About Steven Mahieu
Steven Mahieu (Oostende, 19 February 1981) is a Flemish stand-up comedian and actor. Mahieu studied electromechanics at the VTI in Brugge and then social work at the Arteveldehogeschool in Gent. After his studies he went to live in the Brugse Poort. He worked as a social assistant and briefly for Graffiti Jeugddienst, but decided from 2010 to concentrate full-time on comedy.
As a student he followed a workshop in improvisation theatre and, after a course with Nigel Williams, took the stage for the first time. In April 2008 he finished third in the 123 comedy Award. In 2009 he won the audience and jury prize at the Gaga Cup. In 2011 he was seen in Comedy Casino and Comedy for life and won the audience and jury prize at Humorologie. In 2011 he premiered with his first show 'Mahieustueus', directed by Han Coucke.
In 2014 Mahieu brought his second hall show 'Maniak', again directed by Han Coucke. In 2017 he came with his third hall show 'Zonder Filter', directed by theatre maker Arne Sierens, which VRT NWS described as the best thing he had made in ten years. In 2019 he premiered his fourth hall show 'Full Contact tour'. The comedy of Steven Mahieu is characterized by his pronounced energetic and intense style, and often deals with life, death and love.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where was Steven Mahieu born?
Steven Mahieu was born in Oostende on 19 February 1981. He is a Flemish stand-up comedian and actor.
What did Steven Mahieu study and do before comedy?
He studied electromechanics at the VTI in Brugge and social work at the Arteveldehogeschool in Gent, and worked as a social assistant and briefly for Graffiti Jeugddienst before deciding from 2010 to concentrate full-time on comedy.
How did Steven Mahieu begin performing?
As a student he followed a workshop in improvisation theatre and took the stage for the first time after a course with Nigel Williams.
What was Steven Mahieu's first show?
In 2011 he premiered with his first show 'Mahieustueus', directed by Han Coucke.
How is Steven Mahieu's comedy characterized?
His comedy is characterized by a pronounced energetic and intense style, with a preference for philosophical themes, often dealing with life, death and love.
