Singin I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim

About the Book: 

Force adversaries to talk and you may achieve peace. Sectarianism in Scotland needs to be tackled head on and honestly. DES DILLON

What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan?
What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan?
What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the Old Firm match?

Des Dillon creates the situation and watches the sparks fly as Billy and Tim clash in a rage of sectarianism and deep-seated hatred. When children have been steeped in bigotry since birth, is it possible for them to change their views?

There are no easy answers, but this book rises to the challenge. It's time to end 'Scotland's shame'. Join Billy and Tim on their journey of discovery. Are you singing their tune?

Reviews: 

His raucous sense of humour and keen understanding of the west-coast sectarian mindset make his message seem a matter of urgency and not just a liberal platitude. THE GUARDIAN

The potency of Dillon's writing beats louder than any drum that the bigots can bang. IRISH POST

Explosive. EVENING NEWS

Scotland will never be free of the shackles of sectarianism unless we teach our youngsters that bigotry is wrong. JACK McCONNELL, MSP, Former First Minister

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 [Singin I'm No a Billy He's a Tim] feel like one of the shortest and most gripping two-hour shows in current Scottish theatre. THE SCOTSMAN

The show has gone down a storm on both sides of the Old Firm divide. THE SUNDAY MAIL

Des Dillon is one of Scotland's most accomplished authors and playwrites. THE DERRY JOURNAL

About the Author:

DES DILLON was born and brought up in Coatbridge. He has written poetry and fiction, including Me and Ma Gal, (which won the 2003 World Book Day ‘We Are What We Read’ poll for the novel that best describes Scotland today) and has had several of his books adapted for film and television. He has worked as a teacher of English, a creative writing tutor and as a scriptwriter for High Road and River City. He is the Artistic Director of Goldfish Theatre which has staged productions of Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim – the most performed play in Scotland in the last decade – at the SECC and many other venues. He lives in Galloway.