Overview

• 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.