Character comedy, Storytelling

When Billy Met Alasdair


Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

'Allow me to give you some advice, Billy...'

Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants, speculating 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 and their art in an ultimately uplifting tale of triumph against the odds. Directed by Kirstin McLean.

'An absolute classic of Scottish working-class comedy' (Scotsman, on The Moira Trilogy).
Longlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2025.

Preview: 31 Jul
2 for 1: 4 & 5 Aug


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    • £10.00 - £16.00
    • 31 July 2025-23 August 2025
    • 60 minutes
    • Scottish Storytelling Centre Fringe
    • subvenue Netherbow Theatre
    • 14+
    • warning
      Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
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