Kerry: I don't know if Susan would have been as forthcoming as some of the others you mentioned, such as Bette Davis and Tallu. Those two were pretty outspoken even when young!

Incidentally, did you ever see the play called "Tallulah" with Kathleen Turner? It didn't last too long in NYC so it may not have travelled across any oceans.

Turner didn't have to put on Tallulah's husky voice as she had a cold. Matter of fact, I was in the first row and when she sneezed, I was afraid of catching it!

Here indeed Gloria is another example of the 'tyranny of distance'. No I don't think it ever played down here. I am constantly puzzled by the often eclectic selection of live theatre that finds its way here after Broadway ( or off Broadway) runs in the U.S.at times.

Obviously, major plays in the vein of "The Producers", "Phantom of the Opera", "Cats" "Lion King" and so forth will all feature here, albeit with an Australian cast usually. But of course many marvellous works don't.
Otoh we have had some interesting theatrical productions play here that were not a huge success in N.Y. or London when they ran, and occasionally we get the main star who will travel here with the production ?? Who knows ?

But I do envy you your front row seat at the doubly husky Turner / Tallulah feature - despite risks of viral contamination.

Incidentally, I read a while back that Dame Edna on his / her current tour was going gangbusters in N.Y. and rating hugely - may even have collected (or been nominated for) a Tony ?
Clearly, New Yorkers have also discovered the joys of masochism and being sent up unmercifully by the Dame's barbed tongue ?

Kerry

I don't know if I could speculate on Susan in her golden years but I know I would like to think of Errol's version as how she would be. We all know of Susan's love of fishing and obviously Tim has inherited this. Maybe she would have gone to Montana or elsewhere with Tim and the grandchildren as in the pictures on site to enjoy this sport and to be with her family.

As to Gloria's original question I really don't know but it would have been wonderful for her to have enjoyed more years on this earth as a healthy, happy lady. She has given so much to us all it would have been nice for her to have had prime time for herself.

Trish

Hi, Kerry. I just saw your posting relating to Talu. You may not have seen this Kathleen Turner rendition as I'm not sure it even lasted on Broadway!

As to the Great Dame, I have seen his/her previous show, The Royal Tour, and I would love to see the latest offering. I understand it's doing big business on the Great White Way, and I am definitely a fan. So one of these days...

Incidentally, nobody else seems to know. Maybe you do: What happened to the Dame's silent buddy, Madge? Did she die, or was her frumpiness no longer welcomed by the gloriously attired Dame?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Gloria - unfortunately I have not seen the Dame live since ooh maybe late 70's, and was consequently unaware that Madge Allsop, her much maligned bridesmaid may no longer be with her ?

The last I heard - her husband Norm had passed on (after suffering from a "rumbling prostate" for years".
Daughter Valmai was in shoplifters rehab.
Sons Bruce and Kenny are wildly gay but the Dame shows no evidence of being aware of the possibility
and her mother was in a maximum security twilight home.

As far as I knew, Madge (whom Edna described as " a human maggot, held together by bacteria and fuelled by Valium") was still suffering the torments of the ****ed from her harsh friend.

Admittedly, in what passes for the real world - Madge was played by actress Emily Perry who was an octagenarian when she first appeared with the Dame, so would be well over 90 now, thus she may well have passed on and Edna would probably not replace her, or indeed may have retired.


Kerry