Succession star Brian Cox to tour in one man show across UK
ACTOR Brian Cox is to go on tour with a one-man show, visiting venues around the UK and Ireland.
The Succession star will see his 18-date tour, including shows in Edinburgh and Dundee, of his one-man show, It's All About Me!, take audiences on a journey through his life and incredible career.
Starting October 1 at Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre and ending at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End on November 4, people can expect 'candour, searing honesty, and hilarious stories' from the Dundee-born actor.
Cox said: "I am looking forward to this tour as it marks something a little different for me - sharing the stage with myself.
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'As the title indicates, the show will focus more than ever on my life and career.
'In the second half, the tables are turned and the audience will have the chance to put their questions to me.
'It should be a lot of fun.'
Cox will be joined on stage for the show's second half by producer Clive Tulloh, who will put questions from the audience to him.
The show aims to take audiences from the backstreets of Dundee to the glittering lights of Hollywood – a journey that is full of laughter and pathos.
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Cox trained at Dundee Rep Theatre before going on to work at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he first gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear.
His accolades include two Olivier Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. He also won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Logan Roy in Succession.
Tickets can be found here and will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday.
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