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Blanche Marvin, has been involved for over 50 years in writing, directing and producing theatre in London and in New York which has given her a unique approach to reviewing London theatre and transfers to New York or vice versa. Her depth of knowledge, and experience make her a most practical plus influential reviewer on the theatre scene in London today. She reviews the full schedule of shows for each theatre which draws a picture and identity of the theatre venue as well as the plays. It paints a picture of the current themes running in the theatre, and relates to the style or trends most dominant, in addition to explaining why theatre will or will not work in London or New York when transferring.
Blanche was awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours.
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Soho Place Theatre - a new West End theatre opening September 2022
PETER BROOK TRIBUTE by blanche marvin
Cricket Theatre founded 1958
Peter Brook and Shakespeare at the Institut Francais
SAVING BRITISH THEATRE DURING THE LOCKDOWN June 2020
BEST PLAYS
Rating
Play
Theatre
Id
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GOOD by C.P. TAYLOR
HAROLD PINTER
2995
****
RITA by CAETANO DONIZETTI
CHARING CROSS
2997
****
MARVELLOUS by NEIL BALDWIN, MALCOLM CLARKE
SOHOPLACE
2999
****
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY by PEARL CLEAGE
NATIONAL THEATRE,Lyttelton
3006
****
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO after HAYAO MIYAZAKI
BARBICAN
3010
****
LOVE ALL by DOROTHY L. SAYERS
JERMYN STREET
2998