Theatre Bookings

Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28260, 24 April 1957, Page 3

Theatre Bookings

Sir, —“Tired Mother” is not the first to complain about the inadequate facilities for theatre bookings; nor is she likely to be the last, so long as the present procedure continues. Is there any reason why this should be the monopoly, as it appears to be, of one particular concern?— Yours’ etc., NON-QUEUE. April 23, 1957.

Sir, —The theatre booking service in a city store has met with well-deserved criticism. The slowness of the service and the lack of consideration shown the public certainly need to be remedied. Though I was' only twelfth in the queue, a depleted staff between 12 and 2 p.m., the most convenient time for many people to book, meant a tedious wait of almost 30 minutes to book for “Wedding in Paris.” Surely at least two windows could be used with three nights’ plans at each, a system I suggest for the Gilbert and Sullivan Reason and any future attraction assured of capacity houses. Preferential booking is not satisfactory when, as with “The Reluctant Debutante,” one must pay several shillings more for the privilege.— Yours, etc., TWO ON THE AISLE. April 22, 1957.