Joanne Allen is a London based English actress, born in Nottingham.

Joanne Allen studied drama for 2 years at Clarendon College, Nottingham and then went on to Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre where she studied for 3 years.

She then toured for 2 years in and around Bristol with Avon Touring Theatre Company, performing original and highly acclaimed work. Further Theatre credits include:

• Cordelia/Fool in ‘King Lear’ (Gulbenkian Theatre )
• Mari Hoff in ‘The Rise & Fall of Little Voice’ (Milford Haven)
• Pauline in ‘One for the Road’ (Dukes Lancaster)
• Jackie in ‘Breakneck (Stratford East)
• Ruth Ellis in ‘One Reputedly Glamourous Woman’ (Birmingham Rep & Sheffield Crucible)
• Myra Hindley in ‘Mea Culpa’ (Soho Theatre)