... Squares in the circle SIR,-Reference a letter in your January 23 issue, from young magicienne Fay Davis. Like Fay, I started in magic when I was young and was fortunate enough to land a TV spot with Ray Alan when I was just ten years old. I am now 19 and have been on TV several times and can quite honestly say that only good came from my appearances on TV. With reference to Fay's comments ...

... We haven't gone bust SIR, With reference to your article, (Page 3, January 30) re the collapse of Theatre Services, and in view of the fact that we have received numerous tele phone calls, it would be appreciated if you would draw attention to the fact that the proprietors and employers of the above company have no connection whatsoever with the firm named in your article. Robert James and ...

... Old and poor and chilly SIR, I have just seen Simon Stokes' letter in The Stage of August 7, 1986. I should be grateful if you would publish a correction of fact. The Greenwich Theatre is ventilated and exceeds the standard required by the Licensing Authority as otherwise ft could not be open as a public theatre. It shares its lack of air-conditioning with many of the older and poorer houses ...

... Where am I supposed to be? SIR, I read with some interest in to day's issue of your excellent journal of the forthcoming Dr Who production of Cinderella. You did not however mention my favourite actor, who is starring in this production, Anthony Ainley, who plays the Master in Dr Who, the most evil genius in the universe. You announced that this pantomime is to be at the Assembly Hall, ...

... Alarmed at ITI's fight SIR, The entire staff of the Drama Department of the University of Bristol were exceedingly alarmed at the possibility of an early closure of the British branch of the International Theatre Institute. I have no doubt that members of the theatrical profession of all grades and descriptions will have told you, verbally and in writing, what a loss the disap pearance of your ...

... 'Slap in the face' from Jeffrey Archer SIR,--Most of us who have been in the business for some years get disillusioned at some point. However, I am prompted to write both with some disillusionment but also anger after reading two items recently in the daily press. Firstly, I understand that Linda Lusardi, best known as a model, has been granted membership of Equity. My argument is not with ...

... Making it in High Society at Leicester SIR,--In the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors who is on holiday, I feel that a reply is necessary to your account of the resignation of David Potter as Theatre Director of the Leicester Haymarket Theatre (October 30), as your speculation was misleading and not in accordance with the facts of the matter. First, as previously stated, ...

... Matador musical is 'nauseating news' SIR,--El Cordobes is more than a bullfighter--he's a pop star, enthused song-writer, arranger and producer Mike Leander in The Stage (March 26). Leander is collaborating with Edward Seago on Matador, a new LP and possible London stage musical, both to feature singer Tom Jones. El Cordobes is even more than a pop star. El Cordobes was the slow slaughterer ...

... More losses than gains SIR, I agree with Peter Heppje's review of the theatre in Leicestershire. We have lost more than we gained by the imposition of the Arts Council and Regional Arts Association. What was true of Leicestershire was all over Britain. The masses had access to a great range of theatre. If Liverpool is any sample this is no longer the case. New theatre goes not being attracted ...

... SIR, I recall, as a very small boy, gazing transfixed through the balcony bars of a school hall, as a rather special event took place before my eyes. The senior pupils of the school were silently watching a feature film 1 think towards eventual examination as part of their syllabus. What came over, strong ly, for me personally, was not so much the sheer colour and spectacle of the piece, but ...

... SIR, It is perhaps not remembered that when Olivier and Richardson re formed the Old Vic in 1944 they reserved places for invalided ex- servicemen. There were three of us. We each have our memories of that season. Mine is of the charge of excitement that came from the first night audience at the New Theatre as a black gloved hand insinuated itself round the proscenium arch and slowly propelled ...

... SIR, There is very little to be said for being 64 years old, I find: but at least it carries the consolation that one saw Lord Olivier in the glory of his prime. One feels sorry for those born later who only knew him as a face in old movies and the occasional television. How can one assess the range of an artist who was a famous Richard III, with all that implies of gusto: and yet whose ...