Karen Egan

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Karen Egan

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The Bright Side
1h 40m
Movie 2021

The Bright Side

Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.

The Turning
1h 34m
Movie 2020

The Turning

A young woman quits her teaching job to become a private tutor and governess for two wealthy young kids, but soon starts to suspect there’s more to their house than meets the eye.

Biography

Singer, actor, comedian and playwright, Karen Egan originally qualified as a barrister (King’s Inns, Dublin) but soon changed course, opting to train at the Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin, and later at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating with an M Phil in Irish Theatre Studies.