Maxine Peake plays the gritty role of Funny Cow, a comedian who breaks through the glass ceiling of the all-male 1970s comedy circuit to rise to stardom. Set against the backdrop of working men's clubs in the North of England, FUNNY COW is both a love-letter to a bygone era and the defiant story of a woman who refuses to give up her dreams.

Critic Reviews:

• " Peake's layered, all-or-nothing performance is undoubtedly the glue that holds this scrappy little film together. " – VRoss Miller (The National, Scotland)

• " The film has no fireworks, but makes good use of some brilliant actors to demonstrate that being funny is a serious business. " – Alexa Dalby (Dog and Wolf)

• " Throughout the film, the undertone that Funny Cow is a strong Northern woman is never deviated from. It is refreshing to see a woman shown in this way and we need more like this. " – Rosalynn Try-Hane (Battle Royale With Cheese)