There’s something infectious about laughter, and those who wield it with the surgical precision of a well-wielded scalpel are a joy to behold. When these words of truth are reiterated by the likes of ‘Metro UK’, which boldly proclaims, “My God, you’ll laugh,” it suggests an event that will be an unparalleled celebration of humor.
Stars, Spangles, and Sequins: The Ultimate Dame Edna Experience
One such uproarious event is ‘Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye, The Farewell Tour’. With her trademark wit firmly in place, Dame Edna dazzles on stage creating one highlight after another with her sharp-tongued and acerbically funny routine. No surprise then that ‘Los Angeles Times’ lauds ‘Edna’s wit as dazzling’. The entertaining phenomenon that is Dame Edna leaves her audience in uncontrollable fits of laughter, earning her recognition as ‘unmistakable’ by ‘Los Angeles Daily News’. In appreciation of her talent, ‘Broadway World’ validates Edna as an ‘International Treasure’.
Laughter Abounds: Celebrating the Comic Genius of Barry Humphries
The hysteria cultivated in the tour is the vital trail of Barry Humphries, the genius who breathes life into Dame Edna, leaving the audience in stitches wherever he tours. Following a spectacular opening at the London Palladium, Humphries garnered rave reviews from critics. The ‘Daily Telegraph’ called his show ‘unalloyed comic pleasure,’ while ‘The Times’ acclaimed, ‘Dame Edna sweeps all before her. Barry Humphries is bowing out at the top of his game.’
A Dazzling Round-up: The Eat Pray Laugh! Tour
Venturing into the heart of America, the tour includes dazzling stops at Seattle’s Moore Theatre, Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre, San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre, Palm Desert’s McCallum Theatre, Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, and Washington DC’s National Theatre. Each city welcomed Dame Edna with open arms, lending further credence to her celebrated international status.
The Final Curtain Call for Edna: Farewell to Comedy Royalty
With this farewell tour, we bid adieu to one of the funniest dames ever known in show business. ‘Los Angeles Downtown News’ aptly states, ‘Dame Edna Everage is back, and she’s as sharp-tongued and acerbically funny as ever.’ The laughs are uproarious, the experience unforgettable, and as pointed out by Edge.com, it is indeed a ‘truly hilarious, laugh-filled evening.’
‘Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye, The Farewell Tour’ produced by the Diana Group, ensures a rollicking good time. As the dame herself twinkles from the stage, you will just hold your sides and helplessly exclaim, “My God, you’ll definitely laugh!”
A Final Ovation
So to those who experienced the tour spectacle – congratulations on being part of a comedic history. For those who missed it, fret not, the echoes of laughter, delightful joy, and impressions of Dame Edna’s sparkling spectacle will continue to reverberate in the theatre world. After all, we’ll always have the chuckles, the memories, and the fabulous legacy of Dame Edna’s humor to hold dear in our hearts.