Singin’ I’m No a Billy (JR), He’s a Tim (JR) – The Young Offenders

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 Stephen Cafferty’s production, with two outstanding performances from Colin Little and Scott Kyle, feel like one of the shortest and most gripping two-hour shows in current Scottish theatre”.

JOYCE MCMILLAN for The ScotsmanTicket price includes a £1 venue restoration donation