LUBNA KERR
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About
After completing the Laughing Horse comedy course in 2013, Lubna has become a regular face on the Scottish comedy circuit. She has gigged in the UK as well putting in the occasional appearance in The States. With humour that bases around her Asian heritage, Lubna attempts to both break down and play on the stereotypes attached to her background.
In March 2018, Lubna's debut show, 'The Asian Ellen DeGeneres', premiered at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. The show acted as a showcase for Lubna's talent for character comedy - characters heavily-leaden with Asian stereotypes and a rich Scottish sense of humour.
2019 saw Lubna design her new solo show called, “Where are You Really From?” - a question asked by many people on a daily basis. Her reply depends on the person asking her. Early 2020 saw the her perform the new show in Leicester Comedy Festival.
Lubna is also a trained actor and has made appearances on stage, television and film. She was one of the stars of 'Still Game' at the Hydro in 2014 and has also made appearances in BBC1's 'Scot Squad' and 'Armchair Detectives'. She made her big screen debut in the feature film 'Moon Dogs’. In 2019, her second feature film” Christmas in the Highlands” saw her play the role of a baker. More recently Lubna makes a guest appearance BBC One's successful Scottish sitcom 'Two Doors Down', in the fourth season.
Lubna has been very lucky to be awarded funding from Creative Scotland as part of the Create Inclusion programme and followed up with funding from Open fund which allowed her to completed her first play, “Tick Box”.
The purpose of this funding was to allow her to write, produce and perform a semi-autobiographical, one-woman play about migration, relationships, theatre and arts. This exciting project was the perfect vehicle to showcase Lubna’s talent as a writer, actor, and comedian.
This project also allowed her to explore her own identity, as a Scottish, Pakistani woman, both as an actor, and within the white, male-dominated comedy circuit.
2021 saw Tickbox performed at the Edinburgh Fringe where Lubna teamed up with Army at the Fringe. The 6 nights were a sell out and Lubna, followed this up with 3 sold out performances at Tramway in Glasgow.
She is now touring it around the United Kingdom. See tour dates.
Acting
As well as being a stand up comedian, Lubna is also an actress and has made several TV and big screen appearances to date.
You may have spotted Lubna in the following:
TV PROGRAMMES
• BBC 1 on Two doors down, episode 5 (2019)
• BBC 1 on Armchair detectives, episode 11 (2018)
• BBC Scotland Scot Squad series 2 , episode 5 ( 2017)
• BBC Scotland on Comedy Underground August 2019
• Channel 4 Tez O clock 11pm show starts August 2019
• BBC Scotland Still Game, live Hydro show 2104 ( Mina)
FEATURE FILMS
• Christmas in the Highlands, feature film for American TV. ( 2019 release)
• Moon Dogs ( 2017 release)
RADIO CREDITS
• Radio 4 Drama “Garlands” August 2019
SHORT FILMS
• World Health Organisation stopping smoking film.
• Short drama “ Strong is not angry” directed by Hope Dickson Leach
• “ Meet me by the water” directed by Raisa Ahmed
• “The Inescapable Arrival of Lazlo Petushki directed by Sven Werner
Gigs
You can catch Lubna performing her play, 'Tick Box', at the following places:
| Date | Show | Venue | Show time | Links |
| 26/02/22 | as part of Audacious women festival. | Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR | 19.30 | Tickets |
| 06/04/22 | Tour of Northumberland with Highlights Agency | Ashington library | 18.30 | |
| 07/04/22 | Tour of Northumberland with Highlights Agency | Amble Parish Hall | 19.30 | |
| 08/04/22 | Tour of Northumberland with Highlights Agency | St Thomas Church Hall | 19.30 | |
| 09/04/22 | Tour of Northumberland with Highlights Agency | Cumberland Hall, Ullswater Community College | 19.30 | |
| 28/04/22 | Where are You Really From? - GICF | The Griffin | 18.00 | |
| 23/05/22 | Dumfries and Galloway Arts festival | Eskdalemuir Community Hub | 19.30 | |
| 24/05/22 | Dumfries and Galloway Arts festival | The Swallow Theatre | 19.30 |
Highlands and islands Touring agency - June and July, dates will be confirmed after in May 22.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Dates tbc.
You can catch Lubna performing at the following places:
| Date | Show | Venue | Show time | Links |
| 23/02/22 | Diversity Quota | Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, University Avenue,Glasgow,G12 8QQ,GB | 19.30 | Tickets |
Gig Archive
You may have seen Lubna performing live at the following places:
| Date | Show | Venue | Show time | Links |
| 24/02/19 | Mirth of Forth | The Harbour, Kinghorn | 15.30 | |
| 25/02/19 | Red Raw | The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh | 20.30 | |
| 26/02/19 | Bright Club | The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh | 20.30 | |
| 01/03/19 | Comedy Club | Albyn Parl, Broxburn | 19.30 | |
| 02/03/19 | Lubna Kerr: Where Are You Really From? | The Roxy Theatre, Edinburgh | 21.15 | |
| 03/03/19 | Edinburgh Asian Awards | Eskmills Venue, Musselburgh | 18.30 | |
| 15/03/19 | Dalraida | Dalraida, Portobello | 20.00 | |
| 16/03/19 | GICF: Women of Colour | Glasgow Women’s Library, Glasgow | 13.30 | |
| 16/03/19 | GICF: Funny Lassies | The Griffin, Glasgow | 20.00 | |
| 22/03/19 | GICF: Aunty Jee: The Asian Ellen DeGeneres | State Bar, Glasgow | 19.30 | |
| 23/03/19 | GICF: Bumper Comedy Nightr | The Griffin, Glasgow | 20.00 | |
| 29/03/19 | GICF: Where Are You Really From? | Yesbar, Glasgow | 18.00 | |
| 30/03/19 | GICF: Charity Night | Iron Horse Pub, Glasgow | 20.00 | |
| 03/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 04/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 05/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 06/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 07/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 08/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 09/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 10/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 11/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 12/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 13/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 14/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 15/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 16/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 17/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 18/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 20/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 21/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 22/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 23/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 24/08/19 | Where are You Really From? | Bar-Bados, Room 8 | 19.20 | |
| 22/02/20 | Where are You Really From? - Leicester Comedy Festival | Knight & Garter | 19.00 | Tickets |
| 28/03/20 | Where are You Really From? - GICF | The Griffin | 18.00 | Tickets |
Media
Some clips of Lubna performing...
Lubna performing at The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle back in October 2015:
Lubna appearing on Joe Bains' podcast:
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