Author appeals for support for playhighlighting Rangers/Celtic rivalry

Des Dillon is the author of Singin I'm No a Billy He's a Tim which will be performed at the Millennium Forum this week.

The play is described as “a hilarious and often poignant snapshot of the pervasive sectarian divide which still exists in the west of Scotland.”

Mr Dillon’s entertaining comedy highlights the nature of bigotry and sectarianism within the West of Scotland. The play also takes Tim (a Celtic supporter) and Billy (a Rangers fan) on a journey of self discovery.

Hopes are high that the Londonderry audience will want to get in on the action that has seen the play sell-out in every other venue.

In a letter to the Londonderry Sentinel Mr Dillon wrote: “It has been a smash hit in Scotland and Belfast and has sold out at every single venue it has ever played.

“Seventy-five per cent of the audience have never been to the theatre before. It's not arty, it's honest and it's a laugh a minute night out with very serious undertones.”

The play focuses on Billy and Tim whilst they are locked in a police cell during the Old Firm match. The result is fireworks - and an awakening of compassion as they get involved in the turnkey's worry over his critically ill grandson.

Singin I'm No a Billy He's a Tim contains strong language and is recommended for people aged 16+. It plays at the Millenium Forum on Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28 at 8pm. Tickets: 9.50, 12.50, 14.50 (includes Development Donation).