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Karl Dawson (born 26 January 1989), better known by his stage name Dame Stuffy, is an Irish radio presenter, actor, and drag performer. As Dame Stuffy, he is regarded as the "Queen of Ballymun" and is celebrated for live singing cabaret, comedy, and audience interaction.
Early life and education
[edit]Karl Maurice Dempsey was born on 26 January 1989 in Dublin, Ireland. He began performing at an early age in theatre and television, earning acting credits in Irish series such as Fair City and The Clinic, and films like Angela's Ashes and Michael Collins.[1]
Radio career
[edit]Dawson is best known for hosting weekend breakfast shows on Dublin’s 98FM: *Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Brendan* and *The Sound of the City at Night*.[2]
Dame Stuffy
[edit]Dame Stuffy debuted in the early 2010s as a drag persona combining live vocals, stand-up comedy, and audience interaction often backed by a live band, distinguishing herself from lip-sync drag performances.[1][2]
She has headlined multiple sold‑out cabaret nights at the Civic Theatre (Tallaght), starred as the Genie in *Aladdin* at Axis Ballymun, and reached the finals of RTÉ’s *Last Singer Standing* in 2021.[1][3]
In November 2023, she released her debut holiday album, *Swing for Christmas*, featuring jazz-inflected festive classics.[4]
Advocacy and public response
[edit]Dawson has publicly spoken out against online abuse, including homophobic and transphobic messages received as Dame Stuffy. He has highlighted the impact of hate speech and advocated for LGBTQ+ safety in Ireland.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Dawson is openly gay and lives in Dublin. He remains an active advocate within Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community.
Discography
[edit]- Swing for Christmas (2023) – debut holiday album
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Donohoe, Amy (10 August 2023). "'Queen of Ballymun' Dame Stuffy bringing back old‑style cabaret". Irish Independent.
- ^ a b "LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! … Karl Dawson can now be heard…". Bauer Media. 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Dame Stuffy bringing the laughs to Last Singer Standing". RTÉ. 4 November 2021.
- ^ Donohoe, Amy (29 November 2023). "Dubliners 'hungry for Christmas spirit…', says Dame Stuffy". Irish Independent.
- ^ Fetherstonhaugh, Neil (28 February 2024). "Dublin radio DJ subjected to sick abuse from far‑right trolls…". Sunday World.
Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Irish drag performers Category:Irish radio presenters Category:Irish LGBT entertainers