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.
“It's delightful to see a distinctly Scottish issue brought to the theatrical forefront.
Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's a Tim scores big with a pitch-perfect performance, dribbling between humour and social commentary with finesse.” - Mary Baillie
Get ready for mayhem, music, and massive laughs as Simon Weir joins the cast as Ronnie, our second Turnkey, locking horns (and keys!) with our resident jailer Rachel Ogilvy as Harriet.
Together, they’ve got their hands full keeping an eye on the riotous duo:
Dionne Frati (Billie) & Jade McDonald (Timmy) — straight from our ★★★★★ She’s a Tim cast!
But that’s not all…
We’re bringing football royalty to the stage:
Rangers Legend Charlie Miller
(From Walter Smith’s iconic 9-in-a-row squad)
Celtic Hero Simon Donnelly
(From Wim Jansen’s historic 10-in-a-row stoppers)
PLUS a cheeky cameo from the Young Offenders cast — and that’s not even the end of it!
The unmistakable voice of Jordan Robertson (Hawai Five O) will echo through the prison cells, voicing the unseen inmates with his signature swagger.
One night. One stage. One unmissable night of comedy, chaos & Celtic-Rangers madness.
Book now — before we lock the doors!
