Barry Humphries
Dame Edna Everage’s diamante-encrusted specs to go under the hammer
Barry Humphries found global fame through the comic characters he created. His treasures, including an extensive art collection, will be sold off next year.
- by Rob Harris
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Albo’s Spicks and Specks spot struck the right note, but won’t change the tune
You would have to have a heart of concrete to deny the PM his fun, but some voters are genuinely miffed at a time when Albanese is becoming increasingly unpopular.
- by Stephen Brook
The theatre director who talent-spotted Barry Humphries
By 1958, Kenyan-born Eleanor Fazan was the first female director to have three shows running in the West End.
State memorial with a eulogy from the King? A dame wouldn’t have it any other way
Barry Humphries’ final send-off drew reflections from international celebrities, the prime minister and even King Charles III.
- by Michael Idato
Barry Humphries memorial as it happened: Iconic Australian actor, comedian farewelled in Sydney memorial
One of Australia’s most beloved satirists was farewelled in a state memorial at the Sydney Opera House today.
- by Andrew Hornery and Helen Pitt
‘Not as dumb as you look’ : Michael Parkinson’s greatest TV moments
While guests were also in for a lively grilling, Parkinson never made them feel they were being interrogated.
- by Rob Harris
Fit for a dame: Sydney Opera House to host Barry Humphries’ memorial
After a political tug-of-war between NSW and Victoria, it will be Sydney that hosts the late entertainer’s state memorial service.
- by Andrew Hornery
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All giggles and gowns as Jennifer Coolidge comes Down Under
Getting to play glam dress-ups for her new pals from Australia, is one of the unexpected bonuses of the White Lotus star’s “Jenaissance”.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Jock Zonfrillo’s top-secret Sydney funeral
The family have requested that the close circle of guests not share any information on the top-secret funeral.
- by Andrew Hornery
Barry Humphries’ state funeral to be held in Sydney
Legendary comic Barry Humphries will be honoured with a state funeral in Sydney, after his family declined an offer from the Victorian government.
- by Nell Geraets
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