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An Australian writer I've been interested in ever since my first visit to Sydney in 2015, though one not seemingly as well known as some, is Randolph Stow. I'm pleased to have bought his biography in a shop only half a mile away from the birthplace of Barry Humphries, in the Melbourne suburb of Camberwell. April 2019 Julian Randolph Stow (28 November 1935 – 29 May 2010) Born in Geraldton, Western Australia, Randolph Stow was the son of Mary Campbell Stow née Sewell and Cedri

Late last year, Adelaide City Council (South Australia) commissioned a statue of Australia's iconic actor and comedian to be crafted by artist Robert Hannaford AM. Independent Australia contributor Vince Hooper commented on the commission, saying it's a sign of 'cultural health' that: 'Soon, theatre-goers strolling past Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide – the very stage where Humphries made his theatrical debut as a 19-year-old in 1953 and later called his favourite theatre i

Doug Aiton spoke to Barry Humphires in 1990 in Marchetti's Latin, 55 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne After school [Melbourne Grammar - "I'm rather glad I was there. There are friendships I retain. The communication of knowledge was low on priorities. I was taught English by the football coach, Art by the athletics coach..."], Barry said, it was common for him and friends to go into the city. In those days, there were more book shops. One he went to frequently was that of Mrs Elli

What’s your favourite line from Shakespeare? Gyles Brandreth write: The great Barry Humphries told me his was Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s line in “Twelfth Night”: “I was adored once, too.”

Barry Humphries mentions this to Michael Parkinson. You'll find it starts at 12'15" LINK to a video clip I've found a little more information: A year later (1973) I was with Barry at his first appearance as Les Patterson. Barry asked would I come with him to the Rooty Hill RSL Club in Sydney’s outer suburbs. Shortly after we sat down in the auditorium, Barry got up and said: “I’ll be back soon.” A little while later, a nondescript bloke in a crumpled suit stumbled on stage

The Mike Walsh Show was an Australian variety daytime television series. Hosted by Mike Walsh. Always good to see Barry in his homeland.