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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 visa 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.
NEWS
Olivier Awards, 2010
Critics Circle Awards
Reportage - January 2010
Obituary 2009 listed by John Thaxter
Theatre in 2009 by Blanche Marvin
Forest Fringe scoops the top prize at the 20th Empty Space… Peter Brook Awards
Dublin Theatre Festival, September 24 – October 11/09
Reportage, July 2009
Blanche Marvin: London's best-loved theater critic - IHT article by Mary Blume.
BEST PLAYS
Rating
Play
Theatre
Id
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THE 39 STEPS by John Buchan
CRITERION
346
****
BILLY ELLIOTT The Musical
VICTORIA PALACE
459
****
WAR HORSE by MICHAEL MORPURGO
NEW LONDON
789
****
LEGALLY BLONDE the musical
SAVOY
822
****
HAIR (1967)
GIELGUD
886
****
ALL MY SONS (1947 Coronet Theatre NYC) by ARTHUR MILLER
APOLLO
925
****
ENRON by LUCY PREBLE
NOEL COWARD
815
****
LONDON ASSURANCE (1841) by DION BOUCICAULT
NATIONAL THEATRE,Olivier
861
****
BEYOND THE HORIZON (1920) by EUGENE O’NEILL (32 years old)
NATIONAL THEATRE,Cottesloe
883
****
SPRING STORM (1937) TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (26years old)
NATIONAL THEATRE,Cottesloe
884
****
RUINED by LYNN NOTTAGE (USA)
ALMEIDA
888
****
THE REAL THING (1982) by TOM STOPPARD
OLD VIC
889
****
ELERGY FOR YOUNG LOVERS
YOUNG VIC
892
****
the COMEDY OF ERRORS by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
ROYAL EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER
894
****
YES, PRIME MINISTER by ANTHONY JAY/JONATHAN LYNN
MINERVA CHICHESTER
920
****
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE by AUGUST WILSON
YOUNG VIC
933
****
WELCOME TO THEBES by MOIRA BUFFINI
NATIONAL THEATRE,Olivier
936
****
THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY by INGMAR BERGMAN
ALMEIDA
941
****
MORTE D’ARTHUR by SIR THOMAS MALLORY
RSC COURTYARD Stratford upon Avon
942
****
NOT ON BREAD ALONE
ARTSDEPOT
943
****
HENRY IV Part I and II by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
GLOBE
949
****
TWELFTH NIGHT (RSC) by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
TRICYCLE
204
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DREAM OF THE DOG by CRAIG HIGGINSON
FINBOROUGH
906
****
LITTLE GEM by ELAINE MURPHY
BUSH
912
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IRAM from Israeli’s HERZLIYA ENSEMBLE tales from SHOLEM ALEICHEM
BARBICAN,Pit
919