Dear Billy

A National Theatre of Scotland Production by Gary McNair

Thu 18 - Sat 20 May, 7:30pm

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About

A love letter to the Big Yin. From the people of Scotland.

There’s a guy. You know him. You know…big hair, wee beard, glasses, talks like that. You know? You know. The guy…The Big Yin.

Billy Connolly needs no introduction. He is a national treasure. From the shipyards of the Clydeside to his trailblazing and extraordinary stage and movie exploits, he is woven into Scottish culture.

Everyone has a Billy Story.

An expert team of story gatherers has created a collection of these moving and hilarious tales. Gary McNair, one of Scotland’s best theatre makers, has turned these stories into a special show celebrating the Big Yin and what he means to us.

Gary is hitting the road with a band, collecting more stories as they go, making every show different.

Each one a unique chance to laugh, sing, and celebrate the man and the legend.

Captioned by Andrew Howell on Thu 18 May.

Audio Described by Christopher McKiddie on Fri 19 May.

BSL Interpreted by Karen Forbes on Sat 20 May.

Dear Billy is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.

The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council, and has received additional support from the Scottish Government's Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund and Creative Scotland’s Recovery Fund for Cultural Organisations.


If you have access requirements, please contact our Sales and Welcome Team on boxoffice@traverse.co.uk or 0131 228 1404 so we can arrange reserved seating for you and discuss how else we can best support your visit.


Credits

  • Writer and PerformerGary McNair
  • Composer & MusicianSimon Liddell
  • Composer & MusicianJill O’Sullivan
  • DirectorJoe Douglas
  • Set and Costume DesignerClaire Halleran (she/her)
  • Lighting DesignerKate Bonney (she/her)
  • Lighting DesignerSimon Hayes

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