Make it Happen is an epic new satirical play by acclaimed playwright James Graham, starring Brian Cox and directed by Andrew Panton telling the story of Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash.
The world premiere of Make It Happen will open the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival running just for one week at the Festival Theatre following previews at Dundee Rep Theatre from late July.
Helmed by Fred “The Shred” Goodwin, with his fervent belief in the wisdom of the ‘founder of modern capitalism’, Adam Smith, the once prudent RBS soars and then plummets, placing Scotland at the heart of the global financial crash of 2008. 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.
A National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival and Dundee Rep Theatre co-production in association with Playful Productions and Neal Street Productions
Supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown
