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 Edinburgh International Festival.

The Scottish-born actor will appear in “Make It Happen”, a new satirical play written by acclaimed playwright James Graham exploring Scotland’s role in the global financial crash of 2008.

The fictional account of the 2008 crash featuring a mix of characters of incidents inspired by real-life events will see Cox play pioneering Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith.

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It is being directed by Andrew Panton, artistic director of Dundee Rep Theatre, where the play is being previewed ahead of its premiere at the Festival Theatre.

Cox last appeared on Scottish stages in 2015 in Waiting For Godot at the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

Born in Dundee, he trained at Dundee Rep Theatre before going on to work at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he first gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear.

His numerous accolades include two Olivier Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

The world premiere of Make It Happen opens the Edinburgh International Festival’s 2025 programme and will run for a week at the Festival Theatre from 1–9 August.

Previews will be held at the International Festival on 30 and 31 July and at Dundee Rep Theatre from 18–26 July.