Blanche
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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.

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 RatingPlayTheatreId
****THE 39 STEPS by John BuchanCRITERION346
****BILLY ELLIOTT The MusicalVICTORIA PALACE459
****WAR HORSE by MICHAEL MORPURGONEW LONDON789
****LEGALLY BLONDE the musicalSAVOY822
****THREE DAYS IN MAY by BEN BROWNTRAFALGAR STUDIOS1273
****MATILDACAMBRIDGE1288
****THE KING’S SPEECH by DAVID SEIDLERWYNDHAMS1360
****LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (1940, first performed 1956) by EUGENE O’NEILAPOLLO1374
****MAKING NOISE QUIETLY (1986) by ROBERT HOLMANDONMAR WAREHOUSE1381
****TIS A PITY SHE’S A WHORE (1629-33) by JOHN FORDBARBICAN1345
****BIG AND SMALL by BOTHO STRAUSSBARBICAN1378
****WILD SWANS by JUNG CHANGYOUNG VIC1383
****THE BEESOHO1339
****UNCLE VANYA by ANTON CHEKHOVTHE PRINT ROOM1380