Brian Cox to Star as Adam Smith in Satirical Play on 2008 Financial Crash

The world premiere of 'Make It Happen' will open the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival, exploring the Royal Bank of Scotland's collapse and its global impact.

Brian Cox, known for his role in 'Succession,' will play the ghost of Adam Smith, the father of capitalism, in the satirical play 'Make It Happen.'
The play, written by award-winning playwright James Graham, examines the unchecked greed and hubris that led to the 2008 global financial crisis, focusing on the Royal Bank of Scotland's downfall.
Directed by Andrew Panton, the production is a collaboration between the National Theatre of Scotland, Dundee Rep Theatre, and the Edinburgh International Festival.
'Make It Happen' will premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival on August 1, following previews in Dundee in July, and will run through August 9.
The play marks Cox's return to Scottish theater after a decade, with a focus on exploring the lasting legacies of the financial crash through humor, music, and historical themes.