David Allen (born 4 January 1936, Birmingham, England) is a British playwright. He is notable for his play ''Cheapside'', which has been shown at the Warehouse Theatre (in Croydon,

South London South London is the southern part of London, England, south of the River Thames. The region consists of the Districts of England, boroughs, in whole or in part, of London Borough of Bexley, Bexley, London Borough of Bromley, Bromley, London Borou ...

) and the White Barn Theatre. His play ''Pommies'' was given its first performance at the Warehouse Theatre, Croydon in April 1988. His play ''In the Doghouse'' was produced at

The Warehouse Theatre The Warehouse Theatre, located in Hope Street, Weymouth, Dorset, England, has been home to the Weymouth Drama Club since 1993. The Drama Club owns and runs the property, which is primarily used for rehearsing forthcoming productions, although ...

in Croydon, South London, opening in December 1990. Other plays include ''Gone with Hardy''. Allen was educated at Liverpool University and gained an honours degree in English Language and Literature.

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