WHAT a patronising review from Zoe Walker (Musical has stage presence, June 12). We were not in the least "surprised" by the production of Singing In The Rain at Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

In fact we would have been "enormously surprised" to see a show that was anything less than perfect, from the Rowntree Musical Theatre.

My friends and I consider ourselves lucky to be able to see so many wonderful musicals, performed by various amateur groups.

Perhaps Zoe should give the job to someone else who will appreciate the wealth of talent we have here in York.

Margery Allis,

Redcoat Way,

Acomb, York.

Updated: 10:38 Wednesday, June 18, 2003