11 FEBRUARY 1949, Page 20

O'CASEY IN LONDON

Sin,—Dame Una Pope-Hennessy in her pleasant review of Mr. O'Casey's latest book says that "in London he was destined to win the appreciation that his genius as a playwright merits." When? How? Where? The last time enlightened London supported Mr. O'Casey to the extent of a hundred nights was twenty-three years ago. It has only done this twice, in each case in a tiny theatre. I think Dame Una overrates the future

home of the National Theatre.—Yours respectfully, JAMES BRIDLE. Finnich Molise, Drymen Station, Stirlingshire.