The Edna Experience

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Simon, an extraordinary actor and impressionist, calls his tribute to Dame Edna "The Edna Experience".

With clients including BBC, ITV, John Lewis, Pfizer and Thomas Cook to name a few, he has a proven track record of leaving audiences in hysterics and making both corporate and private events truly memorable!

He is pleased to consider a wide variety of assignments, from simple mix and mingle, to acting as compere for an evening, for both corporate and private functions such as Christmas parties, weddings and celebrations.

Dame Edna Everage is, of course, the world’s greatest Gigastar - a woman of unparalleled talents and gifts. She’s a humanitarian, a guru, a healer, fashion icon, an international phenomenon, and of course, an Australian housewife and mother.

Simon is the comic actor behind this hilarious impersonation, providing you with an incredible lookalike/ soundalike tribute to Dame Edna for any occasion.

Simon, the comic talent behind "The Edna Experience", is a seasoned performer with a wealth of acting experience behind him. He trained in London at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, and has gone on to enjoy a successful career both as an actor and an impersonator. Among others, his acting credits include roles for the BBC and at London's Oval House Theatre (in the Time-Out Critic's Choice "Mountain Language" by Harold Pinter).

As an impressionist, Simon has been delighting audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate many popular characters for years. As Dame Edna Everage, Simon has performed across the United Kingdom and abroad, entertaining both private and corporate clients including BBC London Television Centre, Flight Centres UK, TNT Magazine, John Lewis, Kuoni, The Sunday Mirror, ITV, Pfizer and Thomas Cook Tours.

The Edna Experience is available for private events and parties; corporate entertainment, marketing campaigns and product launches; as well as film, television, radio, and commercials.

Liz Rae, Winterbotham Darby & Co Ltd, Corporate Event, Surrey
Hi Matt, The Edna Experience was fantastic and we were very pleased with everything!

Liz Rae, Awards Ceremony, Winterbotham Darby & Co Ltd
A huge thank you for Friday evening – Dame Edna was fab and I couldn’t have wished for anything better!

Neil & Michele Roe, Herriots Hotel, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Just had to thank you both for a spectacular evening on Saturday. Aside from Edna fitting into the whole feel of the evening, I think your professionalism in the planning and organisation were exemplary. And given the business we ourselves are in, we fully understand and appreciate this. I’m sure you add value to any event you are involved with - you certainly added to ours! Many thanks, once again

Joanna Gallop, British Dental Association, London
Thanks for a dramatic evening! I had so many congratulations about Dame Edna. A phenomenal performance! Many thanks - you're a real Megastar!

Cathy Hayes, Bride, Norwich
Imagine a mega celebrity flying all the way from Australia to be at your wedding! The room is dazzled with sequins and gladioli, whilst your guests are roaring with laughter at Edna's quickfire wit and humour. Our wedding was truly memorable for many reasons. Edna surely has to take the crowning glory though, for making it the most special occasion we could ever have hoped for. Be dazzled and have your day lit up too, she's worth every last sequin.

Andy Begg, BBC London, Head of Television Centre Tours
Edna really added something special to the evening! She had all our guests in stitches and left our guest of honour lost for words. Our evening with Edna was the talk of the office the next day. As the organiser of the party, I was keen for everyone to enjoy themselves - I needn't have worried as Edna really added some spice to the evening and had everyone laughing. You know sometimes a party needs a kick to get it started - Well, Edna was that kick! She broke the ice and had everyone in stitches.

Mark Higgins, Marketing Director, Wolsey Securities Limited
A company event with partners can fill even the most confident with trepidation - half the room doesn't know anyone and the other half only have work in common. Enter Dame Edna and, drawing beautifully on a little pre-briefing, she takes the room by storm, breaking down all the barriers. Conventional huddles are soon joining together marvelling at the acerbic wit and quite frankly, the truly remarkable designer frock! For the most unconventional of MC's - and certainly the most talked about - Dame Edna tops the bill!

Ben and Paul, London
Sheer professionalism, sheer talent, sheer tights. What more could you want from a duo who can bring a whole new dimension to your event? Edna is a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Edna completely steals the show then bestows it back to you, double wrapped in purple glitz and a haze of laughter-induced tears. We have worked with many entertainers, and after our engagement party we are delighted to say that The Edna Experience is one of the best!

Maria Morritt, Internal Communications Manager, Thomas Cook Signature Ltd
The Dame hosted our Glamour and Glitz event with the wit, glamour and presence of an international superstar! I would definitely recommend having her host an event to give it that extra sparkle and naughty wit!

Jill Kitchen, Bride, Stoke-On-Trent
Ian and I were lucky enough to have Simon's Dame Edna make a guest appearance at our wedding. The result was truly spectacular: Dame Edna's characteristic acerbic wit had ourselves and our guests in paroxysms of laughter in no time at all. Without doubt that feted lady made our wedding a truly memorable occasion for our guests and ourselves.

Liz Harris, Commerical Department - Skanska Civil Engineering
Could you please pass on my thanks to Simon (our Dame Edna Everage) for his wonderful contribution to the evening. Everyone said he was brilliant and a major part of the success of the evening. I don't know how we can top Simon for next year's event!

Graham and Lynn Meredith aboard Thomas Cook Nile Cruise - Egypt
The ‘Edna Experience’ was one of the unexpected highlights of our cruise on the Nile! Simon’s creation of the Dame Edna character was superb and the vocal impersonation throughout the performance uncanny. His acting skill and splendid mimicry combined with a sharp (not to mention acid!) wit that teased, pricked and delighted his audience! The writing is so clever and the repartee rapier quick. We brought him back for several encores and laughed till it hurt!!

Jay and Kim Tipler, Bridegroom and Bride, East Sussex
Thank you both so much for making our day so special - we and our guests have so many fantastic memories of our day and Edna was a super star! People still comment and joke about just how perfect Edna was to fit into our wedding day plans. The photos just prove how hard everybody was laughing to the humour and wit of Dame Edna, and the DVD was even funnier!!

Nicole Bray, TNT Magazine, Events Marketing Executive
The Edna Experience proved to be an absolutely perfect addition to our re-launch party. Guests were thrilled and surprised when our mystery VIP turned out to be 'Dame Edna'! From the very start, the professionalism of 'The Edna Experience' was fantastic and created so much peace of mind for an event organiser. Simon adapted his performance to launch our new look magazine just perfectly. All involved felt 'Dame Edna' definitely exceeded all expectations and really topped off our event! I would highly recommend 'The Edna Experience' to anyone wishing to add a bit of spark to their event.

John and the Lambert family, Father of the bride, Leicester
We would all like to thank you both so much for being with us on Saturday evening! We all thought Simon was absolutely brilliant - everyone had a great night and thought Dame Edna stole the show. Thanks again!

Tourism Australia
Deutsche Bank
John Lewis
BBC Television Centre
ITV
Emirates
The Sunday Mirror
Kuoni
Pfizer
Flight Centres UK
Thomas Cook Tours
TNT Magazine
Sanlamere
IGP Media
Sandown Park Racecourse
Wolsey Securities Limited
British Dental Association

Prices quoted are based on a simple 2 hour mix and mingle.

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.