Big Show Offs
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Big Show OffsThe clowning achievements of George Coppin and Barry Humphries
Speaker: Simon Plant
Two actors, comedians, personalities, show offs, call them what you will. A century apart, George Coppin and Barry Humphries bestrode the stage, bringing life and laughter to Melbourne theatres and audiences. Join Simon Plant, author of Entertaining Mr Coppin, as he connects the dots, uniting these two larger-than-life characters who tickled our funny bones, from colonial times to modern times. In the process, Simon will uncover just how much these two thespians had in common, both in comedy and in life.
Presented by Rare Books Melbourne in partnership with The Melbourne Athenaeum Library.
Event 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Date
Wednesday 29 July 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Melbourne Athenaeum Library
L1, 188 Collins St, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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