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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: All is unfair in life and showbiz

... you know and five per cent talent. Sad, but then showbiz like life ain't fair. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen might well apply here. Richard Harcourt--Vaughan 'Lynwood' Elmbridge Avenue Berrylands Surbiton, Surrey ...

Published: Thursday 19 November 1992
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 121 | Page: 9 | 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: If you can't stand the pay, get out of the theatre

... therefore, is if you want to sit on Everest you have to make the ascent, but if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen. Tom Holbrook Administrator The School of the Science of Acting Seven Sisters Road London ...

Published: Thursday 18 February 1999
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 143 | Page: 9 | 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: Recordings would reveal quality

... fee? To my mind the spoken lines would soon reveal a good or bad play. It is my belief that both channels have flogged the kitchen sink, only to learn (as those of us who nave lived in the back streets could teH them) that when you have muck for break fast ...

Published: Thursday 17 September 1964
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 142 | Page: 11 | Tags: letter 

To the Editor of The Stage: End of the Pier

... and I fail to remember the late Fred Karno, or the Army contemplating actions for libel. I am also given to understand that Kitchen Sinks and Lavatories, both practical neces sities, find themselves uninsultcd at being coupled with Drama and Humour. Forty ...

Published: Thursday 15 November 1962
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 165 | Page: 14 | Tags: letter 

STABLE FITTINGS

... Lancashire an apparatus for heating out-door premises at comparatively little cost. A boiler is fixed at the back of the kitchen fire-place, so that the water is always warmed by its heat. There is a furnace under the boiler, so that in frost the water ...

ATHLETICISM IN CHINA

... spectators. There are sleeping quarters under the stands to accommodate 2,000 athletes, and dining-rooms, locker- rooms and kitchens are also provided. Be sides this there is a magnificent gate, a great concourse, press stands and a radio broad casting station ...

To the Editor of The Stage: Cheers for Priestley

... rose-coloured spectacles. A well produced variety show has a theme of elation, which will never be equalled by any of our kitchen sink playwrights. Yours faithfully. Harold Jordan (Purser). R.M.S. Claymore, Oban. ...

Published: Thursday 05 December 1963
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 186 | Page: 14 | Tags: letter 

APARTMENTS CHARGES: To the Editor of THE STAGE

... close on £220 to furnish thom. I don't think anyone can say they are overcharged. No one knows the work that goes on in tho kitchen but the landlady and maid, and our hours aro generally seven teen hours por day, not eight. Paddy speaks of the coala and ...

Published: Thursday 16 March 1922
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 179 | Page: 13 | Tags: letter