Alter Ego Collection

"Unveiling the Alter Ego: Barry Humphries, Creator of Dame Edna Everedge" On August 29, 1992, the world witnessed the birth of a comedic legend

Barry Humphries and wife Diane Millstead at their wedding in London - June 1979

Alter Ego Collection: BARRY HUMPHRIES, CREATOR OF DAME EDNA EVEREDGE READING A MOCK UP DAILY EXPRESS

BARRY HUMPHRIES, CREATOR OF DAME EDNA EVEREDGE READING A MOCK UP DAILY EXPRESS NEWSPAPER 29/08/1992

Alter Ego Collection: A certain sinister block of building from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll

A certain sinister block of building from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
5615707 A certain sinister block of building from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Illustration by S.G

Alter Ego Collection: Title page from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Title page from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Illustration by S. G
5615711 Title page from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Illustration by S.G. Hulme Beamam (1887-1932) for a 1930 edition.See more information below

Alter Ego Collection: The horror of my other self from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll

The horror of my other self from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
5615710 The horror of my other self from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Illustration by S.G. Hulme Beamam (1887-1932)See more information below

Alter Ego Collection: The features seemed to melt and alter from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll

The features seemed to melt and alter from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
5615709 The features seemed to melt and alter from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Illustration by S.G

Alter Ego Collection: Fled from the scene of these excesses at once glorying and trembling from the Strange Case of Dr

Fled from the scene of these excesses at once glorying and trembling from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll
5615708 Fled from the scene of these excesses at once glorying and trembling from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Illustration by S.G

Alter Ego Collection: He gave a kind of cry and whipped upstairs from the

He gave a kind of cry and whipped upstairs from the
5615868 He gave a kind of cry and whipped upstairs from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934)

Alter Ego Collection: Mr Utterson was aware of an odd, light foot-step drawing near from the

Mr Utterson was aware of an odd, light foot-step drawing near from the
5615865 Mr Utterson was aware of an odd, light foot-step drawing near from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Alter Ego Collection: Solely occupied by one thought -the horror of my other self from the

Solely occupied by one thought -the horror of my other self from the
5615706 Solely occupied by one thought -the horror of my other self from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Alter Ego Collection: The features seemed to melt and alter from the

The features seemed to melt and alter from the
5615713 The features seemed to melt and alter from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by E. J

Alter Ego Collection: Title page from first edition of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Title page from first edition of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
5615861 Title page from first edition of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) published by Longmans, Green and Co, London in 1886

Alter Ego Collection: There stood Henry Jekyll from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

There stood Henry Jekyll from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
5615871 There stood Henry Jekyll from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934) by Macauley

Alter Ego Collection: Will you suffer me to take this glass in my hand from the

Will you suffer me to take this glass in my hand from the
5615870 Will you suffer me to take this glass in my hand from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934)

Alter Ego Collection: Tossed the light of a candle to and fro about their steps from the

Tossed the light of a candle to and fro about their steps from the
5615869 Tossed the light of a candle to and fro about their steps from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Alter Ego Collection: Like some damned Juggernaut from the

Like some damned Juggernaut from the
5615864 Like some damned Juggernaut from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934) by Macauley

Alter Ego Collection: The Door frontispiece from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The Door frontispiece from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
5615863 The Door frontispiece from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934) by Macauley

Alter Ego Collection: I was once more Edward Hyde from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

I was once more Edward Hyde from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
5615705 I was once more Edward Hyde from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934) by Macauley

Alter Ego Collection: A Soul in Hell (oil on canvas)

A Soul in Hell (oil on canvas)
WDM204749 A Soul in Hell (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 65x84 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

Dame Edna Everage aka Barry Humphries visits Newcastle. 28th November 1995

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage. 2nd October 1973

Comedy and Tragedy Masks

Comedy and Tragedy Theatre Masks

Alter Ego Collection: Dementia, conceptual image

Dementia, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Dementia, conceptual image. Composite of two images of an old womans face, joined by a jagged line. At left is a photographic negative version, and at right is an ordinary version

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"Unveiling the Alter Ego: Barry Humphries, Creator of Dame Edna Everedge" On August 29, 1992, the world witnessed the birth of a comedic legend. Barry Humphries stepped into the spotlight and introduced us to his alter ego, Dame Edna Everedge. With her flamboyant personality and outrageous fashion sense, Dame Edna quickly became an icon in the entertainment industry. But behind every great character lies a creator with their own story. In June 1979, Barry Humphries stood at the altar alongside his wife Diane Millstead in London. Little did they know that this union would be just one chapter in a life filled with artistic transformations. As we delve deeper into Humphries' world, we find him engrossed in reading a mock-up Daily Express newspaper. Perhaps seeking inspiration for his next comedic masterpiece or immersing himself in current events to fuel Dame Edna's satirical commentary. However, it seems that even literature has played its part in shaping this enigmatic artist's mind. A certain sinister block of building from Robert Louis Stevenson's "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" catches our attention. The haunting illustrations by S. G Hulme Beamam transport us to another realm where identities blur and darkness prevails. In these pages lies an exploration of duality - something that resonates deeply with both Stevenson's tale and Humphries' creation of Dame Edna Everedge. The features seem to melt and alter as if reflecting the transformation from one persona to another. Yet amidst all these complexities lies a sense of exhilaration mixed with trepidation - emotions experienced not only by Dr Jekyll but also by those who witness Dame Edna's performances firsthand. Fleeing from scenes both glorious and terrifyingly unpredictable becomes inevitable when confronted with such extraordinary talent. And so we are left pondering those fleeting glimpses caught by onlookers, the moments when Humphries sheds his own skin and becomes Dame Edna.