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Apr 16, 2019 · Since 2000, the most outstanding show at the festival has won the Barry Award, named after Humphries — but this year the title has been renamed the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award.
- 'We've never cancelled Barry Humphries': Melbourne comedy ...
Friends of Humphries had said the late entertainer was hurt...
- 'We've never cancelled Barry Humphries': Melbourne comedy ...
Apr 16, 2019 · The name change came hours before the festival nominated trans comedian Cassie Workman for its major prize
Apr 24, 2023 · The coveted Melbourne International Comedy Festival award, formerly known as the Barry Award, was renamed in 2019 following protests against Humphries’ anti-trans commentary. Karl Quinn is a ...
The Melbourne Comedy Festival this year replaced Leunig with fellow The Age cartoonist Judy Horacek. Humphries, 85, is best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage but has made more headlines in ...
Apr 16, 2019 · 16 April 2019. Getty Images. The "Barry Award" had been named in honour of Barry Humphries. One of the world's top comedy festivals will no longer use comedian Barry Humphries' name for its chief ...
Apr 24, 2023 · Friends of Humphries had said the late entertainer was hurt and saddened by a 2019 decision to remove his name from the award. Festival director Susan Provan says: "We've never cancelled Barry ...
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Apr 25, 2023 · Key Points. Melbourne International Comedy Festival organisers say they plan to honour the legacy of Barry Humphries. The comedian, who was best known for the character Dame Edna Everage, died on ...
