Richard Jarman, interim general manager of the Cambridge Arts Theatre, has been appointed interim artistic director of the Royal Opera House under a two year fixed-term contract. He has been general director of Scottish Opera and has worked for both the English National Ballet and the Edinburgh International Festival.
Chris Smith, the Culture Secretary, has announced that £5m will be given to the arts to develop new audiences. £750,000 of this will be used to bring work to deprived areas, and this will be administered by the Regional Arts Boards.
Equity and the TMA have agreed new contracts for commercial/provincial theatre. The new minimum wage has been set at £191.25 a week, well below the £250 that Equity originally demanded. Touring allowances have gone up by £4 and susbsistence payments by £2.50. A maximum wage has also been agreed - £397 per week.
BAFTA TV nominations announced
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Light Entertainment Performance
Best Comedy Performance
Best Single Drama
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Serial
Best Light Entertainment
Best Comedy
The awards will be presented at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Monday, 9th May.