John Thaxter
British theatre critic
About John Thaxter
Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 84). John Thaxter was a British theatre critic.
John Thaxter (11 February 1927 – 30 January 2012) was a British theatre critic.
Originally an IT professional at British Telecom, he turned to theatre criticism late in life, initially writing reviews for the Richmond and Twickenham Times and subsequently for The Stage and British Theatre Guide. He was a member of the London Critics' Circle. He was also a regular contributor to theatre-related articles in the English Wikipedia.
Thaxter lived in Twickenham. Three times married and twice widowed, he is survived by two children.
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Who was John Thaxter?
British theatre critic
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John Thaxter was born on 11 February 1927.
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John Thaxter died on 30 January 2012.
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John Thaxter was a theatre critic.
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John Thaxter was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thaxter. https://biography.guide/john-thaxter/
MLA: "John Thaxter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thaxter/.
Chicago: "John Thaxter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thaxter/.
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