Theatre 'thrilled' to open Brian Cox one-man tour

A theatre says it is "thrilled" to host a major television star for the opening leg of his national tour.

The actor Brian Cox will launch his 18-date one-man show - It's All About Me! - on 1 October at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton.

The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning star is best known for his roles in Succession, Manhunter, and his stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

Holly Gladwell, deputy chief executive of the Royal & Derngate, said: "We're thrilled that Northampton audiences will be the first to experience Brian's first ever 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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