6 JANUARY 1973, Page 21

Critics

Sir: Mr Will Waspe in your issue of December 23, says that it is rumoured that I have a play in some bottom drawer waiting to be' produced.

Since false rumours tend to breed more false rumours, it will no doubt soon be a matter of popular gossip that the reason "my play" has not been produced is that it has been turned down by every management in town. Let me then assure you that I have no play either in my mind or in any drawer. Books, yes. Two of them will be published this spring. But plays, no.

Milton Shulman 51g Eaton Square, London SW1