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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.
NEWS
Peter Brook and Shakespeare at the Institut Francais
SAVING BRITISH THEATRE DURING THE LOCKDOWN June 2020
BEST PLAYS
Rating
Play
Theatre
Id
****
MATILDA
CAMBRIDGE
1288
****
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
NOEL COWARD
2936
****
UNCLE VANYA by ANTON CHEKHOV
HAROLD PINTER
2965
****
LEOPOLDSTADT by TOM STOPPARD
WYNDHAMS
2980
****
THE HAYSTACK by AL BLYTH
HAMPSTEAD
2970
****
TUTANKHAMUN
SAATCHI GALLERY
2983
****
MALIPHANTWORKS 3
CORONET
2973
****
THE TIN DRUM by GUNTER GRASS
CORONET
2984
****
THE BOY FRIEND
MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY
2943