Alan Bissett: When Billy Met Alasdair

IN PERSON



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Artist:
Alan Bissett
Professional company
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Performers: 1

Festival:
Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Genre:
Theatre
Character comedy, Storytelling

Age Limit:
14+

Description:
'Allow me to give you some advice, Billy...' Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, performs as two Scottish cultural giants, asking what (might’ve!) happened when Billy Connolly attended the launch for Alasdair Gray’s 1981 masterpiece, Lanark. Bissett unearths the origin stories of these Glasgow geniuses, exploring their struggles in an uplifting tale of triumph against the odds. Directed by Kirstin McLean. Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe 2025. Longlisted for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2025. ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ***** (National). ***** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). **** (Herald).

Warnings:
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing


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Venue Code:
30
Venue Room:
Netherbow Theatre (capacity 99)
Venue:
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Venue Address:
43-45 High Street
Venue Postcode:
EH1 1SR


Performances

DayDateStartEndDurationPriceTitleStatus
Sat15/0816:4517:451:0016.00
Sun23/0820:3021:301:0016.00