Dame Edna's glorious gigastar farewell tour of Australia, "Eat Pray Laugh", kicked off this past weekend in Canberra, and those lucky little down-under darlings are loving it!
Check out this gorgeous little video. Artist Wayne Dowsent has created a 'speedpainting' of our favourite gigastar and Australia's most disgusting diplomat, Sir Les Patterson.
What in world did Sir Les just say to her....??? No doubt, something a little bit unnecessary, and a whole lot yucky!!!
It won't be long before Dame Edna's gorgeous final tour "Eat Pray Laugh" kicks off in Oz! Non-entities around Australia will have their very lives transformed by the healing effect of Edna's presence on stage. Lucky little darlings! After seeing the world's favourite chat show host, royal confidante, and swami in her ground-breaking new show, the remainder of their dull, grey days are sure to be a huge disappointment.
“So, Possums, please do come and say goodbye to me. It would be lovely to see your faces for the last time,” Dame Edna says.
“When you hear your grandchild's voice saying, ‘Grandma, did
you see Dame Edna's farewell show?’ don't betray their faith in you.
Say ‘yes darling! Many, many times!’”
During the all-singing, all-dancing spectacular, Dame Edna
promises to “empower” audiences as she meditates on the big issues of
gender, ethnicity and climate change.
“You will see me at the height of my powers, taking you on a
wonderful spiritual journey you'll never forget. I'm not saying my
show will heal you, but you'll certainly leave the theatre feeling
considerably better for the experience.”
While Act One of Eat Pray Laugh! features Humphries
with his friends, this really serves as “just a bit of foreplay really
before I make an orgasmic appearance in Act Two”, Dame Edna says.
For a sneak peak, here is the promotional video for the tour, and we'll be sure to bring you all the news as the show takes Australia by storm in the coming months:
Are you in need of some help to shed a few pounds? Is the sight of Sir Les Patterson not enough to put you off your food?
Worry not, possums! As usual, our favourite housewife/megastar is coming to your rescue, showing you the way!
Despite previously having plastic surgery so that she looks her age - having crow's feet inserted because she looked too young, and grafting one of Elizabeth Taylor's love handles onto her chin to give her a slightly heavier appearance - she has now decided that her adoring public need her assistance in their battle with the bulge.
And so with her friends at Jenny Craig in Australia, she will be losing weight ahead of her eagerly anticipated tour "Eat, Pray, Laugh!" down under. As always, she'll be helping non-entities around the world as they follow her progress, providing the inspiration they need in their own pursuit of gigastar gorgeousness.
Darlings! Here is a gorgeous first look at the hilarious artwork for Dame Edna's farewell tour "Eat Pray Laugh!":
We've also a bit of tantalising news from the UK's Daily Mail that the tour may also go to London and New York! Non-entities around the world are trembling with excitement!!!
It's a day for the history books! Barry Humphries has announced his final tour of Australia, entitled "Eat Pray Laugh!". This landmark show will feature Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson, and Sandy Stone, and is sure to have non-entities from around the country flocking to get a final glimpse of the glittering gorgeousness and megastar magic!
Check out these links and videos to see all the details, and be sure to follow us on Twitter for all the latest updates:
Gorgeous news this week ahead of Australia Day on 26th January!
Barry Humphries has been named Australian of the Year in the UK for 2012. Ahead of the gala award dinner in London, Barry apparently had some inside information that the award would come his way, explaining "I had a friend very high up in the world of media who has been tapping the phones in Australia House for many years."
For a glimpse of the glamour, check out these links for video, pics, and the full story, possums:
Dame Shirley Bassey is a glittering gorgeous 75 years old today! And what better way to celebrate than to watch a clip of the wonderful Welsh Dame warbling along with a magical megastar Dame? Enjoy, possums:
Happy Birthday, Dame Shirl! Be sure to keep up with all the latest news, possums, by following us on Twitter (@DameEdnaPossum) and on Facebook!
She's a triumphant ol' megastar! Gushing, glittering, gigastar reviews abound in the press following Dame Edna's ground-breaking opening night in pantomime at the New Wimbledon Theatre in London. Merry Megastar Magic is the talk of the town!
Check out these gorgeous reviews, possums, and book your tickets soon!!!
The internet and twittersphere are awash with news and reviews of a certain glittering gigastar presence in the pantomime at the New Wimbledon Theatre in London this year. How gorgeous!
Non-entities around the city are flocking to this fabulous new show to brighten up their dull grey lives and take home some of that fabulous festive Dame Edna spirit.
Dame Edna is something of a Christmas miracle, isn't she? We've known for years that her shows can heal the sick with the gift of vitamin L for laughter. Theatre ushers often find wheelchairs, canes, and zimmer frames abandoned, as the afflicted walk away in perfect health after an evening in the presence of the world's greatest international phenomenon, royal confidante, swami, and of course, housewife/megastar.
If you haven't already got tickets, then quicksticks, possums, get clicking now!!!
And the in meantime, check out these gorgeous photos and articles to get a glimpse of the festive fun:
You've been wondering how to add a bit of glitter and glamour to your dull lives this Chrissie, haven't you? What better way than to add some megastar magic to the holiday season in the form of the gorgeous Dame Edna Everage in pantomime at the New Wimbledon Theatre ? How fabulously festive, possums!!!
Here's a little behind the scenes look at rehearsals as we quickly approach opening night. Dame Edna's manager Barry Humphries is mysteriously at rehearsals, and as they don't tend to get along very well, it seems that Edna has chosen to excuse herself during the time he's there. Very wise too, as everyone knows he's extremely jealous of Edna's success, and is only after her squillions!!!
Dame Edna's good friend Lilibet is currently visiting her subjects in Australia, and all eyes will be on her wardrobe choices during this important commonwealth visit (in addition to the faux pas being made by Oz digintaries like Julia Gillard in curtsey-gate!).
Let's hope she has a selection of suitable hats to wear Down Under. But if not, perhaps she might call on Dame Edna to borrow one of Edna's gorgeous Kenny Everage originals? Edna might even lend her this iconic chapeau from Ascot in 1976:
It's still gladi season, so rush out and buy a beautiful bouquet today! And then when you get home, thrust a glad into the air while watching this gorgeous video, and in true Dame Edna style...."Wave that Glad"...!!!
It's hard to believe, but it won't be long before we'll be pulling each other's crackers in front of a roaring fire!
Oh, don't twist my words, you wicked little darlings! I mean to say, of course, that Chrissie is just around the corner. And we know this is true, because Dame Edna recently took to the skies to promote her latest theatrical adventure.
She'll be appearing in pantomime this Christmas with Sam Attwater and Anna Williamson in Dick Whittington (at the New Wimbledon Theatre), and was recently seen at the London Eye with her co-stars, flying high above the adoring crowds:
Dame Edna recently revealed via Twitter that she was about to fly to Rome to star in Kath and Kim's new movie. How exciting, possums! Can't wait to see it!!!
I wonder if she'll stop in at the Vatican during her time in the Italian capital? The Pope ("Little Benny" as she likes to call him) is constantly on the phone begging Dame Edna for spiritual advice, so perhaps she'll squeeze him into her busy filming schedule.
I suspect she might also try to convince him to stop wearing those frocks....she doesn't like it when men dress up in women's clothing! How yucky!
And don't forget, if you want to keep up with all the latest Dame Edna news and views, follow us on Twitter. Quicksticks, darlings! You'll find us here:
At the start of his most recent show, Rob Brydon described Dame Edna as "The greatest woman who ever lived!". No truer words have ever been spoken, and she certainly added some megastar magic to Rob's show on Friday evening!
Offering some caring words of advice to little Rob, she purred "You're starting your career off the way I would recommend...quietly, very quietly. I think people will come around to you!" She meant it in a nice way, possums!
They later discussed the fashions of Lady Gaga, and she told Rob that Lady Gaga makes too much of an effort....then turning to the audience added "...whereas women here in the studio have made no effort whatever!" A fashion icon speaks!
Further into the show, upon meeting singer Will Young, she declared "I've never heard of you." Perhaps Kenny is a fan, though? And ultimately, Edna and Will made beautiful music together by singing a classic duet. His career will be one huge disappointment after such a show-business peak like that!!!
It was a show not to be missed, possums, so catch it now on BBC iPlayer:
Dame Edna has been a busy ol' gigastar of late, with new guest spots on radio and television for us all to enjoy. The world is desperate for a glimpse of the glamour whenever she can fit in an appearance between advising Obama, bailing out Greece with her squillions, and offering the Pope spiritual counselling (as well as begging him to stop wearing those frocks...how yucky!).
And you'll want to mark your diaries for a glittering gigastar guest spot on the The Rob Brydon Show , 19th of August at 10pm, on BBC One! Don't miss it, my darlings!
And don't forget to follow @DameEdnaPossum for all the latest news and updates. Quicksticks! Get following!!!
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.
