Royal & Derngate "thrilled" to open Brian Cox one man show
The tour will also see Cox perform at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich on 3 October and the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea on 20 October.
The Scottish actor trained at Dundee Rep Theatre before moving on to perform with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, the Royal National Theatre and the RSC, where he gained acclaim for playing King Lear.He said: "I am looking forward to this tour as it marks something a little different for me – sharing the stage with myself. "As the title indicates, the show will focus more than ever on my life and career. It should be a lot of fun."Ms Gladwell added: "We're delighted to have this prestigious tour opening here at Royal & Derngate. "Brian Cox is such an iconic and well-loved actor. "I'm sure he will have some fascinating tales to tell from his life on stage and screen."
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