A Scottish writer and performer is set to take his “love letter” to Sir Billy Connolly on the road in the new year.
of Scotland, has created a collection of moving and hilarious tales to be called “Dear Billy” about the comedy legend.
McNair said: “It’s an honour to be doing this show. To take on a subject and a figure as beloved by the public as Billy with our National Theatre is a very proud moment indeed and one that I will cherish.
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