As always, June Barker is spot on with her review of last week's performance at the Chatsworth and I can add nothing to her words.

What I would wish to do is set some comparison against other shows I have seen in recent months.

In London, this includes that National Garrick, Comedy and Lyceum; Nottingham Playhouse and Royal Centre, Harrogate, Keswick, Cambridge, Torquay, Skegness and Mansfield.

The Riverside Drama Company and the Duchess deliver a standard second to none of these places, but that is just my own humble opinion, which also takes into account value for money.

Judging from the comments around me in the place, the packed house felt pretty much the same, and we are going to need a bigger theatre in town.  The builders have done a marvelous job on the old place; although perhaps a dress circle and restaurant should be added next time?  Don't take my word for it; get down there and see for yourself.

Charles Tudor, Long Eaton