James Fox and son Jack star in Dear Lupin adaptation

Father and son James and Jack Fox will star in a new stage adaptation of the Sunday Times humour book Dear Lupin, Letters to a Wayward Son, which tours the UK later this year.

The books are based on journalist and author Roger Mortimer's letters to his unruly son Charlie. The stage version is adapted by Michael Simkins.

"It’s brilliant to see Dad return to the stage, and for me, not just as his son, but as an actor it's a huge privilege to learn from him," said Jack Fox, whose stage credits include The Picture of Dorian Gray at Riverside Studios.

"People assume as an actor you start as a fully finished article, but that couldn't be further from the truth – it's an honour to work with him. I hope the rapport we share in life will translate to the stage."

The production opens at the Theatre Royal Windsor (14 – 18 April), before touring to Theatre Royal, Bath (20 – 25 April), Theatre Royal, Norwich (27 April – 2 May), Cambridge Arts Theatre (4 – 9 May),
The Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres (11 – 16 May) and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford (18 – 23 May).

According to press material there will be a West End run following the tour.