... Coronation Street rehearsal period too fast and furious complains actress. Page 3 Redundancy crisis Twenty two jobs go at Norwich Playhouse as spring season ends early. Page 4 Back again maybe Farnham's producing role may be revived in £10 million Lottery swoop. Page 4 Ahead with Stead Davidson moves for Stead as top producer signs up for Effective. Page 5 Foul play! Brummie comic in eight- ...

... Banking on Bragg Love him or loathe him, Melvyn Bragg. is still TV's champion of the arts Broadcasting, page 26 Double vision Chris Honer has faith in the fortunes of Manchester's Library and Forum theatres See page 28 A lot to offer Don't underestimate the Theatre Investment Fund, says AK Bennett-Hunter Leader feature, page 8 News 2 Suppliers 29 Leader 8 Obituaries 30 Letters 9 Classified 31 ...

... Keep drama safe Why cash cuts must not put the squeeze on BBC World Service drama See page 8 Jeff bin in? Legendary writer Jeffrey Bernard has always had a way with the ladies See Heydays, page 11 TViplo DM' i--wlar I police series changon direction with a three-parter Broadcasting, page 35 New, 2 Obituaries 36 Leader 8 Backstage 37 Letters 9 Suppliers 38 Show People 10 Classified 40 Heydays ...

... Way to go Howard Panter is forging new directions for British theatre, says Phil Gibby Leader feature, page 8 Helping hands Students! Win that place at drama college with our advice on student bursaries See pages 32-33 Screen testing A pilot training scheme hopes to improve standards in television research Broadcasting, page 26 New 2 Clubs 34 LMdar 8 Amateurs 35 Lamra 9 SupfXWn 36 Show PW* ...

... Council calls for more Government money for regional theatres now. Page 2 Trial and error EastEnders launches workshop auditions in actor-friendly casting system. Page 3 Final curtain Golden age of ITV drama coming to an end, says BBC director of television. Page 3 Lapse of faith Arts Council of Wales has lost confidence of staff and artists, says damning report. Page 4 Blacklisted Call for ...

... owners. Page 2 n*i Wit pao i mill Confusion reigns over the fate of South Bank Centre's Lottery bid. Page 2 God4>er not forgotten? Ill-informed criticism prompts top writer Godber to make TV quit threat. Page 3 Heavyweight support Agents offer major boost for Equity as TV commercials dispute continues. Page 3 Nights draw in Chichester supremo Weldon to axe winter seasons unless subsidy is ...

... loverly My Fair Lady lyricist Alan Jay Lerner on the psychoanalyst's couch Heydays, page 11 Cash confidence Anthony Field offers Gerry Robinson a fresh look at ACE's current finances See page 8 Design for living Young theatre designers at work AK Bennett-Hunter gives his impressions Backstage, page 25 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Edin TV Fest 21 Backstage 25 Books ...

... Frohman enjoyed massive success in pre-First World War London Heydays, page 11 Polka plea Susan Elkin says the future of a fine children's theatre must be secured See page 8 The fame game Actor Pete Postlethwaite talks about films, family and Hollywood celebrity See page 21 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 23 Suppliers 24 Obituaries 25 Classified 26 Directory ...

... its first night RSC ponders Twelfth Night reprisal at original home for 400th anniversary. Page 2 No pride in prejudice Institutional racism within television companies attacked by BECTU. Page 3 Naked of the truth ITV's Cor. Blimey! should not have been billed a true story rules ITC. Page 3 Cuts running deoper Northampton Theatres staff face job losses as second stage of merger begins. Page ...

... House saved from insolvency by eleventh hour donations. Page 2 Timeout Plays and Players publisher Harry Darby is bailed follow ing deception charges. Page 2 Sea the stars Light entertainment bonanza! Colour pictures of The Stage 's Blackpool party. Page 3 Up for grabs! Jobs galore as Malverr announces 60 vacancies foi festival and theatre. Page 4 Warning shot ICM and Polygram threater legal ...

... 14 Supporting role Moustachioed Scot Jimmy Finlayson was the unsung hero of many films See page 8 Pacing itself Has the Year of the Opera and Musical Theatre got what it takes to stay? Leader feature, page 6 Good old boys Oxbridge connections still hold sway in the world of entertainment See page 15 News 2 Obituaries 19 Leader 6 Suppliers 19 Letters 7 Classified 21 Heydays 8 Directory 31 ...

... sponsorship policy defended in Parliament after MP's amateurs jibe. Page 2 Neck and neck Survey reveals Mendes and Daldry as clear favourites for National job. Page 2 Safety in the singular Agents' Association backs separate accounts move to safeguard acts. Page 3 New performance Monopolies and Mergers Commission urges changes in PRS structure. Page 3 Regular money Same again in the ...