Maxine Peake News

First Day on Earth, a new original drama from Michaela Coel, has added four to the cast, including Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, Danny Sapani, and Ncuti Gatwa.

I Swear, the biographical film from director Kirk Jones, will be released in theaters nationwide on April 24, 2026, by Sony Pictures Classics. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

The upcoming Storyhouse Queer Festival will feature BABYFACE by Seiriol Davies, with a newly announced cast set to bring this anticipated production to life in January 2026.

Casting has been announced for work-in-progress performances of BABYFACE – THE FIERCE WRESTLING MUSICAL, written by Seiriol Davies. Learn more about the production here!

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!

A work-in-progress performance of BABYFACE – THE FIERCE WRESTLING MUSICAL, written by Seiriol Davies is set to be presented with an 11-strong cast comprising musical theatre performers and professional wrestlers.

I Swear, the new film written and directed by BAFTA nominee Kirk Jones, has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for release in the United States, Latin America, most of Eastern Europe, Turkey, Southeast Asia, Portugal and South Korea.

Out of the Archive, in association with Sheffield Theatres, has revealed the cast for the world premiere of GWENDA’S GARAGE. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.

The trailer has been released for Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough, the new documentary about the bestselling Trainspotting author. The movie will have its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 20th August, before hitting UK cinemas from 26th September.

Thomas Hopkins Productions has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Step By Step, a heartwarming new comedy by two-time Olivier nominee and Tony Award nominee Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow, Glorious!).

Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Tony and Olivier-nominated Samuel Barnett completes the casting for the world premiere of Caroline Bird's The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, alongside the previously announced Maxine Peake.

Nottingham Playhouse has announced its new Autumn/Winter 2025/26 season. The new season includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned play, the UK regional premiere of a bitingly funny comedy and the return of a favourite literary adaptation.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has confirmed full casting for John Patrick Shanley’s drama DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the cast here!

Maxine Peake will star in this brand-new production of John Patrick Shanley's award-winning drama. DOUBT a parable will be at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

Marking their 25th anniversary, Outside Edge Theatre Company (OETC) have appointed four new trustees: award-winning director Sarah Frankcom, finance expert Brian Dorgan, fundraiser Tania Moy and Southwark Playhouse’s Head of Participation, David Workman. 

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Dance First, the new film about playwright and literary figure Samuel Beckett. The scene depicts a tense moment between Beckett, his wife Suzanne, and critic Barbara Bray following a performance of his new theatrical work.

Magnolia Pictures has released the trailer for Dance First, the upcoming film about playwright and literary figure Samuel Beckett. The cast includes Tony Award-nominated actor Gabriel Byrne as Beckett who stars alongside Fionn O'Shea, Aidan Gillen, Maxine Peake, and Sandrine Bonnaire. It will be available digitally on August 16th.

WOW - Women of the World, and Factory International have announced the full programme for WOW Manchester, which will take place at Aviva Studios from 24-26 May.