Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim – 20th Anniversary Tour
Friday 23rd May 2025
WINNER OF THE STAGE AWARD FOR ACTING EXCELLENCE
Overview
Force adversaries to talk and you may achieve peace.
What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the big match?
Fireworks! That’s What!
Des Dillon delights, entertains and educates on the religious origins of Celtic-Ranger conflict.
Beneath its amusement, this award winning play explores bigotry and ethnic identity on both a microcosmic and macrocosmic scale. Through the lens of the two characters locked in a prison cell, we witness the generational repercussions of Catholic and Protestant strife.
Furthermore the play functions as a broader allegory, addressing bigotry-motivated hate across multiple communities. It extends beyond the immediate conflict, including references to the UK immigration crisis and tensions in Palestine, making it a powerful commentary on the universal nature of prejudice and division.
“The sheer vitality of the theatrical writing – the seamless combination of verbal wit and raw kinetic energy, and the pure dynamic strength of the play’s structure – makes this show feel like one of the shortest and most gripping two-hour shows in current Scottish theatre.”
— THE SCOTSMAN
Age 16+ : Show contains strong language.
Ticket price includes commission, a £2 booking fee will be added when you check out.



