By Steffan Rhys SOME of Wales' leading performers yesterday spoke of their pride at being part of one of the biggest assemblies of stars ever to have graced the Eisteddfod.

By Paul Taylor First Night THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Menier Chocolate Factory LONDON ** Wise-cracking neurosis is about as alien as devout Buddhism to Maria, the fresh-faced novice nun in The Sound of Music.

By DAVID LISTER ASSISTANT EDITOR The big question Why are we asking this now? Because theatreland is abuzz with a debate that has thrust that giant of musicals Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Hollywood star who is artistic director of the Old Vic, Kevin Spacey, centre stage.

THREE budding Welsh actresses have been named among the 12 finalists in the BBC's latest prime-time musical competition. They will compete for the role of Nancy in the forthcoming West End revival of Oliver!.

By David Lister The Week in Arts When Fleetwood Mac received a lifetime achievement award at the Brits a few years ago, they made a string of contractual demands for their brief appearance. One was that their dressing room be painted beige.