Sexual assault complaint lodged against Russell Brand,say police

Sexual assault complaint lodged against Russell Brand,say police

Police in London have received an allegation of sexual assault that predates by three years allegations made against Brand in media reports.

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From childhood as an ‘outsider’,Urvi made comedy her community

From childhood as an ‘outsider’,Urvi made comedy her community

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Catch these rising stars of Australian comedy before they get big

Catch these rising stars of Australian comedy before they get big

Alexandra Hudson,Henry Yan and Meg Jager have all wowed audiences in the Raw Comedy competition. Now they’re bringing their debut shows to Sydney Fringe.

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The 10 shows you don’t want to miss at Sydney Fringe

The 10 shows you don’t want to miss at Sydney Fringe

Sydney Fringe takes over the city for September,with shows for every taste – whether you want to see Titanic in live-action,or a mix of drag and show tunes.

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‘Don’t be malicious’ and other commandments of Jimmy ‘Giggle’ Rees

‘Don’t be malicious’ and other commandments of Jimmy ‘Giggle’ Rees

The entertainer appeared on the ABC kids’ show Giggle and Hoot for 11 years. These days,he’s an online comedian with his own set of rules.

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How this comedian turned her TikTok fame into a role in a musical

How this comedian turned her TikTok fame into a role in a musical

Gabbi Bolt first found fame with her song for the unofficial Ratatouille musical and TikToks about Australian politics. Now she’s taking on a new challenge.

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Cal Wilson:‘I had terrible taste in men in my 20s. I was attracted to the bad boys’

Cal Wilson:‘I had terrible taste in men in my 20s. I was attracted to the bad boys’

The stand-up comedian met her now-husband and thought,“He could be a great fling.” Twenty years later,they are still together with a 14-year-old son.

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Musical follows in footsteps of Hamilton and Six,with modern take on history

Musical follows in footsteps of Hamilton and Six,with modern take on history

A wrap of the weekend’s live reviews,including comedian Josh Glanc,musical Natasha,Pierre&the Great Comet of 1812,and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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Reuben Kaye makes triumphant return to Sydney after Project backlash

Reuben Kaye makes triumphant return to Sydney after Project backlash

A wrap of the week’s live reviews,including Reuben Kaye,Bad//Dreems,Middle Kids,Romeo and Juliet,City of Angels and Live at the Great:8 Seasons.

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Comic’s disastrous marriage proposal ‘just one misstep after another’

Comic’s disastrous marriage proposal ‘just one misstep after another’

Entertainer Fortune Feimster had no idea of the horrors that lay in wait when she decided to propose to her girlfriend.

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Six comedians drive into a country town... no,really

Six comedians drive into a country town... no,really

Small towns,big laughs. These headliners are taking comedy on a blindingly funny tour.

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