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Melbourne comedy festival says critics created ‘a complete bin fire’ after Barry Humphries’ death

Director says the renewed focus on the comedy festival taking Humphries’ name off an award in 2019 is ‘really, really inappropriate’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023

Barry Humphries: Melbourne comedy festival says tribute is in works after criticism

Barry Humphries: Melbourne comedy festival says tribute is in works after criticism

Organisers exploring ‘a fitting tribute’ after friends say performer was hurt by decision to rename festival award after comments he made about trans people

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023

Melbourne International Comedy Festival considering how to pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Melbourne International Comedy Festival considering how to pay tribute to Barry Humphries

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival director says it is considering an appropriate tribute for Barry Humphries as the event's director hits back at claims it "cancelled" the late comic.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

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Revealed: Barry Humphries’ final phone chat with King

An ailing Barry Humphries was delighted to receive a call from the King, just days before he died, it has emerged.

The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023

Comedy festival mulls Humphries tribute amid backlash

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival says it is looking to pay tribute to Barry Humphries, but stands by the decision to change an award named after him.

AAP · Apr 23, 2023

Barry Humphries’ family ponders state funeral for comedy legend

The family of Barry Humphries could be offered a state funeral in Victoria, as tributes continue to trickle in for the entertainer.

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Barry Humphries was hurt after being 'cancelled' by Melbourne comedy festival, Miriam Margolyes says

Entertainer Miriam Margolyes says her longtime friend Barry Humphries was left hurt and saddened when his name was stripped from a key Melbourne International Comedy Festival award in 2019.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2023

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