Legendary acting dynasty's roots in Harrogate to be celebrated in one 'incredible evening'
A British acting legend’s incredible historical legacy in Harrogate will be celebrated in a special ‘audience with’ event.
The connections to Harrogate of the glittering acting dynasty that is the Fox family spans the generations going all the way back to the late 19th century.
Edward Fox’s great-grandfather, Victorian industrialist Samson Fox, funded the Royal Hall in 1903 and served as Harrogate Mayor for three years.
Next month will see Edward Fox, one of Britain's most distinguished film and TV actors, and father of stars Emilia and Freddie, return to Harrogate to open up about his family legacy.
An Audience with Edward Fox OBE will take place at Harrogate Theatre on Wednesday, February 11 when the veteran star of The Day of the Jackal, Gandhi, A Bridge Too Far, Never Say Never Again, Edward and Mrs Simpson and more, will be on stage in conversation with theatre director Richard Digby Day.
One of Britain's most famous dynasties, Edward's daughter Emilia Fox has played Dr Nikki Alexander in Silent Witness for 21 years, making her a household name to millions.
His wife Joanna David has appeared in everything from Inspector Morse to Downton Abbey to House of the Dragon and son Freddie Fox starred as Mark Thatcher in The Crown, murderer Jeremy Bamber in the ITV crime drama White House Farm and Apple TV's spy series Slow Horses.
Now aged 88, the Harrogate show will see the BAFTA Award winning actor reflect on his life, career and the family's cherished roots in Harrogate which has seen them make periodic returns to the town over the years to support good causes and cultural events.
In the 2000s, Edward was a prominent supporter of the Royal Hall restoration appeal.
In 2012, the family performed together at the Royal Hall.
In 2022, Edward's wife Joanna David and son Freddie Fox travelled to Harrogate to attend a play about Samson Fox at the Royal Hall.
Last year saw Freddie Fox return as compere at the launch of new music Yorkshire-based ensemble The Cuore Chamber Orchestra at the Royal Hall.
For tickets and information, visit: https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/an-audience-with-edward-fox-in-conversation-with-richard-digby-day/