“A thoughtful and entertaining evening in the company of two much-loved Scottish icons.” – The Guardian

‘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.

Derived from a commission by the Alasdair Gray Archive and Glasgow International Comedy Festival Directed by Kirstin McLean.

Longlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2025.

First performed at the Scottish Storytelling Centre @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.

What They Said:

“Bissett may not exist in the same bracket as the giants he sings of in this play, but he’s proven, yet again, his own standing as a man of the Scottish arts continues to grow year on year.” 5***** British Theatre Guide

“Left me with immense pride in Scottish culture and enough inspiration to last decades, looking at all three; Connolly, Gray and Bissett. 5***** – The National

“A really incredible piece” – 5***** – Sinners Reviews

“Enthralling” – 5***** – Northwestend.uk

“Highly recommended” 5***** – Mervyn Stutter’s Picks of the Fringe

“A brilliant study of what it means to be an artist.” 4**** – The Herald

“A great love-letter to two legendary Scottish artists” – 4**** – One4Review

The show will be touring Scotland throughout 2025