Hello Possums!
This week we bring you news of the 2008 Helpmann Awards (Australia's equivalent to the Tony Awards).
A new production of Britains' "Billy Elliot" won several awards, and among the glitterati treading the red carpet were Cate Blanchett and Caroline O'Connor!
But most importantly, we're delighted to tell you that Barry Humphries was presented with the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the live performance industry. Isn't that gorgeous?
Apparently Barry was unable to attend, but Dame Edna accepted the award on his behalf via video link from London. While we're sure Barry was thrilled to be given this prestigious award, it seems that Dame Edna was less than impressed...
The Australian Stage website reports that during the acceptance, she remarked that Barry had "been living off her rare gifts for far too long now!"
But her sympathetic side later shone through, and she clearly felt sorry for poor Barry, stating:
"I have more hideous statuettes in my spare room than the Queen has polyester headscarves, but this one I will treasure certainly for the next few days and then I might lend it to Barry to adorn his naked mantelpiece." (ABC News)
No wonder Edna is known for her caring, sharing and giving! Such a generous heart!
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