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Scotsman
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Mary O'Connell returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a hilarious take on modern adulthood in ‘Dilly Dally'
After a sell-out debut, rising star Mary O'Connell brings her second solo hour to the Pleasance Courtyard this August. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Award-winning comedian and writer Mary O'Connell is back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her show, Dilly Dally. Following the success of her critically acclaimed debut Money Princess, which played to sold-out audiences and earned a Soho Theatre run, O'Connell returns with a personal and funny exploration of family, adulthood, and identity. Directed by BBC New Comedy Award winner Heidi Regan, the show promises to cement O'Connell's place as one of the most exciting new voices in British comedy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad O'Connell's unique comedic style—described as a mix of 'observational annoyance' and 'left-field hilarity'—tackles the chaos of millennial life. This year, she turns her sharp lens inward, examining what it means to build a future while still living with your past—literally, in her parents' house alongside her boyfriend, siblings, and the ghosts of childhood expectations. Mary O'Connell (c) Rachel Sherlock There are quirky family rituals, sibling one-upmanship—including a Gen Z sister marrying herself—and culture clashes as two generations of interracial couples share a roof. All are explored with the same emotional insight and irreverent wit that made Money Princess such a breakout hit. It's been a busy year for O'Connell, who won the OF TV Comedy Creative Fund—reportedly the world's largest comedy prize—in 2023, following a performance judged by Jamali Maddix, Mae Martin, and London Hughes. She's also a Funny Women Stage Award runner-up, and NATYS finalist. A familiar face to TV comedy fans, O'Connell has appeared on Comedy Central Live, Stand Up for Live Comedy (BBC3), and OF TV Comedy Creative Fund. She's also written for The Emily Atack Show and The Now Show, and her sketch work features in viral digital series including Hack Attack and Comedy Confessions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad O'Connell's blend of stand-up, storytelling, and razor-sharp observation offers something both deeply relatable and utterly original. With Dilly Dally, she's not just poking fun at adulthood—she's rewriting the rules on what it means to grow up. Mary O'Connell (c) Rachel Sherlock Mary O'Connell: Dilly Dally runs from 30th July to 25th August (not 11th) at 7.15pm in The Attic at Pleasance Courtyard, with previews on 30th and 31st July. Tickets are available at
Winnipeg Free Press
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Free Press Head Start for June 5
Widespread smoke. High 23 C. UV index 7 or high. While images of wildfires capture their ferocity, data can provide insight into how bad a fire season is. Such is the case with two graphics, powered by satellite data, that showcase a Canadian wildfire season off to a wild — and scary — start. Twice a day a NASA satellite sends images to the ground, giving a real-time view of where fires are burning. This is especially useful for remote areas where no sensors are stationed. The Associated Press has more here. What's happening today Toronto-based former Winnipegger and bestselling fantasy novelist Guy Gavriel Kay comes back to town to launch his latest novel, Written on the Dark , tonight at 7 p.m. at McNally Robinson's Grant Park location. Kay will be joined at the launch in conversation by Bruce Symaka. Ben Sigurdson has a preview here. Guy Gavriel Kay (Ted Davis photo) There's plenty of family-friendly entertainment to be found at The Forks this week during the annual KidsFest event hosted by the Winnipeg International Children's Festival. The party kicks off at 10 a.m. today with a showcase of Francophone performers, including local singer-songwriter Micah Baribeau, a.k.a Micah!, and Montreal theatre duo Les Soeurs Kif Kif. Today's must-read The NDP government has asked the provincial auditor general to probe Project Nova, the doomed technology project undertaken by Manitoba Public Insurance. In a letter to auditor general Tyson Shtykalo, which was obtained by the Free Press , Finance Minister Adrien Sala stated that after spending $165 million on Nova, most of the promised features — including full online access for Autopac customers — remain unfulfilled. Sala stated in his letter that an internal government review identified a number of 'concerns' about MPI's management of Nova. Dan Lett has the story. The NDP government has asked the provincial auditor general to probe Manitoba Public Insurance's Project Nova.(Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press files) On the bright side An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawled into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday morning, months after having a front flipper amputated at a Florida turtle hospital. The turtle was brought to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in January suffering from predator wounds to the front flipper. The veterinary crew at the Juno Beach facility assisted in Dilly Dally's rehabilitation and care. 'Every time we can release a turtle back into the wild is special and not just for us but for all the interns and volunteers and everyone that puts an effort to getting these turtles back out there. It's always a really special day,' said Marika Weber, a veterinary technician at the centre. The Associated Press has more here. An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly-Dally crawls into the Atlantic Ocean after being released on Wednesday. (Rebecca Blackwell / The Associated Press) On this date On June 5, 1956: The Winnipeg Free Press reported city council told its public safety committee to draw up new specifications on boots for the Winnipeg fire department and call for tenders again; the decision was a victory for boot salesman William Gelfant, who a month earlier had caused an uproar at city hall when he charged the city was buying footwear that did not meet the city's own specifications. Read the rest of this day's paper here. Search our archives for more here. Today's front page Get the full story: Read today's e-edition of the Free Press .
CBS News
05-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawls back to ocean after having flipper amputated at Florida hospital
An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawled into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday morning, months after having a front flipper amputated at a Florida turtle hospital. The turtle was brought to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in January suffering from predator wounds to the front flipper. The veterinary crew at the Juno Beach facility assisted in Dilly Dally's rehabilitation and care. "Every time we can release a turtle back into the wild is special and not just for us but for all the interns and volunteers and everyone that puts an effort to getting these turtles back out there. It's always a really special day," said Marika Weber, a veterinary technician at the center. An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly-Dally, whose front flipper was amputated after she was rescued in January suffering from predator wounds, peers toward the water as she is released to crawl into the Atlantic Ocean, on the beach in front of Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Fla., Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Rebecca Blackwell / AP Stormy weather on Wednesday almost caused Dilly Dally's release to be postponed. But they packed the turtle up and drove the short distance to the beach. A crowd of beachgoers cheered as the turtle made its way to the ocean. Video showed Dilly Dally being carried to a high-tide ocean, CBS affiliate WPEC reported. With only three fins, the turtle is seen scooting into the ocean before it disappears beneath the waves. A satellite tracking device attached to Dilly Dally's shell will allow the center and the public to follow her journey. An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly-Dally, whose front flipper was amputated after she was rescued in January suffering from predator wounds, crawls toward the Atlantic Ocean after being released, on the beach in front of Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Fla., Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Rebecca Blackwell / AP The center partnered with the Smithsonian to get the satellite tag, which was attached on Tuesday. "So now Dilly Dally has an active live satellite tag on her and we can get real-time data on where she goes, which is really exciting because we don't really know what happens to our three flipper turtles once you release them, Weber said. "Now we know if their migration or foraging patterns change and it'll be really helpful to see what happens to these patients." All sea turtles are endangered or threatened species. "So every sea turtle that we can save and get back out there is the win for the species." The public can follow Dilly Dally's journey at Marinelife Turtle Tracker.
Hamilton Spectator
04-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Dilly Dally the sea turtle returns to the ocean after flipper amputation
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawled into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday morning, months after having a front flipper amputated at a Florida turtle hospital. The turtle was brought to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in January suffering from predator wounds to the front flipper. The veterinary crew at the Juno Beach facility assisted in Dilly Dally's rehabilitation and care. 'Every time we can release a turtle back into the wild is special and not just for us but for all the interns and volunteers and everyone that puts an effort to getting these turtles back out there. It's always a really special day,' said Marika Weber, a veterinary technician at the center. Stormy weather on Wednesday almost caused Dilly Dally's release to be postponed. But they packed the turtle up and drove the short distance to the beach. A crowd of beachgoers cheered as the turtle made its way to the ocean. A satellite tracking device attached to Dilly Dally's shell will allow the center and the public to follow her journey. The center partnered with the Smithsonian to get the satellite tag, which was attached on Tuesday. 'So now Dilly Dally has an active live satellite tag on her and we can get real-time data on where she goes, which is really exciting because we don't really know what happens to our three flipper turtles once you release them, Weber said. 'Now we know if their migration or foraging patterns change and it'll be really helpful to see what happens to these patients.' All sea turtles are endangered or threatened species. 'So every sea turtle that we can save and get back out there is the win for the species.' Follow Dilly Dally's journey at Marinelife Turtle Tracker . ____ Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dilly Dally the sea turtle returns to the ocean after flipper amputation
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawled into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday morning, months after having a front flipper amputated at a Florida turtle hospital. The turtle was brought to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in January suffering from predator wounds to the front flipper. The veterinary crew at the Juno Beach facility assisted in Dilly Dally's rehabilitation and care. 'Every time we can release a turtle back into the wild is special and not just for us but for all the interns and volunteers and everyone that puts an effort to getting these turtles back out there. It's always a really special day,' said Marika Weber, a veterinary technician at the center. Stormy weather on Wednesday almost caused Dilly Dally's release to be postponed. But they packed the turtle up and drove the short distance to the beach. A crowd of beachgoers cheered as the turtle made its way to the ocean. A satellite tracking device attached to Dilly Dally's shell will allow the center and the public to follow her journey. The center partnered with the Smithsonian to get the satellite tag, which was attached on Tuesday. 'So now Dilly Dally has an active live satellite tag on her and we can get real-time data on where she goes, which is really exciting because we don't really know what happens to our three flipper turtles once you release them, Weber said. 'Now we know if their migration or foraging patterns change and it'll be really helpful to see what happens to these patients.' All sea turtles are endangered or threatened species. 'So every sea turtle that we can save and get back out there is the win for the species.' Follow Dilly Dally's journey at Marinelife Turtle Tracker. ____ Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
