Steve Mclean
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
West End New Act Of The Year Final review
Set up in 2022 to give a profile boost to new comedians struggling post-pandemic, the West End New Act Of The Year showcases a lot of acts - no fewer than 15 at the final plus six more entrants given 'one to watch' status.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2023Shalaka Kurup wins West End New Act of the Year 2023
Stand-up Shalaka Kurup has been named as the winner of the West End New Act of the Year 2023 competition.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd March 2023Opinion: the myth of woke liberal elite
I've yet to see Woke Liberal Elite in action but I know of comedy clubs that claim to be fighting against Woke-Brigade and Cancel Culture by only hiring certain acts that you can't hear anywhere else except at almost every comedy club around the country most weekends. I have no doubt though someone will put a far right enabling spin on this with no evidence. Something like 'the reason why they won is because the public are sick of all the woke' and the un-balance of the internet will be restored.
Steve McLean, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2022Accommodation woes
We asked a range of comedians about their accommodation at this year's Fringe, and for disaster stories from previous years.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2019Edinburgh rules
Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2019Nightmare audience members
We asked performers going to the Fringe who they would least like to see in the audience of their show...
British Comedy Guide, 10th August 201910 of the best: Fringe comedy shows for every taste
A selection of 10 Fringe comedies.
Kirsty Gordon, The Herald, 5th August 2018These are the nerdiest shows at the Fringe
Nerd culture has arrived at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with AI, Star Trek and Doctor Who all making appearances.
Jonathan Holmes, Wired, 1st August 2018A piggy interview with Steve McLean
Steve McLean interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018