One of the great postwar theatre directors, Blakemore " who has died aged 95 " had a vast range and was a formidable writer It is sadly ironic that the death of Michael Blakemore, at the age of 95, coincides with news of the appointment of the next director of the National Theatre. As a valued associate of Laurence Olivier when the National was at the Old Vic, Blakemore was regarded by many as his natural successor. …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:24PM on December 13, 2023