CPAC dress code

WHILE I agree to some extent with the comments made on this subject, let’s not forget that there was a huge deluge of rain during the Wicked performance run.

My party may have been among the thong-and-short set. When we stepped out of the car we were ankle deep in water and had to walk some distance to the theatre.

I was not going to miss attending the performance and chose what I felt was suitable attire given the weather conditions.

Wet shoes, socks and trousers are un- comfortable. I believe that shorts, shirt and thongs cannot only look attractive but are sensible attire for the tropics.

On the gender issue, what is the difference between shorts/shirt/thongs and skirt/blouse/sandals? Let’s be pleased that patrons are supporting our local theatre.

At what point in time was a dress standard for theatre decided upon?

Togas and sandals were once considered totally appropriate attire for theatre patrons. Let’s see commonsense and individuality thrive. After all, it is theatre. Bryan Walker, Mirriwinni Queensland with recent severe weather impacting our track as well as roads and highways in multiple locations”.

Hey, QR Brisbane. The sun has been shining for several days now and the trucks have been travelling up the Bruce Highway for about a week. Bob Brooks, Gordonvale

Editor’s note: Queenland Rail advises the line re-opened yesterday.

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