Alan Cumming: Embracing Joy, Play, and Not Acting Your Age at 60!

This week on How to Be Sixty, we sit down with the multi-award-winning actor, Alan Cumming, as he approaches his 60th birthday. Alan shares his incredible journey from a difficult childhood in Scotland to conquering Hollywood and Broadway. He opens up about the importance of not acting your age, embracing your childlike self, and finding joy and play in life. From his new role as artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre to his reflections on fame, therapy, and the power of staying true to your values, Alan's story is an inspiration to anyone navigating their 60s with authenticity and a youthful spirit.Don't miss Alan in season 3 of Traitors US, coming to the UK this weekend! And be sure to check out Winter Words at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from February 21st to 23rd.Get in touch at podcast@htb60.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Turning 60 isn’t about slowing down—it’s about shaking things up. Whether it’s downsizing and embracing a simpler life, starting a new career, moving abroad, or navigating love and relationships in unexpected ways, How To Be 60 proves that this stage of life is anything but predictable.Join Kaye Adams and her brilliantly blunt co-host, Karen MacKenzie, as they chat with familiar faces and everyday people rewriting the rulebook on aging. With honesty, humour, and plenty of surprises, they explore what it really means to embrace change, challenge expectations, and make the years ahead the best yet.If you’re wondering what’s next—or just need a reminder that it’s never too late to do something bold - this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.