THEATRE

Alan Bissett: When Billy Met Alasdair

Alan Bissett

Venue

Scottish Storytelling Centre

Dates

15–23 Aug 2026

Time

Times vary · 60min

Price

£16

'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).