HELEN BAUER
Known for being a comedy powerhouse with an electric stage presence, Helen is one of the UK’s most exciting rising stand up stars.
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Helen has written and toured three critically acclaimed shows in Edinburgh, Soho Theatre, Australia and all-around Europe. Her recent TV appearances include Live at the Apollo (BBC 2), Am I Being Unreasonable (BBC One) and Extraordinary (Disney Plus). She also wrote and starred in the short film Small Doses, which is available on BBC iPlayer.
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Helen also co-hosts the incredibly popular podcast Trusty Hogs, alongside fellow comedian Catherine Bohart.
CREDITS
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Extraordinary Season 2
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Comedy Central Live
Guessable
Late Night Mash
Am I Being Unreasonable
Welcome to the Neighbourhood
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide to Crypotcurrency
Small Doses
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Live at the Apollo
BBC New Comedy Awards
The Emily Atack Show
Back Chat
Alan Davies As Yet Untitled
The Comedy Guide to Life
Hypothetical
Mother F**cking Pop Talk
Stand Up For Live Comedy
Hey Tracey!
Comedy Central at the Edinburgh Fringe
Rosie Jones: Box Ticker
Fat Chat
The Stand Up Sketch Show
The Dog Ate My Homework
Newsjack Unplugged
Fred at the Stand
Disney Plus
Dave
Comedy Central Live
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Awards:
NOMINEE: EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD BEST NEWCOMER - 2019
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WINNER: 99 CLUB COMEDY BURSARY - 2019
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NOMINEE: LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - 2018
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PART OF THE PLEASANCE COMEDY RESERVE - 2018
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COMEDY CENTRAL'S 'ONE TO WATCH' - 2018
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FINALIST: BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD - 2018
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FINALIST: FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS - 2017
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RUNNER-UP: MAX TURNER PRIZE - 2017
Reviews for Grand Supreme Darling Princess:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Everyone needs to hear what Bauer has to say"
BROADWAY BABY
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★ ★ ★ ★ “Bauer's show is both relatable and unique... sharp, incisive and no holds barred"
EVENING STANDARD
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★ ★ ★ ★ “Good God, Helen Bauer is a force of nature... at the top of her comedic game"
CHORTLE
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Reviews for Previous Shows:
★ ★ ★ ★★ “A personality that will fill a stadium. Mark my words, this girl will not be performing
in small venues for much longer”
SUNDAY EXPRESS
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★ ★ ★ ★ “Slick, sassy and super satisfying”
BROADWAY BABY
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★ ★ ★ ★ "A proud attention seeker who's not letting her debut hour go unnoticed"
i TALK TELLY
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★ ★ ★ ★
CHORTLE
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★ ★ ★ ★
THE SKINNY
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★ ★ ★ ★
THE LIST
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★ ★ ★ ★
BROADWAY WORLD
CONTACT
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Manager: Bríd Kirby
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Live Work: Sojo McKenzie
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