Stevie Martin
| Stevie Martin | |
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Martin in the 2023 short film Meeting Dad | |
| Birth name | Stevie Meredith Martin |
| Born | 12 May 1988 |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St. John's College, Durham University |
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| Website | https://steviemartin.com/ |
Stevie Meredith Martin (born 12 May 1988)[1][2][3] is a British comedian and writer.
Early life
Martin grew up in Northwich, Cheshire.[4] She graduated from St. John's College, Durham University, in 2010, with a degree in English literature.[1] She credits her career to having been auditioned for the Durham Revue sketch comedy group by Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar.[5] Martin was in the group for two years during college.[6] After graduating, she worked as a journalist.[7] Three years into Martin's time as a journalist, she started a sketch group.[6]
Career
Martin was a member of the sketch comedy group Massive Dad, along with the comedians Tessa Coates and Liz Kingsman.[8] In 2018, Martin began doing solo work when the group shifted towards more writing and less live performance. She made her debut performance of Stevie Martin: Vol 1 at the Edinburgh Fringe.[9][10]
That year, Martin began hosting the podcast The Debrief - later renamed Nobody Panic - with writer and performer Tessa Coates.[11][12] The two began the podcast to provide a helping hand as they too navigate their adulthood.[13] Her first book, co-authored by Coates and published in 2021, is also called Nobody Panic: How to be a Functioning Adult Without Screaming.[14] The podcast was placed on hiatus in June 2024.[15]
In 2020, Martin began doing online sketches with actor Lola-Rose Maxwell.[16][17] She rose to prominence as a result of the sketches' popularity.[18]
Martin has appeared on TV shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Starstruck, Breeders, The Mash Report, Guessable, The Emily Atack Show and The Horne Section TV Show.[19] She has written for TV shows, including The Russell Howard Hour.[20] She also writes a newsletter called The S is a 5.[21] With her sister, Gina Martin, she previously hosted the podcast Might Delete Later.[22] She has appeared on podcasts, including RHLSTP.[23]
In 2025, Martin was announced as a contestant in the 19th series of Taskmaster, alongside Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jason Mantzoukas, Mathew Baynton and Rosie Ramsey.[24] Martin also hosted the three part mini series Got the Shot, alongside Lara Ricote, featuring the two traveling Great Britain in search of destinations to experience iconic movie genres. The series was produced by national tourism agency VisitBritain in hopes to increase tourism.[25]
She is set to have her first UK tour begin in September 2025 at the Soho Theatre in London.[26]
Personal life
Martin lives in South London.[27] She is the older sister of political activist and author Gina Martin.[27][28] She is married to Adam Riches, a fellow comedian.[29]
In 2019, while performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Martin passed out on stage due to heat exhaustion. The audience initially believed it was a part of the comedy set; however, she eventually received help. Martin later tweeted confirming she was doing well.[30]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Swag | Office Worker | Short film |
| 2022 | Reasons | Emily | Short film |
| 2023 | Two-Way Mirror | Emma | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Brotherhood | Ruth | Episode: "Poppy" |
| 2018 | Damned | Flo | Episode: "#2.3" |
| 2019 | Comedians Giving Lectures | Self | Series 1, Episode 6 |
| 2020 | Breeders | Helen | Episode: "No Places" |
| 2021 | Starstruck | Stevie | Episode: "Autumn" |
| Late Night Mash | Newsreader Jenny Baxter | 4 episodes | |
| Step Up to the Plate | Self - Difficult Diner | Series 2, episode 3 | |
| 2022 | Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything | Mel | Episode: "#1.1" |
| 2025 | The Horne Section TV Show | Penny Wittle | Episode: "The Haunting" |
| Taskmaster | Self - Contestant | 10 episodes | |
| Got the Shot | Self - Host | Mini-series |
References
- ^ a b Cochran, Ollie (1 February 2024). "Tales from Durham and Beyond: A Chat with Stevie Martin". John's Chronicle. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Martin, Stevie [@5teviem]; (12 May 2024). "it's my birthday today and my presents were themed" – via Instagram.
- ^ Martin, Stevie. "Girls With Boys Names - Baby Name Trends James Wyatt". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Sproston, Gemma (13 January 2020). "Upskirting campaigner Gina Martin praises empowered victims". Northwich Guardian. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Pape, Liam (20 May 2024). "Stevie Martin: I auditioned for Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar in a haze of fear". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Rains, Holly (15 April 2019). "A lesson In how to be funny with Stevie Martin". Marie Claire UK. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Interview: Stevie Martin". Living North. August 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Logan, Brian (9 August 2015). "Massive Dad at Edinburgh Festival review – ragged with flashes of brilliance". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Martin, Stevie (25 March 2019). "Stevie Martin: hello can be the hardest word in comedy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Sweet, Jonny (5 August 2018). "Stevie Martin Vol. 1 – The Wee Review | Scotland's arts and culture magazine". Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Nobody Panic". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- "Don't know what to do with your life? The Nobody Panic podcast hosts have some savvy advice". Stylist. Retrieved 30 November 2024. - ^ Hampson, Laura (17 October 2018). "How to make it through life, a guide by Stevie Martin and Tessa Coates". The Standard. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Don't know what to do with your life? The Nobody Panic podcast hosts have some savvy advice". www.stylist.co.uk. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Nobody Panic. 15 January 2021. ISBN 978-1-5293-6440-8.
- ^ Martin, Stevie (11 June 2024). "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
Nobody Panic is going on hiatus. It's been an honour.
- ^ "Doing comedy online destroys live stand-up". www.henleystandard.co.uk. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Healy, Rachael (16 March 2021). "'It's democratising and exciting': has lockdown changed comedy for ever?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ White, Barrie (19 April 2025). "'Taskmaster was wild, fun and can help kickstart tour' says Cheshire's Stevie Martin". Northwich Guardian. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Mgnt, Press (9 October 2018). "Stevie Martin - Avalon". Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- Bennett, Steve. "The Horne Section gets a second series". Chortle. Retrieved 30 November 2024. - ^ "Stevie Martin, comedian news". Chortle. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Martin, Stevie. "Archive - The S is a 5". steviemartin.substack.com. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Might Delete Later". shows.acast.com. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "RHLSTP". RHLSTP. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Taskmaster Reveals Series 19 Line-Up". Channel 4.
- ^ "GOT THE SHOT: Beamish in International Tourism Campaign". Beamish. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Stevie Martin announces debut tour". British Comedy Guide. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b Strick, Katie (4 June 2020). "Sister act: Gina and Stevie Martin on their new riotous podcast". The Standard. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "I'm An Introvert, But My Sister Is The Life Of The Party". www.refinery29.com. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Scougall, Murray (30 July 2024). "Edinburgh Fringe: Jimmy Connors show is net gain for comedian Adam Riches". Sunday Post. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Ruddenn, Liam (20 August 2019). "Comedian faints 10 minutes into her Edinburgh Fringe show". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 21 June 2025.