Steve N Allen
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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The Mash Report axed after four series
The Mash Report will not return for another series. A spokesperson said BBC Two was making room for new comedy shows.
British Comedy Guide, 12th March 2021Celebs think they can be comics? What a joke
Steve N Allen writes: "As a professional stand-up, who has been working on the circuit for years, I find the idea of celebrities learning the art of comedy in a two-part reality series pretty insensitive".
Steve N Allen, The Independent, 5th October 2020Comics mock Tories more simply because they're in power
The government makes decisions that impact lives. If there's a joke that can reveal an inherent flaw in the logic of that decision, it deserves to be done, writes Steve N Allen.
Steve N Allen, The Independent, 2nd September 2020Times Radio: The future of comedy
A Times Radio discussion on the future of comedy with Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Steve N Allen and Don Ward. Starts 6 minutes, 45 seconds in.
The Times, 18th August 2020Review: Comics Solving Problems
McElroy and Allen mix comedy with an occasional edge of sincerity, a nod to the fact that times are hard at the moment, for a lot of people.
Sarah Pumphery, A Younger Theatre, 16th August 2020Comics Solving Problems review
This show is more than good enough to keep you smiling and the likeable pairing of Allen and McElroy steer themselves capably through a solid comedy set.
James Hanton, The Wee Review, 16th August 2020Interview: Steve N Allen and Erich McElroy
The Edinburgh Festival is of course sadly not taking place this year, but at least some new comedy shows are still being produced thanks to The Online Free Fringe Fest, which is where Steve and Erich have joined forces to produce Comics Solving Problems.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 13th August 2020Quarantine questions: Steve N Allen and Erich McElroy
Interview with Steve N Allen and Erich McElroy.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 13th August 2020Steve N Allen: help us save live comedy
What do I, whales and the NHS have in common? It's not that we're all larger than is probably needed. There have been campaigns to save us. Not me in particular, but the Save Live Comedy campaign has been launched (visit savelivecomedy.co.uk).
Steve N Allen, The Hackney Gazette, 18th July 2020Steve N Allen: Standing up for live comedy
In the UK, we pride ourselves on our sense of humour. If you love something you have to put some work in to keep it alive.
Swindon Advertiser, 14th July 2020