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Folkestone Funny Fest: First acts announced for live comedy at Harbour Arm this summer
Early bird tickets will be going on sale soon for the comedy festival at The Goods Yard.
Lyndsey Young, Kent Live, 2nd May 2022Tour for Helen Bauer
2019's Best Newcomer nominee Helen Bauer has announced her first UK tour starting on Wednesday 28th September at the Edinburgh Stand culminating with five nights at London's Soho Theatre from Tuesday 1st - Saturday 5th November.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th April 2022Pleasance announces second batch of Edinburgh shows
The second official on-sale for Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2022Helen Bauer pilots Small Doses sitcom for BBC
Stand-up Helen Bauer is piloting a BBC Three sitcom, inspired by her own background having lived in Germany for a time before returning to the UK.
British Comedy Guide, 24th March 2022Down The Hatch - Brighton Komedia: The Basement review
On a not so sleepy Sunday evening in The Basement, Komedia Brighton introduce their new inclusive and unconventional alternative comedy night, Down The Hatch, featuring Shelf, Jen Ives, Leila Navabi and Helen Bauer.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 15th March 2022Chortle Awards 2022 shortlist revealed
The nominees have been announced for the Chortle Awards 2022, with Bob Mortimer, Liz Kingsman and Adam Rowe leading the shortlists, with two nominations apiece.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2022Henley Festival reveals line-up including lots of comedy
Performers include Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, Milton Jones, Russell Kane, Tom Houghton, Ivo Graham, Jonny Awsum, Maisie Adam, Lauren Pattison, Geoff Norcott, Alice Fraser, Aaron Simmonds, Holly Stars, Helen Bauer, Ria Lina and Glenn Moore.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th February 2022When live comedy was illegal... 10 memorable gigs of 2021
Twelve months ago it seemed uncertain whether it would be possible to produce this annual list of my ten most memorable gigs. But lockdown eventually eased, and the resilience and sprightliness of the comedy world meant live gigs sprung back instantly. Even the Edinburgh Fringe took place - albeit in a slimmed-down version, more chilled and friendlier than normal, barely recognisable without its usual intensity.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2021Huge Davies lands Channel 4 sitcom The Artists
Musical comedian Huge Davies has landed a semi-improvised, guerilla Channel 4 sitcom about buskers. The Artists also features Helen Bauer, Sunil Patel, Sinead Parker, Neil O'Rourke and Travis Jay.
British Comedy Guide, 16th December 202130 best shows to watch at Edinburgh 2021
This year's festival is smaller than usual but there is still much to enjoy - in person and online - from comedy, theatre and dance to music and books events.
Alice Jones and Gwendolyn Smith, i Newspaper, 5th August 2021