Make It Happen: World Premiere announced for 2025

Behold the rise, fall and fail of the biggest bank in the world – The Royal Bank of Scotland.  Set in Edinburgh, Make It Happen sees legendary actor Brian Cox return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade as Adam Smith, the ghost of fiscal past.

The world premiere of Make It Happen opens the Edinburgh International Festival‘s 2025 programme of world-class music, opera, theatre and dance. It runs from 1–9 Aug, with previews on 30–31 Jul.

Tickets will be available in March with the full programme to be revealed on 13 March. Stay tuned 💛

This bitingly funny new satire delves into the unchecked growth, spiralling greed and nail-biting hubris that brought the world’s economy to its knees.

At the helm is Fred “The Shred” Goodwin, armed with an unshakeable belief in the wisdom of the ‘founder of modern capitalism’, Adam Smith. Written by James Graham. Make It Happen is brought to life by the award-winning director Andrew Panton.

‘James Graham is fast becoming the pre-eminent playwright of his generation.’

The Guardian

Co-produced by Edinburgh International Festival, National Theatre of Scotland and Dundee Rep Theatre and presented in association with Playful Productions and Neal Street Productions.