Smile

Dundee Rep Ensemble presents Smile Sat 18 Feb - Sat 11 Mar

Football visionary, tactical genius, greetin’-faced moan – who was the real Jim McLean?

After sell-out live performances and international digital tour in 2020/21, audience favourite Smile is back!

Jim McLean might never be called one of Scottish football’s bestloved characters, but he will always be described as one of the most respected. While boss of Dundee United, McLean did something that no-one thought possible, and turned a provincial football club into a genuine, European force, though not without cost.

Smile, a piece based on the life of this legendary football icon, reveals for the first time the complexities and contradictions, the highs and lows, and the triumphs and regrets of this totally unique individual.

Penned by theatre and television writer Philip Differ (Only an Excuse?) and directed by Sally Reid, this funny, moving and surprisingly honest new play will celebrate the memories of a difficult yet inspirational man, ultimately revealing a Jim McLean you never knew: A Jim McLean that will make you smile.

A tribute to the legendary Jim McLean who sadly passed away in December 2020.

Warning: Contains strong language