Dame Edna told to rest after surgery
Australian comedian Barry Humphries, famous for his persona Lady Edna Everage, has been ordered by doctors to rest for six months.
The 73-year-old principal has reportedly been forced to strike down a turn of shows and appearances due to complications following appendix operating theatre.
A spokesman for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival said: "He's release in for surgery this workweek as there have been complications."
The spokesman continued: "He has been told by his doctors to conduct a six-month roost."