Lola Petticrew

Lola Petticrew
Petticrew in 2020
Born (1995-12-26) 26 December 1995
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Alma materRoyal Welsh College of Music & Drama
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present

Lola Petticrew (born 26 December 1995) is an 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 (2021–2022) and Three Families (2021) on BBC One, and the FX series Say Nothing (2024). For the latter, Petticrew won an IFTA and received a British Academy Television Award nomination.

Early life and education

Petticrew was born on 26 December 1995.[1] They are from the Ballymurphy area of west Belfast, on a council estate,[2] the eldest sibling to two sisters and a brother. Both their parents are healthcare workers.[3] Petticrew continues to have a deep affinity for the area where they grew up.[1]

Petticrew attended St Dominic's Grammar School for Girls,[4] and joined a local drama group when they were 12.[5]

Petticrew went on to train at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.[6][7][8]

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,[9] 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.

In February 2021, Petticrew began starring 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,[10] followed by Jane Seymour in the three-parter Anne Boleyn on Channel 5 in June. They also appeared in Wolf and Tuesday.[11]

Petticrew portrayed Dolours Price in the 2024 FX on Hulu series Say Nothing. The series won a Peabody Award.[12][13] In late 2025, they played Cushla Lavery, the lead role in the Channel 4 adaptation of Louise Kennedy's novel, Trespasses.[14][15]

In December 2025, it was revealed that Petticrew was cast as in an undisclosed regular role in the live-action television adaptation of the Assassin's Creed video game series, with production set to start in 2026.[16]

Personal life

Petticrew is queer and non-binary. They use they/them pronouns.[17][18][3] They identify as an atheist.[19]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Sparrow Cara Short film[20][21]
2019 A Bump Along the Way Allegra
The Return of the Yuletide Kid Toni
2020 Dating Amber Amber
Here Are the Young Men Julie
Shadows Alex
2021 Wolf Parrot
2022 She Said Young Laura Madden
2023 Tuesday Tuesday
TBA I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning Shiv Filming[22]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Come Home Laura Farrell 3 episodes
2018 Next of Kin Carla 1 episode
2020 My Left Nut Lucy 3 episodes
2021 Three Families Orla Healy 2 episodes
Anne Boleyn Jane Seymour 2 episodes
2021–2022 Bloodlands Izzy Brannick Main role
2024 Say Nothing Dolours Price Main role
2025 Trespasses Cushla Lavery Main role
TBA Assassin's Creed TBA Main role

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2017 The Last Ambulance Jessica Gate Theatre, Dublin
2018 Porcelain Hat Abbey Theatre, Dublin[23]
2019 The Country Girls Baba Abbey Theatre, Dublin

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 Galway Film Fleadh New Talent Award A Bump Along the Way Won [24]
2021 IFTA Awards Lead Actress in a Film Dating Amber Nominated [25]
Apolo Awards Best Ensemble Cast Nominated [a]
2022 IFTA Awards Supporting Actress in a Drama Three Families Nominated
2025 IFTA Awards Actress in a Lead Role – Television Say Nothing Won [26]
British Academy Television Awards Best Actress Pending

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. ^ a b 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. ^ "Say Nothing". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Rosato, Eve (7 November 2025). "Trauma and Trespasses in new Gillian Anderson Troubles drama". BBC News NI. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  15. ^ Hilton, Nick (9 November 2025). "Trespasses review – Lola Petticrew's captivating performance elevates this tale of forbidden love during the Troubles". The Independent. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  16. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (11 December 2025). "'Assassin's Creed': Lola Petticrew To Star In Netflix Live-Action Series Based On Video Game". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  17. ^ Gunn, Emily (30 June 2020). "Untangling Love: In Conversation With Lola Petticrew on 'Dating Amber'". Girls on Tops. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Richardson, Kalia (19 June 2024). "How 'Tuesday' Brings Death to Life With Heart, Humor, and a Giant Bird". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  20. ^ "Sparrow". Northern Ireland Screen. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  21. ^ "Rebekah Davis Film". rebekahdavisfilm.co.uk. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  22. ^ Ritman, Alex (4 April 2025). "Clio Barnard Sets Next Feature 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning,' Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack and Lola Petticrew to Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  23. ^ "Porcelain". Abbey Theatre. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  24. ^ "S02E10: Brónagh Gallagher, Louise Gallagher and Tess McGowan". Galway Film Fleadh. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  25. ^ Crowley, Sinéad (15 June 2021). "Normal People receives 15 IFTA nominations". RTÉ.ie.
  26. ^ ""Say Nothing" star goes viral with powerful IFTA acceptance speech". Irish Central. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
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