element of the Millennium Dome under question after revelation that Mackintosh show is not now required. Page 2 It all adds up Performers could win the right to charge interest to agents who fail to pay ...

... Peter Hall heads star-studded launch for the new Shadow Arts Council. Page 2 Making a drama Channel 4 is on course to produce one new drama a week, says Neal. Page 3 Strict on scripts Writers Guild calls on BAFTA to join fight against 'clumsy' script edits. Page 3 Royal Ambassador Ambassador Theatre Group adds Brighton Theatre Royal to its venues. Page 4 Pier pressure Question mark hangs ...

... celebration Frith Banbury marks his 87th birthday with a new production of The Gin Game See page 8 End of the Days? TV comedy Days Like These could have been much better scheduled, says OIlie Wilson See page 30 West End return Dominic Dromgoole and the Oxford Stage Company are coming back to London Backstage, page 27 News 2 Backstage 26 Leader 8 Suppliers 28 Letters 9 Classified 30 Show People ...

... theatre Leader feature, page 8 L of a feat! And the thriving Fabulous Follies in Palm Springs are all aged 50 and above See page 11 Season's greetings Autumn changes at BBC Radio 3, but the mood is far from gloomy See page 26 Bray matter Prop-maker Alison Bray is getting heads in a spin with her work for the F.NO Backstage, page 27 Nfws 2 Obituaries 28 Leader 8 Suppliers 28 Letters 9 ...