Karen Dunbar

Assembly Roxy to Welcome A Play, A Pie and A Pint For First Time
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 26, 2026

Renowned for supporting hundreds of creatives across its 21 years, PPP has staged work from notable writers including Liz Lochhead, Jackie Kay, Douglas Maxwell, David Ireland and more, with some of Scotland's most prestigious actors treading the boards from Robbie Coltrane to Karen Dunbar and Elaine C Smith.  

GICF Announces Award Judges Plus First Names for Gala
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 10, 2026

With just four weeks to go until GICF takes over the city, comedy fans can enjoy shows from some of Scotland's most successful comedians

Top Scottish Acts To See At The Glasgow International Comedy Festival
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 28, 2026

BroadwayWorld Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue highlights the top Scottish acts to see at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Glasgow Int'l Comedy Festival launches 2026 programme with over 100,000 tickets on sale
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 7, 2026

GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2026 PROGRAMME INCLUDING ROSIE O'DONNELL, ALAN DAVIES, RUBY WAX, HARRY ENFIELD AND MORE

More Than 1200 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

1236 shows span many genres of the Fringe programme, including cabaret and variety; children's shows; comedy; dance, physical theatre and circus; music; musicals and opera; spoken word; and theatre.

Review: NAE EXPECTATIONS, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 25, 2023

Nae Expectations is Gary McNair’s fresh look at the Dickens classic, with a Glasgow tongue and a gallus spirit. Young Pip battles with monstrous adults, the class system and most of all his inner demons as he tries to work out who he is, what he wants to be and how to find his own way in the world.

Cast Set For Andy Arnold's Last Tron Theatre Company Show, NAE EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Andy Arnold's last production for Tron Theatre Company, as he steps down from his role as Artistic Director after directing forty shows during his sixteen year tenure with the organisation. 

Tron Theatre Reveals Autumn-Winter 2023 Season, Artistic Director Andy Arnold's Final Season After 16-Year Tenure
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023

The theatre is now introducing their new programme for Autumn-Winter 2023, and announces that it will be Artistic Director, Andy Arnold's last season at the venue as he stands down from the role after almost sixteen years at the artistic helm.

WATCH: Perth Theatre Shares Poignant Karen Dunbar Video as Thank You to Audiences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2022

Perth Theatre treated audiences to a special Boxing Day gift by sharing The Dress, a specially created video starring Scottish comedian, actor and writer Karen Dunbar.

BWW Review: DISTANCE REMAINING
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 15, 2021

From the producer and writer behind smash-hit Islander The Musical comes Distance Remaining - a collection of three soaring theatrical stories made for the screen starring Karen Dubar, Reuben Joseph and Dolina MacLennan.

Karen Dunbar Launches Spoken Word Club With The Citizens Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2021

Much-loved comedian and actor Karen Dunbar has launched a new venture in partnership with the Citizens Theatre, introducing community groups to the joys of rap with her online Spoken Word Club.

National Theatre Of Scotland Announces New Digital And Streamed Theatre Projects
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to continue its new work over the coming months, with an innovative mix of streamed theatre and digital projects, including two new productions from leading Scottish creatives Hannah Lavery and Adura Onashile, both addressing urgent contemporary and historical issues around race in Scotland today.

Match Funding Boosts Perth Theatre Sponsorship Deal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2020

In a show of confidence for arts and business collaboration in Perth, Arts & Business Scotland's Culture & Business Fund has match-funded local gin company Bright Spirits' sponsorship of Perth Theatre's The Importance of Being Earnest.

BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Perth Theatre
by Fiona Scott - Mar 8, 2020

During a week when comedian Joe Lycett legally changed his name by deed poll to Hugo Boss, ever dedicated to his craft, it felt fitting to see a revival of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The comedy about identity and the elite has been revived at Perth Theatre.

Karen Dunbar Will Play Lady Bracknell In Perth Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2020

Celebrated Scottish actor and comedian Karen Dunbar has been announced as Lady Bracknell in the upcoming Perth Theatre production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

BWW Review: CALENDAR GIRLS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 12, 2019

Calendar Girls - The Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the calendar girls - a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary.

Photo Flash: Original Calendar Girls Celebrate 20th Anniversary at CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2019

Last night, Tuesday 2 April, four of the original calendar girls, Angela Baker, Beryl Bamforth, Christine Clancey and Tricia Stewart celebrated the 20th anniversary of the release of their calendar, at the opening night performance of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre. They joined the current cast, which includes Fern Britton, Anna-Jane Casey, Sara Crowe, Karen Dunbar, Rebecca Storm and Denise Welch, on stage for a very special bow, cake and bubbles.

Lesley Joseph To Join CALENDAR GIRLS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019

Lesley Joseph will join the new cast for the UK & Ireland Tour of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play.

CALENDAR GIRLS Comes To The Bristol Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019

David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers announce the new cast for the UK & Ireland Tour of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth.

New Cast Announced For the Tour of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2019

David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers have announced the new cast for the UK & Ireland Tour of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth.