... to speak out against dwarf-bowling' SIR Speaking as a retired showbusi- ness dwarf- 1 scorn the hideous modern title person of restricted growth. Formerly one of the Miraculous Mini atures, I think it is time for every small performer to speak out ...

... US Who fans speak out SIR With regards the advertisement on page 30 of your issue of January 15, and as representatives of a coalition of Doctor Who Fan Clubs and organisa tions, I would like to reiterate that we are indeed upset. The attitude of the ...

... Vanessa asked me to meet her. We did not discuss the film when we met, we merely met. I hope Chit -Chat will now let the film speak for itself. Margaret Ramsay St Martin's Lane London VANESSA REDGRAVE ...

... artist (i.e. Stalin's bodyguard) in a film, Shostakovich, filmed at Bradford Alhambra. Given that he was employed in a non speaking role, what possible reason, other than some trendy gimmick, ex plains his inclusion? I am not sure who is to blame, the producer ...

... Musician responds to a Reid piece of 'double speak' SIR, Tony Fields' piece Working to make Sundays sociable made several valid points with regard to Sunday theatre performances. But his paragraph dealing with the theatre unions needs to be challenged ...

... I've noticed they've been organised bv Barrv J Mishon. and it came to me on the night of the BAFTA awards in particular, and speaking as an American in show business, what's wrong with vou peo ple, not to use his expertise for vour awards, when he's presumablv ...

... Speaking the facts SIR--While [he actual content of Stella Barnes's letter (April 16) made us smile ruefully The Stage's heading of Jesus Christ Superstar 'cheated' audience does great disservice to the industry which your newspaper is supposed to be ...

... familiar ring, We already have a national theatre It will drain off re sources How much of the nation are they going to speak to? It will be national in name only for a small audience in a metropolitan centre. Above all, there is no clear cut will ...

... the Atlantic. I have no real objection to the establishment of higher prices for the best seats in the house but I must speak up on behalf of the relatively poor, but incredibly en thusiastic musical lovers who rely on the availability of cheaper seats ...

... evoked the response Oh yes, I read that and thought two more Television Actors who can't do it in the Theatre, I feel I must speak out. Irene Dawkins St James Management Groom Place London ...

... this I am accused of being of the raving right. I am not. I am what I admit is a fairly rare species: I am a moderate who speaks out, and I wrote a moderate letter. Too many of the thousands who think as I do would not dream of writing to The Stage. Too ...

... better offerings ie. Phantom, Cats, 42nd Street, Me and My Girl and yes La Cage. Follies has wonderful things to offer. I speak of the excellent cast, masdam- j mes Rigg, McKenzie, Gray, Carr, Leigh, Courtenay. The highlight for me I was the show stopping ...