When US crime drama series Breaking Bad hit the small screen in 2008 an instant classic was born. Hailed as one of the best television series of all time, it tells the story of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, who turns to a life of drug production after he is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer.

The five-series show has now been condensed into an hour-long performance by American comedian Miles Allen. Ahead of his show in Chelmsford, the 24-year-old from Illinois speaks to Hannah Worrall about his upcoming UK tour, visiting Stonehenge and rubber chickens.

How would you describe One Man Breaking Bad?

It’s a farcical love letter to all the people who went through the bloodbath and tears of Breaking Bad and who are wanting to kind of go on a nostalgia trip and laugh at all the different things that made it so special to them.

Why did you decide to parody Breaking Bad?

When the show ended, as I’m sure it was for many other people, I felt there was this huge hole in my heart. It was like: ’What am I going to watch now Breaking Bad, the greatest television show on earth, just ended?’ It sort of developed from there.

How did you get into impersonations?

Doing voices and impressions is something I did in middle school because I didn’t have any other friends and I had to make up my own, so to go on stage and basically do what I’ve done since then – namely being in my room and entertaining myself – and have people enjoy it as well is amazing.

Which characters from the show are featured in your parody?

All the main characters: Walt, Jesse, Skyler, Walt Jr, Hank, Mike, Gustavo Fring, Marie, Todd, Uncle Jack, the Salamanca twins, and Saul, of course.

Which character was the hardest to nail?

The most challenging – not in terms of doing the voice but more because of the social nature of it – was Walt Jr. He’s a character with cerebral palsy so it could be perceived that I am making fun of or being insensitive. My argument on that is that to not impersonate Walt Jr just because he’s a character with cerebral palsy and not treat him like any other character would be a greater act of discrimination.

And the easiest?

Jesse Pinkman. It started with Jesse and it spiralled from there.

Do you use props or costume in your show?

Oh yes there are several, wigs, pyrotechnics, rubber chickens...

Can you remember when you first performed the show?

Everything technically went wrong, the audio completely went out, and I had to improvise Jesse singing popular songs. It was glorious.

Are you looking forward to taking the show around the UK?

I can’t wait to go around all the various regions of the UK and perform. I’ve never been to England before so I’m hoping to see as much as I can, some of my top picks are Big Ben and Stonehenge.

What will you miss most about home while you’re away on tour?

Definitely my friends and my church.

Finally, have you ever ended up in the desert in your pants?

Yes, but it’s not what you think...

One Man Breaking Bad, Chelmsford City Theatres, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG, Saturday, March 28, 7.45pm. Details: 01245 606505, chelmsford.gov.uk