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The cast of Dear Billy, actor and writer Gary McNair rehearsing in full costume on set at the National Theatre Of Scotland, Glasgow, ahead of the first performance on Tuesday at the Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock. McNair has collected hilarious and moving tales about Billy Connolly, and has turned these stories into a special show celebrating the Big Yin and what he means to the people of Scotland.
Scenes from the upcoming production of Dear Billy
The cast of Dear Billy (actor and writer Gary McNair, alongside musicians Simon Liddell and Jill O’Sullivan) rehearsing in full costume on set, ahead of the first performance on Tuesday 16 May, 7:30 at the Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
A unique touring production that will evolve on the road.
Gary McNair has collected hilarious and moving tales about Billy Connolly, and has turned these stories into a special show celebrating the Big Yin and what he means to the people of Scotland.
Dear Billy will travel the length and breadth of Scotland, visiting local theatres, art and community centres.
Directed by Joe Douglas, Gary will be touring with musicians Simon Liddell and Jill O’Sullivan, collecting more stories from audience members which may be woven into the show as the tour progresses.
Each show offers a unique chance to audiences, to laugh, sing, and celebrate the man and the legend.
Touring to Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock Tues 16 May; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Thurs 18 to Sat 20 May; Ayr Gaiety Tues 23 May; Dundee Rep Wed 24 May; Barn Banchory Thurs 25 May; East Kilbride Arts Centre Tues 30 May; Heart of Hawick Fri 2 June; Theatre Royal Dumfries Sat 3 June; Lyth Arts Centre Tues 6 June & Wed 7 June; Strathpeffer Pavilion Thurs 8 June; Nairn Community & Arts Centre Fri 9 June; Byre Theatre, St Andrews Sat 10 June; Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld Wed 14 June; Barrfields Pavilion, Largs Fri 16 June; Dunoon Burgh Hall Sat 17 June; Perth Theatre Tue 20 June; Kings Theatre Glasgow Thurs 22 to Sat 24 June.
