Connor Allen

Connor Allen

Connor Allen is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and former Children’s Laureate Wales (2021-2023). He’s written for BBC Wales, BBC Radio 4, Wales Millennium Centre, and others. He wrote and performed in his acclaimed show The Making of a Monster, and was the 2023 winner of the Imison Award for his debut audio drama of the same title. His two debut poetry collections were released in 2023: Dominoes, for adults, and Miracles, for children. His work is inspired by elements of his own life including grief, love, masculinity, and identity. He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Literature from The University of South Wales.
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