Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Beacon Arts Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
About Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
| 29th March 2025 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Beacon Arts Centre Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ what3words location: shop.pretty.soft |
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A play exploring bigotry and ethnic identity, “Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim” is a phenomenon in Scotland where it has sold out countless nationwide tours, a sensation at the Edinburgh Festival and now touring Internationally.
Written by Des Dillon and Directed by Stephen Cafferty. With Scott Kyle (Outlander, Angels Share, Kajaki and Winner of Stage Award for Acting Excellence), Colin Little (River City, Fried, Gasping, The Secret Agent) and James Miller.
Israeli vs Palestinian, Catholic vs Protestant, Celtic vs Rangers... When tribal factions clash can reason ever prevail?
What happens when on the day of the Old Firm Match, you lock up a Celtic and Rangers fan in a cell together?
Fireworks!
And a weird kind of unity.
Suitable for ages 16+ (show contains strong language)
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