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 Allen1 July 2017
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Macbeth, St Paul’s Church – Review

The Scottish Play with a surreal sci-fi costume twist. Just seven actors tackle the many gory roles, dashing between indoor…
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Musicals

Polly Allen25 June 2017
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Blondel, Union Theatre – Review

A light-hearted medieval musical with a solid cast, occasionally brilliant comedy and some catchy songs, but sadly lacking the overall…
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Drama

Polly Allen12 June 2017
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Kiss Me, Trafalgar Studios – Review

Blending sensitivity, social commentary and a very British sense of humour, Kiss Me is Richard Bean’s inter-war history lesson with…
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Drama

Polly Allen27 May 2017
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Chummy, White Bear Theatre – Review

Despite careful set design and casting, this frustrating production fails to impress, and even offends.
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Drama

Polly Allen11 May 2017
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No Place for a Woman, Theatre 503 – Review

Moving in every sense of the word, No Place for a Woman captures two women's survival instincts in and around…
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Drama

Polly Allen20 April 2017
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Life By The Throat, Theatre 503 – Review

Pros: Eve Steele’s performance is raw, funny and unforgettable, capturing every side of her complicated character throughout his life. Cons:…
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Macbeth, St Paul’s Church – Review

Blondel, Union Theatre – Review

Kiss Me, Trafalgar Studios – Review

Chummy, White Bear Theatre – Review

No Place for a Woman, Theatre 503 – Review

Life By The Throat, Theatre 503 – Review