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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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Olivier Awards 2012
The Lowry
RSC Theatre Opening - 23rd November 2010
Peter Brook's Speech at Peter Brook Awards and Results
BEST PLAYS
Rating
Play
Theatre
Id
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THE 39 STEPS by John Buchan
CRITERION
346
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BILLY ELLIOTT The Musical
VICTORIA PALACE
459
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WAR HORSE by MICHAEL MORPURGO
NEW LONDON
789
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LEGALLY BLONDE the musical
SAVOY
822
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THREE DAYS IN MAY by BEN BROWN
TRAFALGAR STUDIOS
1273
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MATILDA
CAMBRIDGE
1288
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THE KING’S SPEECH by DAVID SEIDLER
WYNDHAMS
1360
****
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (1940, first performed 1956) by EUGENE O’NEIL
APOLLO
1374
****
MAKING NOISE QUIETLY (1986) by ROBERT HOLMAN
DONMAR WAREHOUSE
1381
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TIS A PITY SHE’S A WHORE (1629-33) by JOHN FORD
BARBICAN
1345
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BIG AND SMALL by BOTHO STRAUSS
BARBICAN
1378
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WILD SWANS by JUNG CHANG
YOUNG VIC
1383
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THE BEE
SOHO
1339
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UNCLE VANYA by ANTON CHEKHOV
THE PRINT ROOM
1380