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John Goodwin

Theatre publicist

PersonDied aged 97humanQ17198164

Born: May 4, 1921
Died: July 29, 2018
Birthplace: London
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1.“John Goodwin obituary”theguardian.com/stage/2018/aug/29/john-goodwin-obituaryRetrieved 2024-09-02
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Citizenship: United Kingdom
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2017-03-27
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Occupation: writer
Spouse: Suzanne Goodwin
Languages spoken, written or signed: English
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1.Stated in IdRefRetrieved 2020-03-10
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John Goodwin was a British theatre publicist, writer and editor who played a crucial role in the development of subsidised theatre in post-war Britain; first with the Royal Shakespeare Company where in the 60s he led the media campaign against concerted attempts to close its flourishing London base; then with the Royal National Theatre where, as an associate director and member of its planning committee, he was a key figure in the administrative team which, in the '70s and '80s, shaped its historic first years on London's South Bank. He was the author of a number of books on the theatre including the best-selling A Short Guide to Shakspeare's Plays. He also edited and compiled the classic reference work British Theatre Design and edited the internationally best-selling diaries of Sir Peter Hall.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in general catalog of BnFRetrieved 2026-07-23
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Given name: John
Family name: Goodwin
Mother: Jessie Lonnen
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1.“John Goodwin obituary”theguardian.com/stage/2018/aug/29/john-goodwin-obituaryRetrieved 2024-09-02
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