David Allen (born 4 January 1936,

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) is a British playwright. He is notable for his play ''Cheapside'', which has been shown at the

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(in

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, South London) and the

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. 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 in

, South London, opening in December 1990. Other plays include ''Gone with Hardy''. Allen was educated at

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and gained an honours degree in English Language and Literature.

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