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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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BEST PLAYS
 RatingPlayTheatreId
****THE 39 STEPS by John BuchanCRITERION346
****BILLY ELLIOTT The MusicalVICTORIA PALACE459
****WAR HORSE by MICHAEL MORPURGONEW LONDON789
****LEGALLY BLONDE the musicalSAVOY822
****HAIR (1967)GIELGUD886
****ALL MY SONS (1947 Coronet Theatre NYC) by ARTHUR MILLERAPOLLO925
****ENRON by LUCY PREBLENOEL COWARD815
****LONDON ASSURANCE (1841) by DION BOUCICAULTNATIONAL THEATRE,Olivier861
****BEYOND THE HORIZON (1920) by EUGENE O’NEILL (32 years old)NATIONAL THEATRE,Cottesloe883
****SPRING STORM (1937) TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (26years old)NATIONAL THEATRE,Cottesloe884
****RUINED by LYNN NOTTAGE (USA)ALMEIDA888
****THE REAL THING (1982) by TOM STOPPARDOLD VIC889
****ELERGY FOR YOUNG LOVERSYOUNG VIC892
****the COMEDY OF ERRORS by WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREROYAL EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER894
****YES, PRIME MINISTER by ANTHONY JAY/JONATHAN LYNNMINERVA CHICHESTER920
****JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE by AUGUST WILSONYOUNG VIC933
****WELCOME TO THEBES by MOIRA BUFFININATIONAL THEATRE,Olivier936
****THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY by INGMAR BERGMANALMEIDA941
****MORTE D’ARTHUR by SIR THOMAS MALLORYRSC COURTYARD Stratford upon Avon942
****NOT ON BREAD ALONEARTSDEPOT943
****HENRY IV Part I and II by WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREGLOBE949
****TWELFTH NIGHT (RSC) by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARETRICYCLE204
****DREAM OF THE DOG by CRAIG HIGGINSONFINBOROUGH906
****LITTLE GEM by ELAINE MURPHYBUSH912
****IRAM from Israeli’s HERZLIYA ENSEMBLE tales from SHOLEM ALEICHEMBARBICAN,Pit919