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Scotsman
4 days ago
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- Scotsman
Comedian and podcaster Rob Auton brings debut story to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Multi-award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor Rob Auton (The Change, Marching Powder, Starstruck) returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with CAN: The Story of a Man Called CAN — his first-ever fictional show, centred on a man who was once the world's leading motivational speaker… until something changed. Following his biggest tour to date with The Eyes Open and Shut Show, Rob performs his new hour at Assembly Roxy, Upstairs, from 30th July – 24th August at 1.25pm. Tickets are on sale now at 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... Dubbed 'the Fringe's comedian laureate' by the British Comedy Guide, Rob has earned a cult following with his acclaimed comedy, theatre, and spoken word shows exploring specific themes — from time and yellow to hair and even himself — which he has toured nationally and internationally, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival multiple times. A two-time British Podcast Awards Gold winner, Rob is the creator of The Rob Auton Daily Podcast, which has over 500 episodes and 2 million downloads. Praised by The Observer's Miranda Sawyer for 'making you see the world differently,' the podcast features Rob's uniquely humorous reflections on the everyday, blending spoken word with evocative music. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad On screen, in the past year alone, Rob has starred opposite Danny Dyer in Marching Powder, appeared in Channel 4's hit comedy The Change, and released his debut stand-up special The Time Show with PLOSIVE and Turtle Canyon Comedy. He also featured in the latest series of Starstruck (BBC), adding to credits including Miracle Workers (TBS), The End of the F**ing World (Netflix/Channel 4), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Cold Feet (ITV), and Random Acts (Channel 4). His appearance on Stand-Up Central With Rob Delaney (Comedy Central) went viral, amassing over 21 million views. Rob Auton brings his brand new show, 'CAN: The Story of a Man called CAN', to this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Rob recently partnered with JF Abraham of acclaimed conceptual pop group Public Service Broadcasting to debut their collaborative project, Words With Music, to a packed tent of thousands at last summer's End of the Road Festival. Following its success, the duo will return to perform again this year. Rob's latest book, I Strongly Believe in Incredible Things, was published by HarperCollins' Mudlark. He has also released three earlier books with Burning Eye and a spoken word album on Scroobius Pip's Speech Development Records.
Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Young men want ‘strong and independent' female film characters
Young men are increasingly responding positively to 'strong and independent' female film characters, rather than those in supporting roles, according to a study. Research has found that younger male viewers prefer character-driven storytelling with narrative depth to relentless, high-octane action scenes. The demographic demonstrated a 5 per cent higher 'immersion score' when shown character-driven trailers, compared with more action-driven promotional campaigns, according to an analysis of 37,000 people by the audience testing company DiO. Recent films with strong female characters have included Demi Moore's The Substance, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked and Cate Blanchett's Tár. The firm used facial coding, biometric and cognitive data to reach its conclusions, which it said upended assumptions about audience appetites. Ade Shannon, chief executive and founder of DiO, told the entertainment website Deadline that the findings could prove instructive to film studios.'This data points towards a shifting perception of masculinity and an evolving appetite for richer, more grounded storytelling,' he said. The film industry continues to rely heavily on 'focus groups and long-held audience assumptions' to assess how best to market films to specific audiences, he claimed. But these 'outdated concepts' were costing studios millions of dollars each year in lost revenue because they were alienating potential audiences. The marketing team behind Danny Dyer's latest film Marching Powder used the research to increase interest among women ALAMY DiO worked with True Brit when the production company was marketing the Danny Dyer film Marching Powder, released in March. In the film, Dyer's character Jack Jones has six weeks to turn his life around, save his marriage and avoid prison by overcoming his drugs habit. Chris Besseling, True Brit's head of theatrical distribution, marketing and publicity, said the company had developed a 'two-pronged campaign' as a result of DiO's findings. 'We were able to identify the specific moments, characters, lines and gags from the trailer that resonated most strongly with the two distinctly different audiences that we were targeting,' he said. The strategy was said to have helped propel the film's box office performance past £3 million, more than twice its budget. The growth was attributed to a 45 per cent increase in the anticipated female audience, which was achieved without putting male fans off. Last December a study of 750 men and boys aged 8-30 found a growing desire for a variety of fully developed, relatable role models in films. The global insights and strategy company National Research Group discovered that almost half of those surveyed were keen for role models who were emotionally vulnerable and had deep and meaningful friendships with other men.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Dani Dyer's fiance Jarrod Bowen jets off on stag do as star returns from Ibiza hen party – but Danny Dyer is not there
Jarrod's future father-in-law Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen VEGAS BABY Dani Dyer's fiance Jarrod Bowen jets off on stag do as star returns from Ibiza hen party – but Danny Dyer is not there Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANI Dyer's fiance Jarrod Bowen has jetted to Las Vegas for his stag do as he was spotted boarding a private jet. The West Ham footballer, 28, headed off for the wild celebrations on Monday with a group of pals and his ex-footie star dad Sam Bowen. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 12 Jarrod Bowen (circled) has jetted off to Las Vegas on his stag do Credit: Click News and Media 12 The West Ham footballer was seen getting into a private jet wearing a dress Credit: Click News and Media 12 Jarrod's dad and former footballer Sam Bowen rocked a yellow and red onesie Credit: Click News and Media 12 The party looked in full swing as the stags turned up in fancy dress Credit: Click News and Media 12 Dani Dyer jetted to Ibiza for her own hen party with her pals Credit: danidyerxx/Instagram The gang looked ready to party as they rocked fancy dress costumes. Jarrod went all out in a white mini bridal type dress, a bucket hat and a pair of sunglasses. His dad Sam dressed in a yellow and red onesie, while another stag opted for an orange inflatable animal costume. While Gillingham player Robbie McKenzie was spotted wearing a pair of shorts and a giant horse's head. The whole crew were kitted out with cheeky hats emblazoned with 'JB's Stag' - with the word "s**g" slapped across the front. But Jarrod's future father-in-law Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen. The former EastEnders star, 47, was not surprisingly not among the stags as they piled onto the private jet. Danny, who has often been full of praise for his daughter's fiance, was last publicly pictured with Jarrod at his Marching Powder premiere in March, with the family appearing in good spirits on the red carpet. Earlier today, bride-to-be Dani, 28, was seen boarding a plane as she returns from her Ibiza hen party. Watch as Dani Dyer dances with booze on her flight to Ibiza as she wears West Ham kit on second hen do ahead of Jarrod Bowen wedding The former Love Island star posted a photo of herself in a West Ham shirt, as a special nod to her footballer beau. The reality star got engaged to Jarrod last July, and they will marry next week in Essex. Dani flew to the Spanish island of Ibiza with her closest gal pals. The podcaster has already had one hen's party, but was living it up in the Mediterranean. For the first night of her hen's weekend Dani rocked a corseted white dress with pearl-embedded spaghetti straps. She opted for a "sparkle theme" make-up to suit her beaded dress with a bell-shaped bottom and white bow at her waist. The TV star posed with her sister Sunnie, and later danced with a sparkler as she glowed ahead of her nuptials. Prior to landing in Ibiza, Dani got boozy on the flight over, complete with a bottle of limoncello. Dani sported a West Ham kit for her second hen do ahead of her lavish wedding. She flashed a big smile while wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, a veil on her head and a lace garter around the leg. Dani wore West Ham United's traditional kit, with a claret shirt with blue sleeves, white shorts, and white socks. On the back of the t-shirt had 'Mrs Bowen to be', with Jarrod's jersey number 20. Dani and Jarrod got engaged last summer on a romantic boat trip in Ibiza, having escaped for a minibreak. The couple left their one-year-old twin daughters Star and Summer at home with family, along with Dani's son Santiago, three, from a previous relationship. Speaking previously to Fabulous, Dani revealed: "We've found the venue, which is beautiful. It's giving Bridgerton vibes. I want violins. 'I'm just praying it doesn't rain. We're getting married in the UK, so you never know!' She added that their wedding 'is very family-focused' with their twin daughters as flower girls. "Jarrod's little brother and my little Santi will be page boys,' she continued. 'My brother Arty is going to be a groomsman. "Then I've got six bridesmaids. Knowing Dad, he will be an emotional wreck. "He's already planning his speech, too, but I'm not worried. 'I'm more concerned about Jarrod's best man. He's very cheeky." 12 Gillingham player Robbie McKenzie was spotted with a horse's head Credit: Click News and Media 12 The lads piled onto the private jet Credit: Click News and Media 12 The partygoers looked ready to celebrate Credit: Click News and Media 12 Jarrod is set to marry Dani Credit: Click News and Media 12 Dani wore West Ham kit during her flight to Ibiza Credit: Instagram 12 Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen as his future son-in-law headed off on his stag Credit: The Mega Agency 12 Jarrod and Dani got engaged last July Credit: Instagram How Dani Dyer transformed her reputation The daughter of everyone's favourite EastEnders geezer Danny, is currently living the high life. But Dani has had a rollercoaster few years, from her Love Island win back in 2018, to watching her son's father Sammy Kimmence go to prison for fraud, and now navigating her glamourous new life as a WAG and mother of twin babies. In recent years, Dani has completely shaken off the 'chav' persona, and has become one of the most well-known of the current England WAGs. Fabulous spoke to celebrity PR expert Ed Hopkins to find out the key steps Dani has taken to reinvent herself, including the tips she has borrowed from iconic WAG Cheryl Cole. Ed revealed that Dani's ability to navigate personal challenges, such as the scandal involving Sammy, has greatly played a crucial role in her reinvention. Ed said: "By openly discussing her struggles and triumphs, she has built a strong, relatable persona. "Her transparency about her personal life, including solo parenting and dealing with public scrutiny, has garnered significant public support and empathy." He also shared that Dani's openness in discussing the challenges of motherhood, has helped to transform her reputation. Ed said: "This openness has made her more relatable to a broader audience, particularly young mothers. She balances her public image by sharing both the joys and hardships of parenting, creating a more nuanced and authentic brand." Dani is often seen supporting West Ham winger Jarrod, including during England's devastating loss to Spain in the 2024 Euros. Her unwavering support for her partner, has cemented her as one of the most well-known WAGS of this generation, according to Ed. He said: "Her active support for Jarrod, including attending football matches and engaging with fans, mirrors the strategies used by high-profile WAGs like Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham, who also stood by their partners publicly and built their own identities alongside them." Not only this, but Ed revealed that Dani has been able to stay relevant over the years due to her candid use of social media. He said: "Dani has consistently used media platforms to share her narrative, from interviews to social media updates. "She has managed to stay relevant by engaging with her followers through candid posts and professional collaborations. "This approach is reminiscent of how Victoria Beckham transitioned from pop stardom to a respected fashion designer, using media to reframe her public image."
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dani Dyer's fiance Jarrod Bowen jets off on stag do as star returns from Ibiza hen party – but Danny Dyer is not there
DANI Dyer's fiance Jarrod Bowen has jetted to Las Vegas for his stag do as he was spotted boarding a private jet. The Advertisement 12 Jarrod Bowen (circled) has jetted off to Las Vegas on his stag do Credit: Click News and Media 12 The West Ham footballer was seen getting into a private jet wearing a dress Credit: Click News and Media 12 Jarrod's dad and former footballer Sam Bowen rocked a yellow and red onesie Credit: Click News and Media 12 The party looked in full swing as the stags turned up in fancy dress Credit: Click News and Media 12 Dani Dyer jetted to Ibiza for her own hen party with her pals Credit: danidyerxx/Instagram The gang looked ready to party as they rocked fancy dress costumes. Jarrod went all out in a white mini bridal type dress, a bucket hat and a pair of sunglasses. His dad Sam dressed in a yellow and red onesie, while another stag opted for an orange inflatable animal costume. While Gillingham player Robbie McKenzie was spotted wearing a pair of shorts and a giant horse's head. Advertisement READ MORE ON DANI DYER The whole crew were kitted out with cheeky hats emblazoned with 'JB's Stag' - with the word "s**g" slapped across the front. But Jarrod's future father-in-law Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen. The former EastEnders star, 47, was not surprisingly not among the stags as they piled onto the private jet. Danny, who has often been full of praise for his daughter's fiance, was last publicly pictured with Jarrod at his Marching Powder premiere in March, with the family appearing in good spirits on the red carpet. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Earlier today, bride-to-be Dani, 28, was seen Watch as Dani Dyer dances with booze on her flight to Ibiza as she wears West Ham kit on second hen do ahead of Jarrod Bowen wedding The former Love Island star posted a photo of herself in a West Ham shirt, as a special nod to her footballer beau. The reality star Jarrod last July, and they will marry next week in Essex. Dani flew to the Spanish island of Ibiza with her closest gal pals. Advertisement The podcaster For the first night of her hen's weekend Dani rocked a corseted white dress with pearl-embedded spaghetti straps. She opted for a "sparkle theme" make-up to suit her beaded dress with a bell-shaped bottom and white bow at her waist. The TV star posed with her sister Sunnie, and later danced with a sparkler as she glowed ahead of her nuptials. Advertisement Prior to landing in Ibiza, Dani sported a West Ham kit for her second hen do ahead of her lavish wedding. She flashed a big smile while wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, a veil on her head and a lace garter around the leg. Dani wore West Ham United's traditional kit, with a claret shirt with blue sleeves, white shorts, and white socks. Advertisement On the back of the t-shirt had 'Mrs Bowen to be', with Jarrod's jersey number 20. Dani and Jarrod got engaged last summer on a romantic boat trip in Ibiza, having The couple left their one-year-old twin daughters Star and Summer at home with family, along with Dani's son Santiago, three, from a previous relationship. Speaking previously to Fabulous, Dani revealed: "We've found the venue, which is beautiful. It's giving Bridgerton vibes. I want violins. Advertisement 'I'm just praying it doesn't rain. We're getting married in the UK, so you never know!' She added that their wedding 'is very family-focused' with their twin daughters as flower girls. "Jarrod's little brother and my little Santi will be page boys,' she continued. 'My brother Arty is going to be a groomsman. Advertisement "Then I've got six bridesmaids. Knowing Dad, he will be an emotional wreck. "He's already planning his speech, too, but I'm not worried. 'I'm more concerned about Jarrod's best man. He's very cheeky." 12 Gillingham player Robbie McKenzie was spotted with a horse's head Credit: Click News and Media Advertisement 12 The lads piled onto the private jet Credit: Click News and Media 12 The partygoers looked ready to celebrate Credit: Click News and Media 12 Jarrod is set to marry Dani Credit: Click News and Media 12 Dani wore West Ham kit during her flight to Ibiza Credit: Instagram Advertisement 12 Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen as his future son-in-law headed off on his stag Credit: The Mega Agency 12 Jarrod and Dani got engaged last July Credit: Instagram How Dani Dyer transformed her reputation The daughter of everyone's favourite EastEnders geezer Danny, is currently living the high life. But Dani has had a rollercoaster few years, from her Love Island win back in 2018, to watching her son's father Sammy Kimmence go to prison for fraud, and now navigating her glamourous new life as a WAG and mother of twin babies. In recent years, Dani has completely shaken off the 'chav' persona, and has become one of the most well-known of the current Fabulous spoke to celebrity PR expert Ed Hopkins to find out the key steps Dani has taken to reinvent herself, including the tips she has borrowed from iconic WAG Cheryl Cole. Ed revealed that Dani's ability to navigate personal challenges, such as the scandal involving Sammy, has greatly played a crucial role in her reinvention. Ed said: "By openly discussing her struggles and triumphs, she has built a strong, relatable persona. "Her transparency about her personal life, including solo parenting and dealing with public scrutiny, has garnered significant public support and empathy." He also shared that Dani's openness in discussing the challenges of motherhood, has helped to transform her reputation. Ed said: "This openness has made her more relatable to a broader audience, particularly young mothers. She balances her public image by sharing both the joys and hardships of parenting, creating a more nuanced and authentic brand." Dani is often seen supporting Her unwavering support for her partner, has cemented her as one of the most well-known WAGS of this generation, according to Ed. He said: "Her active support for Jarrod, including attending football matches and engaging with fans, mirrors the strategies used by high-profile WAGs like Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham, who also stood by their partners publicly and built their own identities alongside them." Not only this, but Ed revealed that Dani has been able to stay relevant over the years due to her candid use of social media. He said: "Dani has consistently used media platforms to share her narrative, from interviews to social media updates. "She has managed to stay relevant by engaging with her followers through candid posts and professional collaborations. "This approach is reminiscent of how Victoria Beckham transitioned from pop stardom to a respected fashion designer, using media to reframe her public image."
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sunday Brunch mystery as guest Danny Dyer misses first hour of Channel 4 show
SUNDAY Brunch's first hour was shrouded in mystery as EastEnders star Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen. The 47-year-old Marching Powder star was due to join hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer on the Channel 4 show, as well as their other guests, Christian Cooke Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Georgia Tennant, Alex Horne, Louise Redknapp and Patrick Grant. 5 Sunday Brunch's first hour was shrouded in mystery as EastEnders star Danny Dyer was nowhere to be seen Credit: Channel 4 5 Danny Dyer showed up an hour into the show Credit: Splash 5 The actor's whereabouts was explained by the show hosts, Tim and Simon Credit: Channel 4 But Danny was a no show as the cooking programme got under way, leaving Tim and Simon to explain his whereabouts to fans. Addressing the empty seat, Tim said the actor was busy filming the second series of hit show Rivals. He said: 'Now Danny Dyer is joining us today, but he's busy right in the middle of filming Rivals.' Tim then added to viewers: 'He is on his way though and he's offered to stop in at the services to get pick up some bits and bobs. Anyone want anything?' Read More on Danny Dyer This led comedian Alex Horne to joke that he'd quite like Danny to pick him up a sausage roll. And Tim went on: 'Sausage roll alright, we'll text him later. 'He's a very successful man at the moment. He did just get a BAFTA and he'll be celebrating on the show. We'd like to make him feel special.' The hosts then joked that they'd really pushed the boat out, as they whipped into the fridge and pulled out a tiny bottle of Champagne. Most read in News TV But Danny did end up showing up an hour into the programme, after filming ceased on the Disney favourite for the day. Danny Dyer reveals he was 'off his nut' on drugs during 'f***ing dark' EastEnders filming and slams 's**t' soap scripts Elsewhere, Danny recently opened up on drugs for good. His touching comments come after The 47-year-old - who played Queen Vic landlord Now he has told how his Love Island alum daughter played a key role in ditching his demons after he admitted Now he has candidly opened up on his rehab stint in South Africa - and how the reality TV star's words sobered him up. Speaking to Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs he said he was ready to quit the facility around eight years ago. He told the BBC Radio 4 show: "Then they read a letter out from home, from my daughter Dani, and it made me sit back down in that seat." Talking of the height of his drug battles he said: "I remember I had this moment where I was sitting in my ensuite trying to work out how to put a pair of jeans on - I was that off my head. "I looked up, I looked at my wife and I could just see how tired she looked and I could hear kids running around downstairs, and I thought 'I need to sort my life out'." 5 Danny did end up showing up an hour into the programme, after filming ceased on the Disney favourite for the day Credit: Instagram 5 They playfully cracked open a little bottle of Champagne for him Credit: Channel 4
