Polly Allen

Polly Allen is a lifestyle journalist and marketer based in Bristol. Her earliest memory of theatre was a Postman Pat stage show; she's since progressed to enjoying drama, comedy and musicals without children's TV themes. Her favourite plays include Hangmen by Martin McDonagh, and A Woman Killed with Kindness by Thomas Heywood.

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Polly Allen23 September 2023
1

Review: Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder!, Bristol Old Vic

A lyrically brilliant, warm-hearted musical
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Polly Allen31 August 2023

Review: Solve-Along-A Murder She Wrote, EdFringe

A camp and affectionate celebration of the classic crime TV show Murder She Wrote, with guaranteed laughter.
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Polly Allen31 August 2023

Review: Buff, EdFringe

Refreshingly centred on a plus-size gay character, this one-man play is truly representative and essential viewing.
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Polly Allen13 August 2023
1

Review – Funeral, EdFringe

A unique, moving and thoroughly un-British show exploring our relationship with death.
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Polly Allen12 August 2023

Review: Pleasure Little Treasure, EdFringe

A witty and confrontational play about growing up in a strip club in post-Soviet Estonia
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Polly Allen26 August 2022
0

Review: Pauline, EdFringe 2022

Intensely honest (and often funny) reflections.
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Polly Allen25 August 2022
0

Review: Coming Out Of My Cage (And I’ve Been Doing Just Fine), EdFringe 2022

An energetic and enthusiastic dissection of the Noughties earworm.
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Polly Allen25 August 2022
0

Review: Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, EdFringe 2022

An affectionate tribute to the great Victoria Wood.
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Polly Allen21 April 2022
2

Review: The Taxidermist’s Daughter, Chichester Festival Theatre

A dark but thrilling play
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Polly Allen11 March 2022
1

Review: Wonder Boy, Bristol Old Vic

inventive and expressive
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