... PROTEST FROM SIDE-SEATS To the Editor of The Stage Dear Sir, A protest teems neccssary. For *ome London producers and designers are ignoring the sides of the I house entirely, whilst others, in attempt ing to f be clever, merely kill the audience's eavesdropping illusion. Two nights before Love in Albania folded at the St. James's I Paid 7s. and saw only a fraction of the iction becausc the ...

... To the Editor of The Stage Dear Sir. I had the pleasure of >ceing a most admirable performance of Veronique given by the Garrowhill Operatic and Dramatic Society. Listen ing to Messager's lovely score. I wondered why this delightful comic i opera has not lately been revived. I saw it in Edinburgh some 45 years ago, and f don't think ft has ever been done in Scotland since by a professional com ...

... To the Editor of Tut-; Stage Sir, I am at work on a history of the Exeter Theatre Royal and should be most grateful to any of your readers i who could tell me of interesting inci- j dents, outstanding anecdotes or anything which would assist with the production. Since 1735 there have been five theatres. It is possible that there arc many in the profession who performed at the Bedford Circus ...

... To the Editor of I mi Stage Sir. May I ask lor space in your columns to draw attention once again lo an age-otd scandul ami injustice to artinta. now seem ing l\ more prevalent than it ha* e\ e? been in my 40 years in the profession-- thi* non-return of arti*tV photograph- hy ;iycnts and man agers. At the prevent moment 20 i agents and managers per cent, of whom are members (f the Agents' ...

... To the bdilor of lilt StACt fear Sir. I am engaged on a bio- graphy of Ivor Noiello. which u ill he published hy the Falcon Pre in the autumn. Any of your readcrx who may have letter* from Mr. Noiello. or relevant cuttings or information, may he able to I loan them lo me. AH material will he l acknowledged and returned within a few Yours sincerely. PETER NOBLE. 9, Rex-place, Park-lane, W.I. ...

... PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL To the Edtior of The Stage Dear Sir. I have just received official intimation from the Ministry of Works that, owing to Government regulations regarding the limitation of capital ex penditure, mv application for pcrmmion to build a tcsii\ al theatre al Prtlochry cannot be granted meantime. The decision is. of course, very dis heartening, as I had hoped to create in Scotland ...

... GRATITUDE To the Editor of The Stag* Dear Sir. As an actress turned aspiring pbywright I would like to place on record the encouragement g i ten to roe by two well-known firms whose activities are extensive enough to justify lack of interest in the writers who send in so many plays to them each year. Good sense makes then? polite, but only a real interest in the theatre makes a btg firm show ...

... SCENIC ART To the Editor of Tm Stage Dear Sir, Might I suggest that alt new theatres and old ones should have paint-frames for their scenic artists. Some artists have lo paint in very bad conditions, whilst others are belter off and have every comfort. Work can be done quicker and better if there a a good paint-frame and proper heating In winter months. I have had to give up my scenic work ...

... PETER LOFTUS'S OFFER To the Editor of The Stage Sir, I was most interested in the little paragraph, which appeared in the Varietv column of last week's Stage, regarding the Music Hall Museum. 1 have quite a few mementos of my mother, Cissie Loftus, and my grand mother, Marie Loftus. which I would like to present, and 1 would be grate ful if you could let me know to whom 1 should send these ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE Dear Sir.--I go to the theatre about four times a week, which means that in the course of the year I spend about five guineas on programmes. I consider this an extortionate fee imposed by the management for supplying me with the names of the artists in the cast and a comment on the various tings. When I am cnargea us. oa. ior a stall I feel entitled to be told who ...

... ON THE LAND To the Editor of The Stage Dear Sir, In view of the fact that there are so many actors and actresses out of work, it occurs to me that while they are waiting for an engagement their time could be usefully, healthfully, and profitably employed on the land. Casual labour is very much in demand there, and farmers would welcome the services of members of the profession, if only for a ...

... To the Editor of The Stage Sir, The B.B.C. is sponsoring a series of programme* with the object of giving instruction in the art of acting for the radio to thousands who would like to do so but who have no experience. Far be it from me to criticise this seemingly benevolent gesture on the part of the B.B.C.. but have those concerned with (Coatinaed in next column) K oaliastd from pneediax col. ...