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Make It Happen at National Theatre of Scotland
Dates: 7/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
📍 Theatre: National Theatre of Scotland
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Brian Cox returns to Scottish stages in James Graham’s new play, Make It Happen, which explores the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash. Set in Edinburgh and directed by Andrew Panton, the satirical piece features Cox as Adam Smith, the ghost of fiscal past, and delves into themes of greed and hubris. This world premiere, part of the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival, marks Graham’s continued prominence as a leading playwright and Cox's long-awaited return to live theater in Scotland. The play combines real and imagined characters to provide a humorous yet incisive look at a pivotal moment in economic history.
Cast and Creative Team for Make It Happen at National Theatre of Scotland
Cast
Brian Cox
Adam Smith
Creative Team
James Graham
Writer
Andrew Panton
Director
Anna Fleischle
Set Designer
Anna Fleischle
Costume Co-Designer
Angelica Rush
Costume Co-Designer
Emily Jane Boyle
Movement Director
Martin Lowe
Musical Supervisor and Arranger
Lizzie Powell
Lighting Designer
Tingying Dong
Sound Designer
Lewis den Hertog
Video Co-Designer
Anna Fleischle
Video Co-Designer
Angelica Rush
Associate Designer
Stuart Burt CDG
Casting Director
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