Actor Maxine Peake joins live readings from Undercover Policing Inquiry
Actor Maxine Peake has joined campaigners reading out a live transcript of the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
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Talking Heads’ stars to reprise their roles on stage
Stars from Alan Bennett’s TV series Talking Heads will reprise their roles on stage.
Maxine Peake and Sandi Toksvig on bill for virtual Women Of The World festival
Maxine Peake, Sandi Toksvig and Julia Gillard are among the high-profile figures in the line-up for a virtual version of the Women Of The World (WOW) Festival.
Naomie Harris, Fearne Cotton and Martin Clunes support Macmillan campaign
An emergency appeal by the Macmillan cancer charity has been launched by celebrities including Naomie Harris, Fearne Cotton, Martin Clunes and Maxine Peake.
Maxine Peake admits regrets over becoming an actress
Maxine Peake has admitted that she often feels like “a mug” for pursuing a career in acting.
Maxine Peake cancels play to highlight plight of Palestinian actors
Maxine Peake has cancelled a play in London to highlight the plight of Palestinian playwrights and other artists targeted by the Israeli authorities.
National Theatre boss: We’ve learnt lessons after criticism of gender balance
National Theatre boss Rufus Norris has said lessons were learnt after it was criticised for announcing a raft of male-heavy productions.
Maxine Peake returning to National Theatre for first time in 17 years
Maxine Peake is returning to the National Theatre to star in new play The Welkin.
Maxine Peake, Germaine Greer and David Lammy on Hay Festival 2019 programme
Award-winning actress Maxine Peake, feminist author Germaine Greer and Labour MP David Lammy are among thinkers, writers and musicians at this year’s Hay Festival.
Jenna Coleman joins cast for new series of Inside No 9
Maxine Peake and Jenna Coleman have joined the star cast for a new series of Inside No 9.
Maxine Peake and Richard Eyre honoured at UK Theatre Awards
Maxine Peake has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to British theatre.
Maxine Peake wins award for her contribution to British theatre
Maxine Peake has hailed the importance of regional theatres in her career as it was announced she will receive a top industry award for her outstanding contribution to British theatre.
Jeremy Corbyn to offer his views on the media in Edinburgh TV Festival speech
Jeremy Corbyn will offer his opinions on the UK media when he delivers the prestigious Alternative MacTaggart lecture at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.
Maxine Peake: My new film would not have been financed without male star
Maxine Peake has revealed her latest film had to have a male star in order to get financed.
Maxine Peake: It’s a myth that women are not funny
Maxine Peake has said the claim that women are not funny began because men were “frightened”.