# STARZ premiere of Tip Toe drama series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/starz-premiere-of-tip-toe-drama-series
> Updated: 2026-10-01T18:41:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The drama series ‘Tip Toe’, written by Russell T Davies, is scheduled for its U.S. premiere on STARZ on October 2. Set in Manchester, the thriller explores tensions and prejudices facing the LGBTQ+ community through the relationship of two neighbors, Leo and Clive.

Actor Alan Cumming, who stars in the series as a queer bar owner, has noted that the role was specifically pitched to him. The production follows a successful run on the United Kingdom’s Channel 4, where it reached nearly 6 million viewers in its first month.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Alan Cumming discusses ‘The Traitors’ and new series ‘Tip Toe’

Host Alan Cumming discusses his busy schedule with ‘The Traitors’ and his upcoming role in the Starz limited series ‘Tip Toe,’ amid recent viewer interest in contestant Jay Vinnedge.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alan-cumming-discusses-the-traitors-and-new-series-tip-toe

### 2026-09-09: STARZ to premiere Tip Toe drama series starring Alan Cumming

STARZ will premiere the acclaimed drama series Tip Toe on October 2, starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey in a thriller exploring rising bigotry and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starz-to-premiere-tip-toe-drama-series-starring-alan-cumming

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