Letter: Exit Sir Ian

Sir: Why should Sir Ian's departure be regarded as a "loss for the West End", rather than a gain for Leeds? Your newspaper rightly points to the work of pioneering "powerhouse" theatres such as those in Leeds and Nottingham, but how much attention do these theatres get from the national press? You have only to look at the listings pages to see how little. I enjoy going to London to see a play, but I enjoy Nottingham better!

FRANK PARRY

Nottingham