Madam, - I welcome Raymond Whitehead's contribution to the debate on advertising standards (July 16th) as they apply to the performing arts.
However, I must clarify that I was not Artistic Director of Project Arts Centre in May 2002 when the performance by Cie Jerôme Bel to which Mr Whitehead objected so strongly took place.
Therefore any implication that I was arrogant or otherwise discourteous in dealings with him is without foundation.
To my knowledge I have never met or spoken to Mr Whitehead or his agents and the only time that I am aware of having been in his company is when I held the door open for him in Court 23 on the day on which his case was heard.
Furthermore, I can state that I welcome comments and complaints from the public about Project Arts Centre's activities and would hope always to deal with these politely, if not always to everyone's satisfaction. - Yours, etc.,
WILLIE WHITE,
Artistic Director,
Project Arts Centre,
East Essex Street,
Dublin 2.