RADA-trained Boltonian Maxine Peake got her big break when she
was cast as Twinkle in Victoria Wood’s TV series Dinnerladies. Her
great versatility on stage and screen has led to a wide variety of
theatre, film and TV roles ranging in scope from Chekov to Clocking
Off. Probably most famous (or should that be infamous?) for her
portrayal of the once-encountered-never-forgotten Veronica in
Channel 4’s top-rated series Shameless.
What was your first/best experience of going to a
gallery or museum?
Going to the Egyptology section at Bolton Museum from
school.
What’s your favourite painting/piece of
art/sculpture?
B of the Bang, by Thomas Hetherwick at the City of Manchester
Stadium
What was your first/best experience of going to the
theatre?
Streetcar Named Desire at the Octagon theatre in Bolton with
Susannah Yorke as Blanche.
Do you have a favourite Northwest pub or restaurant? If
so, what’s special about it?
I’d have to say South nightclub in Manchester on a Friday night.
Great music and a fresh atmosphere.
Do you have a favourite Northwest local
food?
Flaky pastry
Can you suggest a ‘hidden gem’ in your home
town/neighbourhood?
The Japanese Gardens at Rivington Pike, near Bolton
What’s the one thing in your home town/neighbourhood
that people really shouldn’t miss if they go there?
As above
Was there anything particular about Northwest culture
that inspired you to do what you’ve done/what you do
now?
The music scene in the late 80s or early 90s
Blue Monday or Happy Monday?
Happy Monday
Bunny Men or Diddy Men?
Bunny Men
Morrissey or McCartney?
Morrissey
Peter Blake or Peter Saville?
Peter Saville
Beatrix Potter or Brian Potter?
Beatrix Potter
Welcome to the Pleasure Beach or Welcome to the Pleasure
Dome?
Pleasure Dome!
Eccles Cake or Kendal Mint Cake?
Eccles Cake