Helen Bauer

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Helen Bauer is an English comedian, writer and actor who began her stand up career in Berlin, Germany.[1] She was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer in 2019.[2] She Co-hosts the "Trusty Hogs" podcast with fellow comedian Catherine Bohart.[1]

Early life

Bauer is the middle of three children born to Ann and Michael Bauer. She grew up in Fleet, Hampshire. Her mother ran a drama school from their home, which Helen attended. Her father worked in the water industry.[3]

Career

Bauer moved to Germany at 23 and began her stand-up career there.[1] She first came to prominence when she was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award in 2018.[4][5]

In 2018, she shared a bill at the Pleasance Dome during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[6] She debuted her first hour-long show, "Little Miss Baby Angel Face", at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019 and was nominated for the Best Newcomer award.[2][5][7] Her subsequent shows have included "Madam Good Tit"[8] and "Grand Supreme Darling Princess" in 2023.[9][10]

Bauer has appeared on Live at the Apollo,[11] the Emily Atack show[12] and Hypothetical.[13][14] She created and starred in a sitcom pilot, "Small Doses", for BBC Three.[15]

Bauer co-hosted the "Daddy Look at Me" podcast with Rosie Jones.[16] She currently co-hosts the "Trusty Hogs" podcast with fellow comedian Catherine Bohart.[1][17]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Pape, Liam; Pape, Interview by Liam (2022-09-06). "Helen Bauer: 'The heckling turned into audience whack-a-mole then the whole room went quiet'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Edinburgh Comedy Awards: The 2019 nominees - The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  3. "Interview with comedian Helen Bauer". Voice Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  4. Guide, British Comedy (2018-08-12). "Stephen Buchanan wins BBC New Comedy Award 2018". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Helen Bauer, comedian tour dates : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. Gonzalez, Elliot (2019-07-12). "I TALK TO Helen Bauer". I Talk Telly. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  7. "Helen Bauer Releases Stand Up Special And Announces New Show For Fringe And Tour". Beyond The Joke. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  8. "Helen Bauer: If I Ruled The World - Reader's Digest". www.readersdigest.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  9. Logan, Brian (2023-09-29). "Helen Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess review – cartoonishly confident comedy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  10. Dessau, Bruce (2023-09-26). "Helen Bauer at Soho Theatre: sharp, incisive and no holds barred". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. Guide, British Comedy. "Live At The Apollo Series 16, Episode 2 - Loyiso Gola, Scott Bennett, Helen Bauer". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. Guide, British Comedy. "The Emily Atack Show Series 2, Episode 3 - Relationships". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  13. Guide, British Comedy. "Hypothetical Series 3, Episode 6". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  14. "Profile | Spotlight". app.spotlight.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  15. Guide, British Comedy. "Small Doses - BBC3 Sitcom". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  16. Gonzalez, Elliot (2019-07-12). "I TALK TO Helen Bauer". I Talk Telly. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  17. "Brighton's "biggest comedy night" will showcase up-and-coming stars". uk.style.yahoo.com. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-01-02.

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