Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has played the character of Dame Edna Everage for more than 52 years. Edna first appeared during a Melbourne comedy revue in 1955. Over the years she's appeared in numerous television shows, had her own award-winning Broadway show and made guest appearances at major events like the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Currently Edna is starring in a weekly television chat show here in the UK. Last night Garry and I secured studio audience tickets and took his parents to watch ITV record an episode of the Dame Edna Treatment. The experience was certainly memorable. Along with our tickets we were given a pass for the Green Room after the show where we met Barry Humphries over beer and champagne (along with a room full of other guests).
The guest list was fantastic. We watched Dame Shirley Bassey perform her new single, The Living Tree, due for release for on April 23. Shirley was in fine form, all but lifting the roof with her performance. The single is well worth buying. Shirley and Edna then took time out to deliver a hilarious duet of "Big Spender".
Other guests included Susan Sarandon (of Thelma and Louise fame), Kimberly Stewart (Rod Stewart's daughter), Richard O'Brien (author of the Rocky Horror Picture Show) and Ian McShane. We couldn't have picked a taping with a more entertaining line-up.
All in all last night was an incredible evening of stars, laughter and entertainment.
Currently Edna is starring in a weekly television chat show here in the UK. Last night Garry and I secured studio audience tickets and took his parents to watch ITV record an episode of the Dame Edna Treatment. The experience was certainly memorable. Along with our tickets we were given a pass for the Green Room after the show where we met Barry Humphries over beer and champagne (along with a room full of other guests).
The guest list was fantastic. We watched Dame Shirley Bassey perform her new single, The Living Tree, due for release for on April 23. Shirley was in fine form, all but lifting the roof with her performance. The single is well worth buying. Shirley and Edna then took time out to deliver a hilarious duet of "Big Spender".
Other guests included Susan Sarandon (of Thelma and Louise fame), Kimberly Stewart (Rod Stewart's daughter), Richard O'Brien (author of the Rocky Horror Picture Show) and Ian McShane. We couldn't have picked a taping with a more entertaining line-up.
All in all last night was an incredible evening of stars, laughter and entertainment.
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2 comments:
Ello,
I found your blog via a 'blog search' when I was looking for news about Tim Curry. It sounds like you had a great time and I hope you don't mind me asking - did you get told when the recording you saw will be put out on tv? Was Tim Curry actually on the show in the studio?
Thanks!!
I made an error with my initial post. The guest we saw was Ian McShane, not Tim Curry. Sorry for the mistake. I've corrected my posting.
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