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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rising stars: 12 new comedians to see at the Edinburgh Fringe
Caroline McEvoy: Train Man: Assembly Roxy (RoxyBoxy) at 1:20pm Stand up comedian, host of Chortle Award winning comedy night Comedy Bandits and three time Funny Women Stage Awards nominee, Caroline McEvoy makes her solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Train Man - a captivating, hilarious and heartfelt tale of sibling rivalry in post-Troubles Northern Man is a brand new stand up, storytelling hour packed with gut-punch gags and emotional blows as Caroline reckons with her lifelong battle with her autistic younger brother, who loves trains and getting his own way. Ada & Bron: The Origin of Love: Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) at 11pm BAFTA nominated newcomers Ada & Bron invite you to third-wheel an unmissable hour of weirdo soulmates, cursed couples and debauchery. The Origin of Love is an absurd, larger-than-life character comedy for lovers of the strange, stupid and sexy. Wildly inventive and emotionally kaleidoscopic, The Origin of Love plunges headfirst into a surreal mythology of yearning, heartbreak and hope. Told through a patchwork of absurd vignettes, confessional letters and romantic misfires, this genre-defying show examines our messy attempts to connect. Tickets at Rohan Sharma: Mad Dog: Pleasance Courtyard (Below) at 7:10pm British/Indian comedian and reigning Leicester Square New Comedian champion Rohan Sharma presents his hotly-anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut - a fast-paced and surreal, multimedia stand-up odyssey through his harrowing/comfortable upbringing. Rohan will talk about how he's faced racism/no racism and will criticise/champion Britain and its checkered/flawless history, all from the perspective of a man whose brain has been corroded/nourished by modern society. Come see truth become lies, lies become truth and the dog become mad. Moving between seemingly earnest confession, cultural critique and sheer absurdity, Mad Dog is an ambitious, stupid and densely layered exploration of identity, belonging and spiritual disconnection. Tickets at Su Mi: Underbelly Cowgate (Iron Belly) at 6:40pm Award-winning stand-up and drag performance artist Su Mi presents their debut show: an immersive surreal eccentric comedy extravaganza resurrecting every nostalgic moment left forgotten and healing the inner child through play. Seeking to destroy archaic stereotypes of Asian women and challenge the narrative of comedy. Su Mi promises a gripping and raw social commentary on intersectionality, queerness, racism and mental health and a wild exploration of human existence. Join this reckless, spineless chucklehead on a surreal dystopian punk adventure through face melting and untamed (metaphorical) thrash metal solos to your own self discovery. Tickets at Becky Umbers: Put that Cat Back in the Bag: Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar) at 8:40pm In her debut hour at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, New Zealand's award-winning comedian Becky Umbers dives into the delicate art of keeping your metaphorical cat (inner weirdo) hidden in a bag. A joyous hour of unique storytelling and observational stand up, told with the voice of a kids cartoon and the cheeky adult wit that has quickly made Becky one of the most exciting rising stars on the comedy circuit. With a distinctive take on life and the voice to match, Put That Cat Back in the Bag sees Becky hilariously exploring why we're often encouraged to hide our quirks in an attempt to fit in with our peers. Tickets at Cabbage the Clown: Cinemadrome: Underbelly Buttercup at 9:45pm Minimum wage cinema employee turned multi-award winning tragic fool with over 8 million views online, Cabbage The Clown makes their hotly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut with a genre-busting hour of multimedia drag-clowning about queer heartbreak, consumerism and the drudgery of working in a cinema. One-part breathless parody of cinematic history, one-part thoughtful dissection of working class career options and one-part rolling around on the floor covered in popcorn, Cinemadrome marries a buffet of genres in polygamous holy drag matrimony. Tickets at Ted Milligan: United: Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) at 9.45pm Sketch Off Winner 2024 Ted Milligan makes his highly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut in United - a joyously funny, character led, live mockumentary which follows a fictional football club and their dedicated fans as they scramble to regain their position in the league. The town of Crubchester has fallen on hard times and Crubchester United F.C. finds itself outside the league. Having been purchased by a 6 year old billionaire who brings in a no-nonsense manager, can they return to their former glory in the 92? Inspired by Sunderland 'Til I Die and Ted Milligan's own journeys around the country supporting Plymouth Argyle, United is a unique narrative comedy hour packed with whip-smart writing and nuanced performances of sharply observed characters. Tickets at The Mayor and his Daughter: A Genuine Appreciation of Comedy: Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar) at 4:10pm Leicester Square Sketch Off Finalists The Mayor and His Daughter (Ciaran Chillingworth and Kit Finnie) make their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with their Leicester Comedy Festival Award Nominated, folk-horror, alternative sketch show. The Mayor and his Daughter are in crisis. The soul of their beloved village is in tatters, besieged by the demonic forces of modern Britain. But there's a light in the darkness; when they discover a sacred tome - a box set of Russell Howard's Good News (Series 2). They make it their mission to repair their fractured community with laughter. This timely exploration of Englishness in the current crisis of national identity will make you question the rules of sketch comedy like never before. Tickets at Douglas Widick: Paperclip: Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (The Penny) at 10:20pm Microsoft Word's writing assistant, Clippy, has seen the future and it is bleak. Determined to prove his usefulness and prevent the impending techno-dystopia brought about by Artificial Intelligence, Clippy travels back in time to warn humanity in a thrilling adventure through the internet. Paperclip is a high energy, interactive and nostalgic musical comedy celebration of retro digital mascots, packed with rock tributes to a time when the internet was a simpler place. Paperclip also features some of the astounding musical improvisation that has already seen Douglas Widick become a celebrated performer in New York. Tickets at Jacob Nussey: Primed: Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) at 7:15pm Award winning comedian Jacob Nussey spills the secrets of Amazon in a hotly tipped debut hour loaded with his trademark sharp jokes and deadpan delivery. Chortle's 'one to watch' 2023 unpacks the absurdities and chaos of warehouse life, exploring preconceptions, job interviews, stealing, and why things could always be worse. Before becoming a comedian, Jacob dropped out of university, was unsuccessful in a series of lengthy job interviews and finally ended up working for Amazon. From mascots to company scandals, Primed unboxes the realities of minimum wage jobs while hilariously and stealthily tackling issues around working class aspiration, workplace incentives and wealth gaps. Tickets at Josh Elton: Away with the Fairies: Hoots @ The Apex (Hoots 4) at 8pm Drawing on a chaotic and deeply funny reservoir of memories, Away With the Fairies is a riotously funny and disarmingly vulnerable exploration of identity, humiliation, and the strange places we find meaning. Blending rapid-fire stand-up, with vivid storytelling, Josh Elton spins comedic yarns that teeter between the absurd and the emotionally resonant, from playground trauma to public humiliation. Woven through with themes of sibling rivalry, mental health, romantic love and fairy curses, the show plays with truth and fiction to reveal a deeper honesty. Tickets at Steffan Alun: Stand Up: Hoots @ The Apex (Hoots 4) at 9:30pm Welsh optimist Steffan Alun finally presents his hilarious debut hour. As seen on BBC Wales, S4C, supporting Elis James on tour and performing slightly less than an hour of stand up at the fringe every year since 2015. Steffan returns to Edinburgh to work through his latest identity crisis with an hour of excellent comedy about sexuality, pop culture and, of course, all the best things about Wales. Steffan Alun: Stand Up is a rich, raucous blend of politics, identity and unapologetic queerness, anchored by a proudly Welsh perspective and a neurodivergent lens. Underneath the self-deprecating storytelling and playful irreverence lies a clear-eyed warning about complacency, and a passionate call to joy, defiance and community in the face of rising intolerance. Tickets at Related topics: EdinburghTicketsMayor
Courier-Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Courier-Mail
How QLD captain Cameron Munster went from parties to property
Just four years ago, Queensland captain Cameron Munster was a self-confessed Tinder addict, losing thousands every weekend on gambling, and found himself in rehab after being caught with cocaine. Now, on the day of the Origin decider, the wildchild larrikin turned superstar player and business-savvy, millionaire property owner is mourning the death of his father. But instead of taking time off, the Maroons skipper is determined to play in honour of his dad. RELATED: Who wins the property State of Origin? The 31-year-old's on-field transformation in recent years triggered an off-field revolution that has seen him branch out into property investment and business ventures, all while rubbing shoulders with some of the country's most powerful people. The first step for Munster was purchasing his first home in Melbourne — a home in Willsmere Rd, Kew, which piqued his interest in growing a property portfolio. Munster now owns multiple properties, including a number of investment properties in Queensland. MORE: Shock: Big Aus bank's major rate cut call State's 15 'supercharged' investor markets revealed Records show they include a three-bedroom home in Mooloolaba, which he purchased in May 2020 for $650,000, and a four-bedroom home in Peregian Springs, which he bought in 2016 for $575,000. It was last listed for rent in December 2023 for $820 a week. As well as climbing the property ladder, Munster teamed up with Terella Brewing to create an alcoholic ginger beer called Mad Dog — a tribute to his moniker at the Storm. The Storm playmaker also designed a casual clothing range with Ringers Western — an Australian western and country brand. The Maroons will get behind their grieving skipper at Accor Stadium tonight, with the team looking to win the series after losing game one at home. After their shock win in Perth, they now have the chance to make it back-to-back wins on the road with a rookie centre, a returning prop and a new fullback.
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
How QLD captain Cameron Munster went from parties to property
Just four years ago, Queensland captain Cameron Munster was a self-confessed Tinder addict, losing thousands every weekend on gambling, and found himself in rehab after being caught with cocaine. Now, on the day of the Origin decider, the wildchild larrikin turned superstar player and business-savvy, millionaire property owner is mourning the death of his father. But instead of taking time off, the Maroons skipper is determined to play in honour of his dad. The 31-year-old's on-field transformation in recent years triggered an off-field revolution that has seen him branch out into property investment and business ventures, all while rubbing shoulders with some of the country's most powerful people. The first step for Munster was purchasing his first home in Melbourne — a home in Willsmere Rd, Kew, which piqued his interest in growing a property portfolio. Munster now owns multiple properties, including a number of investment properties in Queensland. Records show they include a three-bedroom home in Mooloolaba, which he purchased in May 2020 for $650,000, and a four-bedroom home in Peregian Springs, which he bought in 2016 for $575,000. It was last listed for rent in December 2023 for $820 a week. As well as climbing the property ladder, Munster teamed up with Terella Brewing to create an alcoholic ginger beer called Mad Dog — a tribute to his moniker at the Storm. The Storm playmaker also designed a casual clothing range with Ringers Western — an Australian western and country brand. The Maroons will get behind their grieving skipper at Accor Stadium tonight, with the team looking to win the series after losing game one at home. After their shock win in Perth, they now have the chance to make it back-to-back wins on the road with a rookie centre, a returning prop and a new fullback.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Equity Calls On Government Regulator To Punish Mad Dog Casting After Agency Collapsed Owing Creditors $2M
EXCLUSIVE British actors' union Equity has written to a government regulator urging it to take action against Mad Dog 2020 Casting, a 25-year-old UK agency that collapsed last month owing creditors more than £1.5M ($1.9M). Paul W. Fleming called on Ben Bruten, boss of the Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate (EASI), to exercise its powers against Mad Dog, which includes fines, prosecutions, and the ability to ban individuals from running agencies in the future. Mad Dog's parent company, Cinextra Limited, lists directors including CEO Graham Beswick. More from Deadline 'Doctor Who' Trailer Teases Killer Cartoons, Interstellar Song Contest & New Companion In Season 2 Disney+ & BBC Set 'Doctor Who' Season 2 Premiere Date; Alan Cumming To Guest Star As Mr. Ring-A-Ding BBC Removes Disgraced Presenter Huw Edwards From 'Doctor Who' & Restores Episode To iPlayer 'Equity would like to ask … how the EASI intends to use its powers to ensure that the individuals behind Mad Dog are held accountable for systematic breaches of their statutory obligations and treatment of artists, and so that they cannot continue their behaviour,' Fleming said. Deadline chronicled the issues at Mad Dog last year, with clients complaining that they were owed thousands by the agency that supplied background actors to productions including Call the Midwife and Doctor Who. Mad Dog continued to trade despite failing to observe multiple county court judgments in favor of supporting artists owed money. Fleming told Deadline that the company's collapse had been 'horrendous' for Equity members, adding that the 'scale [of damage] is extraordinary for people with precarious incomes.' He acknowledged that it was unlikely that actors would be paid money they are owed, but said this will not stop Equity fighting for justice. 'If we can't get a pound in cash, we can get a pound in flesh,' he added. Mad Dog filed for liquidation in February. MHA, the accountancy company, is overseeing the process and has called a meeting of creditors on Friday morning. A statement of Mad Dog's affairs, seen by Deadline, shows the agency owes £1.66M ($2.1M) to creditors, including £1.3M to trade and expense creditors and £67,400 to employees. MHA said there was a 'large number of creditors.' A spokesperson for the Department for Business and Trade, which oversees the EASI, said: 'We take all relevant complaints about agencies seriously and ensure they are thoroughly investigated.' The spokesperson declined to comment on the EASI's industry-wide investigation into agencies in the entertainment space. Last year, Mad Dog apologized to clients and stressed that it was committed to clearing its backlog of payments. The agency blamed the twin U.S. writer and actors' strikes for its financial issues. Under UK regulations, it is unlawful for an agency to withhold payment from clients for more than 10 days after receiving funds from a producer, broadcaster, or streamer. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys & More 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WOPEF) (Q4 2024) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Production and ...
Record Production: 194 million barrels of oil equivalent, at the top end of the full-year guidance range. Net Profit After Tax: $3.6 billion, a significant increase from 2023. Underlying Net Profit After Tax: $2.9 billion. Earnings Per Share: USD1.89. Dividend: Fully franked total full-year dividend of USD1.22 per share. Unit Production Cost: Reduced to $8.10 per barrel of oil equivalent. EBITDA Margin: 70%. Cash Margin: Above 80%, sustained consecutively for four years. Free Cash Flow: $1 billion, excluding the impact of acquisitions and divestments. Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction: 14% below the starting base. Social Contribution Spend: AUD35.4 million. Local Economic Contribution: More than $7.9 billion, including $5.1 billion in Australia. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with WOPEF. Release Date: February 24, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WOPEF) reported record annual production of 194 million barrels of oil equivalent, reaching the top end of their full-year guidance range. The company achieved a significant net profit after tax of $3.6 billion, marking a substantial increase from the previous year. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WOPEF) declared a fully franked total full-year dividend of USD1.22 per share, at the top of their payout range. The company successfully reduced its net equity Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% below the starting base, aligning with its climate commitments. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WOPEF) made transformative decisions, including targeted acquisitions and project executions, positioning the company for long-term growth and value creation. The tragic death of a construction contractor employee at the Beaumont new ammonia project highlighted ongoing safety challenges. Approval delays in 2023 led to the extension of some decommissioning work into 2024, impacting project timelines. The company faces potential risks from regulatory delays, particularly concerning the North West Shelf project, which could affect future investments. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WOPEF) experienced a modest 2P reserve cut to the Mad Dog project, raising concerns about subsurface challenges. The company's equity has underperformed compared to global and local peers over the last 12 months, raising questions about market confidence. Q: Can you comment on the changes in decommissioning costs and what's driving them? A: Marguerite O'Neill, CEO: Approval delays in 2023 extended some work into 2024. The focus is on cleaning up legacy assets like Stybarrow and Enfield. After completing these, there will be no enduring spend for those assets. The profile is a bit lumpier for others, with significant milestones in 2027. Beyond 2027, we expect a steady state level of activity in decommissioning. Q: How is the Beaumont New Ammonia project progressing towards its IRR target? A: Marguerite O'Neill, CEO: The project is 83% complete and is on track to achieve an IRR of greater than 10%. We have provided guidance on ongoing unit cash production costs to help the market with calculations. We expect to meet and potentially exceed our capital allocation framework. Q: Will the Louisiana LNG project proceed with two or three trains at FID? A: Marguerite O'Neill, CEO: The EPC contract with Bechtel is for three trains, and our marketing with potential partners is based on this foundation. The first notice to proceed will be for Trains 1 and 2, with a subsequent notice for Train 3. The pricing is based on three trains, and we plan to move ahead with this foundation. Q: Can you provide an update on the Louisiana LNG sell-down process and expected premiums? A: Marguerite O'Neill, CEO: We are well advanced in the sell-down process with high-quality counterparties. We expect to attract a premium similar to US peers like Cheniere and Venture Global. The focus is on securing partners to share capital investments and achieving a fair price for shareholders. Q: How is the progress on Sangomar Phase 2, and when can we expect an update on reserves? A: Marguerite O'Neill, CEO: We need 12 to 24 months of data to make informed decisions on Phase 2. We will continue to book reserves as data comes in and migrate reserves from 2P to 1P based on reservoir performance. The migration to 1P will follow SEC rules. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
