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Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer

  • 69 years old
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Finalists announced for LGBT+ New Comedian Of The Year

The finalists have been announced for this year's LGBT+ New Comedian Of The Year final, which takes place on May 22 at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2019

Jenny Eclair & Katy Brand join Women in Print judges

Another five leading female comic writers, including Katy Brand and Jenny Eclair, have joined the judging panels for the inaugural Comedy Women in Print (CWIP) prize.

The Telegraph, 13th February 2019

Helen Lederer on new film To Trend On Twitter

Helen Lederer tells Mandy News about her latest film - dark, satirical comedy To Trend On Twitter - and a new literary prize she's launched called "Comedy Women in Print".

James Collins, Mandy, 25th November 2018

Funny Women on the Fringe Podcast: Helen Lederer

On Edinburgh's bustling Royal Mile, Funny Women's Lynne Parker met comedy star of stage, screen and now page, Helen Lederer and chatted about her shows at this year's Fringe, being a funny woman now and how it differs to when she was starting out in the industry.

Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 16th August 2018

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at Edinburgh International Book Festival on 24th August, calling for submissions in two categories - Comedy Fiction by Unpublished Writers and Comedy Fiction by a Published Writer.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

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

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