Barry Humphries
- Australian
- Actor, writer, comedian, composer and satirist
Press clippings Page 3
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 2022Goodbye 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 2022Barry 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 2022Barry Humphries - The Man Behind The Mask review
Fascinating background stories.
Paul Vale, The Stage, 9th May 2022Review: 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 2022Review: Barry Humphries, The Man Behind The Mask
A gentle evening of laughter and reminiscing with a comedy legend.
Irene Lloyd, Everything Theatre, 9th May 2022Barry Humphries at Richmond Theatre review
A stripped down masterclass of witty anecdotes.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th April 2022Barry 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 2022Barry 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 2022Barry 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