Helen Bauer

Helen Bauer is an English comedian, actor and writer, known for her stand-up work in both the UK and Europe. She grew up in Fleet, Hampshire, and after finishing college she moved to London, working in retail and doing sketch comedy, waitressing and other odd jobs while she developed her voice and comedic style. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

When she was 23, Helen shifted base to Berlin, Germany, where she began performing stand‑up in English to German audiences. This period was important in helping her refine her comedy and stage presence. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Her first full hour‑long show, “Little Miss Baby Angel Face,” appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. It earned her a nomination for Best Newcomer. Since then she has created several more solo shows, toured across Britain, Europe and Australia, and released work that has drawn critical praise. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Helen Bauer has also acted on television and in other media. She has appeared on shows like *Live at the Apollo*, *Am I Being Unreasonable?*, *Extraordinary*, among others. She created and starred in a BBC Three short called *Small Doses*. In addition to performing, she hosts podcasts and has been involved in radio work. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Her comedic style is often noted for its energy, honesty, vulnerability, and willingness to explore more serious or personal themes in her later work. One of her more recent shows, *Bless Her*, is her most personal performance yet, engaging with themes of self compassion and confronting aspects of her own history and inner life. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Helen Bauer continues to tour, write, act and perform, developing her work and growing her audience. Her rise from a young comedian doing odd‑jobs in London to a major presence in UK comedy reflects both her hard work and her distinctive voice. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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