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BIO

Adrian Dunbar (born 1 August 1958) is a Northern Irish actor, director and singer, known for his television and theatre work. He co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film Hear My Song, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards.

He played Superintendent Ted Hastings in all six series of BBC Television's Line of Duty (2012–21). He has appeared as Alan Cox in The Jump, Martin Summers in Ashes to Ashes, Richard Plantagenet in The Hollow Crown, and Father Flaherty in Broken. Dunbar also stars in the lead role of DI Ridley in the 2022 police procedural crime series Ridley, of which he was also associate producer.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Fred Graham

Petruchio

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1997
Charley Johnson


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Trafalgar Theatres Will Operate Eastbourne Theatres

Eastbourne Borough Council has entered a partnership with one of the UK's top theatre and entertainment operators to run the Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, Winter Garden, and conferencing and exhibition facilities. 
Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest videos from the week ending November 15, 2024.
Exclusive: KISS ME, KATE Comes to the Big Screen; Watch a Sneak Peek of 'Too Darn Hot'

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty Stephanie J. Block comes to cinemas across the US for a limited time only from November 17. Watch an exclusive video clip here!
Stephanie J. Block to Lend Voice to Audiobook of Cher's Memoir

The first part of Cher's memoir will be released in November and Tony-winner Stephanie J. Block is lending her voice to the audiobook. Block, who starred as the iconic musician in Broadway's The Cher Show, will narrate the audiobook alongside Cher herself resulting in a 'joint performance.'
Video: Danny DeVito Stars in New Clip of A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS

Just in time for cozy holiday viewing, the heartwarming new film A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS, starring Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Wilmer Valderrama and Lucy DeVito, will be coming to select theaters and all major digital platforms on November 7th and on DVD November 19th. Watch a new clip!
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Coming to U.S. Theaters

Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film will also be available in the U.K., Canada, and other international markets.
KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre Plays Final Performance Today

Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Centre, starring Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar, plays its final performance today, Saturday, 14 September.
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Will Be Released in UK Cinemas

Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre will receive a cinema release! Fans of the show can sign up for an email list to be notified when more information has been announced.
Show of the Month: Save Up to 43% on Tickets to KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Theatre

Save up to 43% on tickets to Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Theatre. Tickets are available from £22.50.
Video: Stephanie J. Block Sings 'So In Love' from KISS ME, KATE

Watch Stephanie J. Block sing 'So In Love' from Kiss Me, Kate, running at the Barbican Centre through 14 Sep 2024.
Spotlight: KISS ME, KATE, at Barbican Centre

Save big on Kiss Me, Kate, this summer’s five-star Barbican blockbuster.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Stephanie J. Block & More in West End's KISS ME, KATE

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar are currently starring in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre, running through 14 September.  In this all new video, watch highlights of the cast in action!
Review Roundup: Did KISS ME, KATE Delight the Critics?

A new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty and Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block, making her West End debut, has now opened.
Review: KISS ME, KATE, Barbican Theatre

Adrian Dunbar is the starriest of a starry cast, but lacks the specific experience required to lead the show to its fullest potential
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Video: The Cast of KISS ME, KATE in London Perform 'Too Darn Hot'

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar are currently starring in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre, running through 14 September.  In this all new video, watch a clip from 'Too Darn Hot' from the show.
Photos: First Look at Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in KISS ME, KATE

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre, running through 14 September.  Check out photos of the cast in action here.
Video: Inside The Sitzprobe for the West End Revival of KISS ME, KATE

Go inside the sitzprobe for the upcoming West End revival of Cole Poter's KISS ME, KATE starring Olivier nominee Charlie Stemp (Crazy For Yoanu, Mary Poppins) and rising star Georgina Onuorah (The Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma!). See the video.
Photos: Stephanie J. Block and More in Rehearsal For KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Centre

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar will star in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre beginning 4 June and running through 14 September.  Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adrian Dunbar been in?

Adrian Dunbar has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Adrian Dunbar been in?

Adrian Dunbar has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Adrian Dunbar's first West End show?

Adrian Dunbar's first West End show was Lady in the Dark which opened in 1997

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