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Dear Billy

Produced by the National Theatre of Scotland, Dear Billy is a love letter to The Big Yin from the people of Scotland, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms as part of the Fringe!

Dear Billy

About Dear Billy

13th Aug 2024 to 25th Aug 2024
4.50pm
Assembly Rooms
54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR
From £22
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Written and performed by Gary McNair and directed by Joe Douglas.

A National Theatre of Scotland production

If you don’t know who Billy Connolly is, ask the people of Scotland. And if you want to know about the people of Scotland, ask them about Billy Connolly.

Last year’s sell-out smash hit celebration of one of Scotland’s best loved performers, The Big Yin, is back by popular demand.

Three-time Fringe First winner Gary McNair and an expert team of story gatherers spent years speaking to people all over the country about The Big Yin. Some knew him in childhood, at the shipyards of the Clydeside, from his trailblazing and extraordinary stage and movie exploits. Some had only met him once, some still dream of meeting him but they all had one thing in common- they weren’t short of things to say about him.

Gary then took this huge collection of moving and hilarious tales and turned them into a joyous piece of theatre celebrating the Big Yin and what he means to us.

So join him and the band at the Fringe, collecting more stories as they go, making every show different. A great night out for all that will have you in stitches!

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Performing all of Tina’s biggest hits, the Music of Tina Turner By Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 19th October!

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An Audience with Robert Lindsay

20th October 2024

Don't miss an evening with Robert Lindsay at the Assembly Rooms, as he shares an intimate look into the experiences and stories behind some of his most iconic roles!

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The Makings of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

26th October 2024

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup and brings it to the Assembly Rooms in October!

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Stuart Michael - Psychic Medium - CANCELLED

26th October 2024

Direct from London’s West End – enjoy a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship from Stuart Michael!

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Gary Meikle: No Refunds

9th November 2024

Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Assembly Roxy on 9th November 2024!

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Slavoj Zizek at 75- A Celebration

13th November 2024

Join the rockstar philosopher and revolutionary Slavoj Žižek for a celebration of his life and thought. Expect dialectics, psychoanalysis, and jokes!

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G4 Christmas

15th November 2024

Jon, Jai, Mike & Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly-anticipated, 20th Anniversary 'G4 Christmas' tour to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 15th November!

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Sean Findlay with Adam Smith

16th November 2024

Sean Findlay with Adam Smith have announced a headline show at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 16th November!

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Jamie Lambert: What I Was Made For?

21st November 2024

Jamie Lambert’s debut solo album "What I Was Made For" is coming this September and will be followed by a UK tour in Autumn including a date at Assembly Rooms on 21st November.

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Kokoroko

23rd November 2024

Fronted by a female horn section, Kokoroko have gone on to expand far beyond just paying tribute to those that came before and you can catch them at the Assembly Rooms in November!

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Twin Atlantic

24th November 2024

Twin Atlantic are back with brand new music and a November UK tour. Catch them at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 24th!

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Frankie Mack: Swingin’ Christmas

30th November 2024

Get ready to jingle and mingle with the pride of Leith, Frankie Mack, as he returns to the Assembly Rooms for another unforgettable night!

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Legends of American Country

4th January 2025

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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The Story of Swing

21st January 2025

The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

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Country Roads

7th March 2025

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at the Assembly Rooms!

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Lemn Sissay - Let The Light Pour In

9th March 2025

Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA nominated author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE.

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

29th March 2025

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 29th March!

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Country Hits Live

18th May 2025

Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.

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Thank You For The Music

8th November 2025

Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Assembly Rooms in a production like no other!

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