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To the Editor of The Stage: The Waiting Game'

... sweeping condemna tion of avant garde rubbish is not worthy even of discussion and although my play is far removed from the kitchen sink, I am equally far removed from Mr. Johns in his attitude towards the theatre. Yours faithfully. Leonard Samson. 70 Kings ...

Published: Thursday 02 June 1966
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 97 | Page: 14 | Tags: letter 

Sentiment in theatre

... was amused to read the other day that there is little place for sentiment these days in the theatre. Frankly, now that the kitchen-sink vogue has gone, I feel that there is more demand for sentimental music than ever before. You only have to look at the ...

Published: Saturday 06 August 1966
Newspaper: The Tatler
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 105 | Page: 54 | Tags: Letter 

LETTERS: No substitute for a good Sunday play

... old Sunday Film. BBC drama had disappeared on Sunday; some time before, gone down in a roar of lavatory chains ant dirty kitchen sinks. The pinch-hit BBC films got popular. So independent tele vision matched them. And out went their weekend play. Arm ...

Published: Thursday 02 March 1967
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 454 | Page: 13 | Tags: letter 

To the Editor . . . . . . of The Stage: 'Cinderella' minus magic

... cheers and stopped the show. The rest of the presenta tion was much less exciting. Miss Park herself was mis-cast in the kitchen scene. She gives the impression of being a highly prac tical and capable young lady who would have stood no nonsense from ...

Published: Thursday 28 December 1967
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 246 | Page: 12 | Tags: letter 

To the Editor of The Stage: Experiment?

... experiment. 1 should have thought that the reverse was true, and that as a result of too many plays of an experimental nature or kitchen sink any label will do-- the public are not so keen .to visit the theatre. After all, why should they pay money to see something ...

Published: Thursday 04 April 1968
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 174 | Page: 18 | Tags: letter 

LETTERS: FORBES TAKES ISSUE

... such barbs as exist in my book for those second hand purveyors of experience such as Mr Marriott he found the heat in my kitchen too hot? Certainly it is difficult for any author to challenge opinions, how ever objectionable. But I am sure Mr Marriott ...

Published: Thursday 15 December 1977
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 570 | Page: 34 | Tags: letter 

Light entertainment letterbox: Fan club

... Wear. Mel persuaded Vince to restart a fan club and Vince is very well pleased with the results. Yours faithfully Pauline Kitchen (Mrs) 14 King Street Mirfield West Yorks ...

Published: Thursday 01 June 1978
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 134 | Page: 7 | Tags: letter 

LETTERS: Salvation came from Marius Goring?

... and not drop damaging hints. If he is that sensitive and vulner able himself, let him avoid the heat by staying out of the kitchen! Mr Hagan is right that I took the opportunity of saying a word of thanks and praise for Marius Goring. It is scandalous that ...

Published: Thursday 19 October 1978
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 258 | Page: 19 | Tags: letter 

Light Entertainment Letters: Showcases--an agent hits back!

... Several others have been put on my books: Jeannie Starr; The Alwin Brothers; Kenny Barton; Landslide; Chris Hammill, and The Kitchen Band. 1 am very sorry that I have not been able to offer Mr Enfield any work after his appearance on the show I have his details ...

Published: Thursday 26 July 1979
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 246 | Page: 5 | Tags: letter 

LETTERS: Success in the kitchen

... in the kitchen Sir, You describe the Perth Theatre Company's production of Wesker's The Kitchen as a first-ever out of London showing (The Stage: March 7). For the record (and for what it's worth), I had the pleasure of directing The Kitchen for the ...

Published: Thursday 21 March 1985
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 105 | Page: 8 | Tags: letter 

LETTERS: ...Webber's wallet to the rescue

... 13 out of 20 dressing rooms, a bistro restaurant on stage, and five floors of redevelopment on the Exeter Street site as kitchens and light industrial space. The thousands who have savoured the charisma of this wonderful theatre over the last few weeks ...

Published: Thursday 25 July 1985
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 376 | Page: 7 | Tags: letter 

Letters: Grapes of wrath in Harley St

... ting up of a professionally run Casting Hugh Hayes Linda Rooke Sara Mason Mel Churcher Margaret Hotine Joyce Parry Andrew Kitchen Equity Members Jobgrapevine c/o 8 Harley Street London Wl ...

Published: Thursday 17 April 1986
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 223 | Page: 17 | Tags: letter