Tristram Baumber

Tristram Baumber
Born	1978 (age 47–48) Canberra, Australia
Education	University of Wollongong
Occupation	Comedy writer
Years active	2011–present

Tristram Baumber (born 1978 in Canberra, Australia ^{[ citation needed ]}) is an Australian writer known for creating television shows such as The PM's Daughter , ^[1] Timothy ^[2] and The Cleanists , ^[3] as well as writing for a number of other Australian television programs. Baumber's short comedy plays have been performed in various countries as part of the Short + Sweet festival. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

Early life and education

Baumber studied English and creative writing at the University of Wollongong. ^[9]

Writing credits

• The PM's Daughter on ABC Television (2022) ^{[10] [11] [12] [1] [13]}
• Born to Spy on ABC Television (2021) ^{[10] [11] [12] [14]}
• The Other Guy (series 2) on Stan (2019) ^{[9] [11]}
• The Unlisted on ABC Television and Netflix (2019) ^{[9] [11] [12]}
• Timothy on ABC Television (2014) ^{[9] [11]}
• The Cleanists on Showcase TV (2013–2014) ^[15]
• Wednesday Night Fever on ABC Television (2013)
• Spaceman & Executioner as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2013–2014)
• The House On Lawson Street as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2013)
• Wisdom Of Solomon as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2012)
• That's Confidence! as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2011–2012)

Awards and recognition

Baumber was nominated for the 2025 Australian Writers' Guild Awards in the Comedy category for Mother and Son. ^[16]

References

1. Team, The IF (15 May 2023). "'The PM's Daughter' (Season 2 Trailer)". IF Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
2. Taylor,Tracey (8 October 2014). "Timothy". ABC. Archived from the original on 5 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
3. Knox, David (6 December 2013). "Aussie sitcom takes on UK broadcast". TV Tonight . Retrieved 21 December 2013.
4. Edwards, Amy (8 February 2013). "Playwright Baumber confident of open air inspiration". The Newcastle Herald . Retrieved 21 December 2013.
5. Wong, Faith-Ashleigh (20 September 2012). "REVIEW: SHORT + SWEET THEATRE – TOP 30 WEEK 1". whimsicalbanana.com . Retrieved 21 December 2013.
6. Longworth, Ken (8 January 2013). "Succinctly does it for Short+Sweet". The Newcastle Herald . Retrieved 21 December 2013.
7. Bhardwaj, Nikita (17 July 2013). "Spaceman & Executioner - Play". Timescity. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
8. Kary, David (19 January 2014). "SHORT AND SWEET WEEK 2 THEATRE". Sydney Arts Guide . Retrieved 20 January 2014.
9. Groves, Don (24 June 2019). "Tristram Baumber's long journey to professional screenwriter". IF Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
10. Slatter, Sean (26 August 2024). "Tristram Baumber and Allan Brady fire up Bad Rev Films with 'Site Unseen'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
11. Bradford, Keighley (11 October 2023). "Inside the Writer's Room: Conversations with Australian Screenwriters - Hunter Writers Centre" . Retrieved 17 February 2025.
12. "ABC and Screen Australia announce production on The PM's Daughter". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
13. Keast, Jackie (25 February 2021). "ABC orders two new children's series 'Parent Up', 'The PM's Daughter'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
14. Staff Writer (28 June 2022). "BBC buys Aquarius Films' 'Born to Spy'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
15. Clyne, Luke Kelly (22 January 2014). "This Week In Web Videos: 'The Cleanists'". Vulture. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
16. says, Ajh1 (14 February 2025). "AWGIE Awards 2025: winners | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 17 February 2025.

External links

• Tristram Baumber at IMDb