Brian Cox, pictured on the stage of Dundee Rep at a special celebratory event on June 5. Pic by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Brian Cox on the stage of Dundee Rep at a special celebratory event on 5 June

Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Changing Faces

Brian Cox named Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre patron

Arts Professional
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The actor BRIAN COX has become the new patron of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre.  

Cox, who began his career at Dundee Rep 64 years ago, went on to appear on screen in popular productions such as Braveheart and Succession. He recently began rehearsals for a new show co-produced by the venue.

Speaking at an event to celebrate Cox’s role in Dundee’s cultural landscape, ANDREW PANTON and LIAM SINCLAIR, joint-CEOs of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre; BETH BATE, director of Dundee Contemporary Arts; and LEONIE BELL, director of V&A Dundee, said: “Brian’s enduring support for the arts and genuine affection for this city are both powerful and motivating. His return in this new role brings renewed energy and focus – not just to one organisation, but to Dundee’s wider cultural landscape.

“As a small city with big ambition, Dundee continues to produce bold and imaginative work, shaped by creative collaboration. While there is much to be proud of, this moment of cautious optimism also reminds us of the ongoing need for meaningful and sustained investment in the cultural sector.”