Your correspondent thought Slava’s Snowshow was, in places, “quite frightening, almost dangerous” and “depicted violence to a huge audience” (Letters, 2/1). I considered it the most enjoyable, feel-good theatre I have attended. Very clearly, the woman who was lifted onto the stage was a cast member and in no way was violence depicted. The looks of sheer enjoyment on the faces of the audience during “audience participation” sections, and their reluctance to leave the theatre at the conclusion of the show, confirmed my opinion.
Roy Lindsay, Yarragon
Burial, the green way
In the wild, natural composting of dead birds, animals, fish, insects etc is acceptable. In an urbanised society the larger dead creatures have to be disposed of appropriately. There can be nothing more appropriate than dealing with deceased humans in the same environmentally friendly way (World, 3/1). Australia should be a world leader and not drag its legislative feet on this issue.
John Gordon-Kirkby, Mornington
Too risky to speak out
Your correspondent says Russians who want to work outside Russia should “speak out” while it is “waging an illegal war”, or defect (Letters, 2/1). Given the number of oligarchs who have mysteriously met their end (The Age, 3/1), perhaps he should consider how much danger any Russian’s family and friends might be placed in if they were to voice any opposition. If I were in their position, I would not make any comment about the war in Ukraine in order to…
