With the UK launch of "Handling Edna", Dame Edna and Barry Humphries have both been at the forefront of all aspects of the UK media these past few weeks, and more than a few revelations have been bubbling to the surface!
Perhaps most shocking is the fact that Edna's son Kenny is quite probably Frank Sinatra's lovechild! Goodness me, Possums! Could it be? Check out this clip from the BBC's "The One Show":
As her manager, Barry Humphries has been promoting the book everywhere, trying desperately to boost sales before Dame Edna's legal suit forces the book to be taken from stores and pulped. In fact, Barry says that fans should buy numerous copies, because if this happens, the book will be a collectors' items! Sounds like good advice!!!
Dame Edna has also recently conducted a Twinterview for Waterstones, during which we learned that she's in talks to make a film called "Slumdog Megastar", set in London's East End. It seems that Barry's tell-all book can't hold back the world's most popular and sought after woman. She's an international phenomenon that just can't be stopped!
During her interview, she also let slip that she's having dinner with the Pope during his visit to the UK. Of course we're not surprised that Dame Edna and the Pope are good friends...she's the confidante and advisor to the world's most powerful leaders. In fact, we've heard that little Benny (that's what she likes to call him!) pesters her day and night for spiritual advice.
She also tries to offer him some fashion tips, because she's doesn't like the idea of a man wearing a frock. In fact, she thinks it's a little bit yucky!
And for all this assistance over the years, we're told that a Sainthood is in the pipeline for Dame Edna! Isn't that gorgeous?!
But we know that you're dying to find out more about "Handling Edna", so here's Barry to give you the scoop:
Dame Edna lookalike and impersonator Simon Whitehouse
So close to the real thing, it's spooky, Possums!
Welcome to the official blog for "The Untamed Edna Experience"!
Hello, Possums!
My name is Dale Mercer, and it's my mission to keep you up-to-date with all the glamorous and glittering goings-on in the gigastar world of Dame Edna impersonator Simon Whitehouse.
Quicksticks, my darlings! Be sure to probe all the gorgeous nooks and crannies of this beautiful blog! There is news of the real Dame Edna and her creator / alter-ego Barry Humphries, as well as updates featuring Simon's appearances for grateful non-entities all over the country.
Simon Whitehouse, the comic talent behind "The Untamed Edna Experience", is a seasoned performer with a wealth of acting experience behind him. He trained in London at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, and has gone on to enjoy a successful career both as an actor and an impersonator.
As an impressionist, Simon has been delighting audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate many popular characters for years. As
Dame Edna Everage, Simon has performed across the United Kingdom and abroad, entertaining both private and corporate clients including BBC London Television Centre, Flight Centres UK, John Lewis, ITV, Pfizer, TNT Magazine and Thomas Cook Tours.
