Barry Humphries
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
Props to you: Humphries hallowed haul of costumes comes out of the closet
From Dame Edna’s sequined gowns to Sir Les Patterson’ s artfully stained suits, what the future holds for much of Humphries’s memorabilia remains unclear.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Barry Humphries is a reminder that we should laugh the phrase ‘read the room’ out of existence
Read the room? Read a book. The history of worthwhile art was made by dogged individuals who followed the promptings of their own talents.
- by David Free
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I do, Kyle style: PM and premier top guest list for radio star’s wedding
It’s a case of having friends in high places for the radio shock-jock Kyle Sandilands who is marrying his former assistant on Saturday.
- by Andrew Hornery
Was Barry Humphries our greatest comedian or a very naughty boy?
Readers flocked to mourn and celebrate, but sometimes tick off, Barry Humphries.
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‘One of the last TV shows I do’: Barry Humphries’ surprising royal connection
Before his death, the one-of-a-kind entertainer explored his family tree for an episode of the SBS genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are?
- by Debi Enker
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In defence of Barry Humphries’ legacy, and the art of comedy itself
Not even Australia’s handful of cultural elders - those who prised open the windows of our stultifying mid-century suburbia to let in fresh air - are spared cancellation these days.
- by Julie Szego