Although it is sad to see the end of the Imperial Theatre, it should be remembered that it is more than 60 years since it had a live show. It is said Brighton needs a Lyric Theatre but where are the shows?

Anything Goes is now on tour. This might fill a theatre for a couple of weeks but what of the rest of the year? In the past year or so there have been tours of West Side Story and 42nd Street, both still leaving a lot of seats to fill. One supposes an occasional show from a boy or girl band may occur, which can now be staged

at another venue. Remember, too, next year we will have the Dome Theatre.

-R W Carden, Beechwood Avenue, Brighton