Productions

Directed a touring production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors in Antwerp, Leuven, Bern and Montreux, managing a large cast and crew on an extended international tour.

Founded in 1957 by a group of students that included Derek Jacobi and Trevor Nunn, the European Theatre Group is an entirely student-run society that tours a Shakespeare play across Europe every year. ETG travels by coach with professional technical equipment and an adaptable set, whilst also leading educational workshops for school children.

Allen stepped in to play Dromio of Syracuse due to cast illness.

One of Shakespeare’s most fascinating and hilarious works, The Comedy of Errors is a full-blown farce, set in the mysterious and enchanting coastal town of Ephesus; it chronicles the story of two sets of twins, separated when young, who cause mayhem when they find themselves in the same city many years later.

This interpretation of the hilarious romp brings out the punky, youthful, rebellious and subversive nature of Shakespeare. With energetic costumes, thrilling fights and troublesome seagulls, this production strips back the restriction of the theatrical space, and invites the audience to share in the delight of one of Shakespeare's most electrifying comedies.

****1/2 -- Varsity
**** - Broadway Baby
**** - Per Capita Media

Directed, wrote, performed in and produced 'Attachment: The Leech Show', a surreal comedy play, with theatre company, Kitsch Theatre.

'Are all theatre critics bloodsucking parasites? This one is. Meet Bob the Leech. Join three actors as they desperately attempt to gain a five star review from the most distinguished (and slimy) theatre critic on the planet. Expect craziness and plenty of blood in this wacky satire about the journey to success in theatre.'

**** - Broadway Baby
**** - The Derek Awards
'a merry romp' -- The Guardian

Directed a solo comedy-horror stand-up hour, performed by Frankie Browne, dealing with difficult topics such as mental illness and loneliness.

'Standup. Making Friends. Nothing Else.'

***** 'a masterpiece' -- The Tab

Co-directed and wrote for the Cambridge Footlights Tour Show 2024, whilst a first year at Cambridge. Allen was also the Education Officer of the tour show, leading workshops in state schools in Bristol, London and Manchester, including a school that specifically catered for SEN students. The show toured Cambridge, London, Manchester, Bristol, Brighton, Belfast, Dublin, Berlin and the Edinburgh Fringe at the Pleasance.

''The most renowned sketch troupe of them all' (Independent) embark on their annual international tour once again! The Cambridge Footlights are back with six of Cambridge's best student comedians putting on a brand new show featuring their funniest sketches, and this time they've brought a dog!'

**** -- EdFringe Review

Directed a two-hour long sketch show, featuring a cast of 15 all written from scratch in three months.

'The Footlights Spring Revue showcases the talent of the current Footlights members, highlighting the unique strengths that each brings to the stage. The Spring Revue is a celebration of everything that makes Footlights unique: smart, punchy comedy and fearless performances from the best in Cambridge. From big, bold laughs to clever surprises, our members pull out all the stops to give you a night you won’t forget.'

Co-directed Rhys Griffiths' solo-stand-up hour, 'Pragga Wagga Cowboy', which featured a smaller puppet version of himself called 'Little Rhys'.

In this original stand-up special, bright-eyed drifter, Rhys Griffiths (Cambridge Footlight) invites you around the campfire to partake in some tall tales of the wild west: Wales! Join Rhys on his rootin' tootin' solo stand-up show debut as he meditates on engaging observations about the romance of greasy spoons, his personal failures as a carpenter, pigeons and much more delivered with "perfect charisma" (Varsity).

Co-founded the surreal sketch troupe, Lukewarm Goo, with which Allen has performed and written in two sketch shows, Lukewarm Goo: The Goo Debut and Lukewarm Goo: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Zoo. They have also written and performed in a radio comedy, produced by Allen, called Toad Chendy. They were quarter-finalists in the 2025 Leicester Square Sketch Off.