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.

Drama

Polly Allen12 August 2018
0

Portraits in Motion: Volker Gerling, Summerhall, Edinburgh – Review

Pros: Accessible storytelling by a fascinating creative. Cons: The simple format can often feel more like a lecture, so might…
Read More »
Comedy

Polly Allen12 August 2018
0

When the Friendship Has Sailed, C Venues: C Aquila, Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Review

Pros: A versatile cast, clever props and a well-rounded piece that delivers lots of humour alongside the take-home message. The…
Read More »
Off West End

Polly Allen21 July 2018
0

Pity, Royal Court – Review

Pros: British clichés and drama tropes are nailed, aided by a vast number of fun props and different music styles,…
Read More »
Drama

Polly Allen3 July 2018
0

For King and Country, Southwark Playhouse – Review

Pros: The cast can sustain tension and passion; it is genuinely moving to watch this less-discussed side of WWI history.…
Read More »
Drama

Polly Allen1 July 2018
0

A Lesson from Auschwitz, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review

Pros: By honing in on Höss, Hyland’s play doesn’t choose the obvious Holocaust perpetrators (Hitler, Himmler, Mengele et al). Cons:…
Read More »
Drama

Polly Allen8 June 2018
0

Sancho: An Act of Remembrance, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review

This bold, nuanced and highly engaging one-man show from the multi-talented Paterson Joseph uncovers a black British trailblazer who should…
Read More »
Comedy

Polly Allen20 May 2018
0

H.R.Haitch, Union Theatre – Review

A right Royal romp through an alternative 2011, where prince-in-disguise Bertie and his fiancée, pub chef Chelsea, are about to…
Read More »
Drama

Polly Allen21 April 2018
0

Little Eyolf, The Print Room at the Coronet – Review

An Ibsen play successfully transported to the present day by some of Norway’s finest actors, in a near-flawless production. Norwegian…
Read More »
Drama

Polly Allen15 April 2018
1

Gauhar Jaan – The Datia Incident, Omnibus Theatre – Review

Shining a light on India’s pre-Bollywood queen of entertainment, Gauhar Jaan is an original, funny and exciting debut play, albeit…
Read More »
Drama

Polly Allen31 March 2018
0

Love Me Now, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review

An of-the-moment piece that feels true to the state of modern dating and intertwined issues around consent, truth and power.
Read More »

Previous page Next page