LAST week I went with my 14-year-old grandson to see a production of Cats at the Nuffield Theatre.

This was only an amateur production performed by some of the pupils from Upper Shirley High School, and what a wonderful performance they gave.

I have seen a professional performance of this musical and I can truly say that the amateur production was every bit as good.

It held our attention from start to finish and the singing was excellent.

Which just goes to show you do not have to spend a fortune to see a well rehearsed musical.

Congratulations to all those students who took part.

CHRISTINE BEAL, Bitterne, Southampton.