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Thank goodness Brian Cox and co are making a drama out of a crisis

  • Brian Cox will return to the stage in Edinburgh to play the ghost of Adam Smith in the new play Make It Happen, focusing on the Royal Bank of Scotland's role in the 2008 financial collapse.
  • The play, directed by Andrew Panton and written by James Graham, will open the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival from August 1 to August 9.
  • Make It Happen is described as a satirical exploration of the unchecked greed and hubris that led to the global financial crisis, featuring characters inspired by real events.
  • The production is a collaboration between the National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival, and Dundee Rep Theatre, showcasing vital Scottish stories.
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman

Thank goodness Brian Cox and co are making a drama out of a crisis

Brian Cox’s performance as the ghost of economist Adam Smith sounds like one to watch

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter

Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stage in Edinburgh Int’l Fest Opener on 2008 Financial Crash

'Make It Happen' by James Graham will see 'Succession' star Cox portray Adam Smith, the pioneering Scottish philosopher and economist at this year's Edinburgh International Festival.

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The CourierThe Courier

Brian Cox returns to Dundee Rep to star in play about RBS' role in 2008 financial collapse

Music by Dundee Deacon Blue star Ricky Ross also features in the new production about the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the financial collapse of 2008.

·Dundee, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National

Succession star Brian Cox to return to Scottish stages after a decade

SUCCESSION star Brian Cox is set to return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade starring in a play which will open this year’s…

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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland

Brian Cox to make Scottish stage return in new show at Edinburgh Festival

Brian Cox is set to return to the stage in Scotland as part of a new play telling the story of Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial…

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The NEN - North Edinburgh NewsThe NEN - North Edinburgh News

Brian Cox returns to Scottish stages in James Graham’s new play Make It Happen

Brian Cox (Succession, Braveheart) returns to Scottish stages in a new play by leading British playwright James Graham (Dear England, Sherwood) The first major artwork to tell the story of Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash WORLD PREMIERE A National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival and Dundee Rep Theatre co-production in association with Playful Productions and Neal Street Productions Make It HappenWri…

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Friday, January 24, 2025.
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