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Lola Petticrew (born 26 December 1995) is a Northern Irish actor. Their films include A Bump Along the Way (2019), Dating Amber (2020), and Tuesday (2023). On television, Petticrew is known for their roles in Bloodlands (2021–) and Three Families (2021) on BBC One, and the FX series Say Nothing (2024).

Early life and education

Petticrew was born on 26 December 1995. They are from west Belfast and grew up on a council estate, the eldest sibling to two sisters and a brother. Both their parents are healthcare workers.

Petticrew attended St Dominic's Grammar School for Girls, and joined a local drama group when they were 12.

Petticrew went on to train at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.

Career

Petticrew made their feature film debut as Allegra in the 2019 comedy-drama film A Bump Along the Way, which earned them a New Talent Award at the Galway Film Fleadh. They had more film roles in 2020, starring as the titular character in Dating Amber opposite Fionn O'Shea, and playing Jessica and Alex in Here Are the Young Men and Shadows respectively. In addition, they appeared as Lucy in the BBC Three miniseries My Left Nut.

As of February 2021, Petticrew stars as Izzy Brannick in the BBC One police procedural Bloodlands. Originally a limited series, it was renewed in March. That May, they played Orla Healy in the two-part drama Three Families, also on BBC One, followed by Jane Seymour in the three-parter Anne Boleyn on Channel 5 in June. They also appeared in Wolf and Tuesday.

Personal life

Petticrew is queer and non-binary. They use they/them pronouns.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Awards and nominations

Notes

1. Shared with Dating Amber cast.

References

1. Lola Petticrew (26 December 2019). "I'm 24 eek! I'm v thankful for all the wonderful things my 23rd year brought. But especially pals. A friend said the other day this is the most you you've been in a long time &my heart did a little dance. Here's to 24 being full of the me-ist me and good friends and merlot! X". Retrieved 10 March 2021 – via Twitter.
2. Tabarra, Mona (4 October 2021). "Stars of Tomorrow 2021: Lola Petticrew (actor)". Screen International. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
3. ^ Hourican, Emily (4 July 2021). "Lola Petticrew: 'People don't have to understand every nuance of my sexuality or gender... all they have to do is respect it'". Independent.ie. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
4. Quinn, Ciara (29 June 2020). "Dating Amber star Lola Petticrew brings her 'A' game to story of gay love in nineties Ireland". Belfast Media. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
5. Barter, Pavel (24 May 2020). "Dating Amber star Lola Petticrew on her tribes and quests". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 March 2021.(subscription required)
6. "'Bloodland's Lola Petticrew Has A Seriously Impressive Acting CV". Bustle. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
7. O'Toole, Lucy. "Dating Amber's Lola Petticrew: "A lot of people said two gay characters was one gay character too many"". Hot Press. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
8. "Lola Petticrew | Hamilton Hodell". www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
9. "Lola Petticrew". 1883 Magazine. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
10. "Cast confirmed for BBC One drama Three Families, from the producers of Three Girls". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
11. "Lola Petticrew On Her Love For Belfast, Vegan Carrot Cake, & Storytelling". Bustle. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
12. Gunn, Emily (30 June 2020). "Untangling Love: In Conversation With Lola Petticrew on 'Dating Amber'". Girls on Tops. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
13. Kleinmann, James (10 November 2020). "Exclusive Interview: Dating Amber star Lola Petticrew "playing Amber helped me come to terms with my own sexuality – my sort of second coming out has been the most liberating thing"". The Queer Review. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
14. "Sparrow". Northern Ireland Screen. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
15. "Rebekah Davis Film". rebekahdavisfilm.co.uk. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
16. Kroll, Justin (1 February 2024). "Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan and Maxine Peake To Star In FX Limited Series 'Say Nothing'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
17. "Porcelain". Abbey Theatre. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
18. "S02E10: Brónagh Gallagher, Louise Gallagher and Tess McGowan". Galway Film Fleadh. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
19. Crowley, Sinéad (15 June 2021). "Normal People receives 15 IFTA nominations". RTÉ.ie.

External links

• Lola Petticrew at IMDb
• Lola Petticrew on Instagram

• Living people
• 1995 births
• 21st-century actresses from Northern Ireland
• Actors from Belfast
• Alumni of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
• LGBTQ actors from Northern Ireland
• Non-binary people from Northern Ireland
• British non-binary actors
• British queer actors