British Comedy Guide
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries

  • Australian
  • Actor, writer, comedian, composer and satirist

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Barry Cryer: A Celebration review

Tears of a clown? Nobody, if the slew of comics and actors at this starry one-off celebration last night was anything to go by, had told Barry Cryer about it.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 14th June 2022

Goodbye Baz: how stars celebrated the life of Barry Cryer

Friends, fans and family of Barry Cryer gathered in London's West End last night to remember the great gagsmith at a star-studded memorial gig.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th June 2022

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask review

The event might fall short of the hype that The Man Behind The Mask would be a 'confessional evening - seasoned with highly personal, sometimes startling, and occasionally outrageous stories', but it doesn't seem to matter much

Richard Beck, Broadway Baby, 10th May 2022

Barry Humphries - The Man Behind The Mask review

Fascinating background stories.

Paul Vale, The Stage, 9th May 2022

Review: Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask

At the end of the show, you're left in no uncertain terms that Humphries is a consummate and exceptionally funny comedian. However, you're really none the wiser as to who the person behind the mask really is.

Sonny Waheed, The Reviews Hub, 9th May 2022

Review: Barry Humphries, The Man Behind The Mask

A gentle evening of laughter and reminiscing with a comedy legend.

Irene Lloyd, Everything Theatre, 9th May 2022

Barry Humphries at Richmond Theatre review

A stripped down masterclass of witty anecdotes.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th April 2022

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask review

As Covid masks are widely discarded, Barry Humphries offers a reflective peek at the 'recovering comedian' behind the metaphorical masks he dons for his characters in this intimate 'audience with...' show.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th April 2022

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask review

While an impish spirit remains, the comic behind Dame Edna Everage follows the well-worn template of celebs recounting their life stories.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th April 2022

Barry Humphries live

This 'audience with' isn't the revelation is promises to be, but an evening with the man behind Dame Edna Everage is still not to be missed.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 26th April 2022

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