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Helen Lederer. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne
Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer

  • 70 years old
  • British
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Standups on their Edinburgh debuts

Bridget Christie got locked out, Nina Conti ran off with a monkey - and Reginald D Hunter begged his ex for help. Top comedians relive their first fringe gig.

The Guardian, 14th August 2018

Helen Lederer launches prize for funny female authors

The Comedy Women in Print Award (CWIP) will officially launch at an event at Edinburgh International Book Festival on 24th August, calling for submissions in two categories - Comedy Fiction by Unpublished Writers and Comedy Fiction by a Published Writer.

Lisa Campbell, The Bookseller, 9th August 2018

Older women grab the limelight at Edinburgh Festival

Acts and audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe are traditionally youthful, at the start of their careers and looking for the big break or mostly to party -- swarming for its shows, bars and overpriced beer.

Tim Cornwell, The Times, 5th August 2018

5 comedians staging a return to the Fringe

Expect fresh new material from the likes of Fringe veterans Helen Lederer, John Molony and Miles Jupp.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd August 2018

The biggest names at Edinburgh Fringe 2018

It's that time of year again - Edinburgh Fringe festival is just around the corner as August attempts to entertain us with the funniest gags, most riveting drama and best talk shows.

Amy Duncan, Metro, 24th July 2018

Interview: Comedy heroine Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer on why she 'might as well say it' this Edinburgh Fringe.

Entertainment Focus, 16th July 2018

Ten comics returning to the Fringe after a long absence

We kick off our annual series previewing just a tiny proportion of the comedy offerings at the Edinburgh Fringe with ten of the veteran comedians who are making their first festival appearances in a long time... or even ever.

Chortle, 16th July 2018

Ten comics at the Fringe for the first time in a while

Ten veteran comedians who are making their first festival appearances in a long time... or even ever.

Chortle, 16th July 2018

17 familiar TV faces appearing at the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the single biggest celebration of arts and culture on the planet and this year alongside the acts old and new honing their craft are a number of familiar telly faces.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 5th July 2018

10 TV faces to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018

BGT winner Lee Ridley, Humans' Katherine Parkinson and Julie Hesmondhalgh are performing this year.

Ali Wood, Radio Times, 7th June 2018

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