Alan Cumming one-man show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age in London, Manchester & Glasgow
Alan Cumming will present a brand new one-man show in London, Manchester and Glasgow in 2024.
AEG and Fourth Wall Live have announced Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age which is set to grace the stages of London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo in January.
The show will first captivate audiences at London’s iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane (15 – 16 January) before heading to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall (18 January) and finally Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo (20 January).
Tickets for event go on sale on Friday, 28 July at 10AM from aegpresents.co.uk/alancumming
In Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the versatile actor explores the concept of what it truly means to act one’s age and challenges societal expectations surrounding ageing. He defies conventional labels and embraces the multifaceted nature of the human experience.
Sharing insights and musings on sex, death, bacchanalia and more, Cumming’s set list is as eclectic as the man himself. The show features an array of songs, blending Cabaret classics by Kander and Ebb with contemporary favourites and even an original composition, a powerful paean against plastic surgery. In addition to the musical journey, Cumming delves into discussions on the effects of gravity, recounts amusing anecdotes such as the time the Brady Bunch mum asked him to punch her and imparts wisdom learned from his beloved dog about the essence of life’s quality.
Alan Cumming’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary, encompassing an impressive range of projects across various artistic realms. From his iconic role as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret, a role that forever transformed Broadway, to mesmerizing performances in acclaimed films such as X2: X Men United and Goldeneye, Cumming’s talent knows no bounds.
