Letter: Alone, not lonely

From Ms Patricia Reeves

Sir: The Royal Court's proposal to have a weekly singles night implies that going to the theatre on one's own is somehow strange and sad.

I have loved the theatre all my life, and for the past 50 years have gone regularly, 95 per cent of the time on my own. In that way, I have been able to see and enjoy plays without having to worry as to whether my companion is of the same mind. If I had waited for friends or family to come with me, I should have missed so much.

Now that we no longer live near London, the journey is longer, but I refuse to give up that which has brought me so much happiness.

Yours sincerely,

Patricia Reeves

Bournemouth, Dorset