Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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New interactive map to demonstrate Scotland's love for Billy Connolly
In 2023, National Theatre of Scotland's acclaimed production celebrating Scotland's most loved comedian, Sir Billy Connolly, undertook a 17-venue Scotland tour, reaching over 8,000 people. Originally announced to mark Connolly's 80th birthday year, Dear Billy was enthusiastically received by audiences, selling-out at venues across Scotland.
Craig Williams, The Herald, 25th April 2024Susie McCabe wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
Stand-up Susie McCabe has been named as the winner of this year's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2024Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award shortlist 2024
Craig Hill, Raymond Mearns, Rosco McClelland, Susan Riddell, Susie McCabe and Zara Gladman are nominated for 2024's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2024Billy Connolly's Big Banana Feet review
Rarely seen and recently restored, this compelling fly-on-the-wall film following Billy Connolly on tour in Dublin and Belfast in 1975 is a fascinating snapshot of the Big Yin in the afterglow of his career-defining appearance on Michael Parkinson's chat show.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 1st March 2024Fans get chance to see Billy Connolly's Big Banana Feet
Billy Connolly has appeared in hundreds of films, documentaries and shows over the years. But Big Banana Feet is a rarity. It's a raw, edgy fly-on-the-wall documentary that follows the comedian, on the cusp of fame, around a volatile landscape.
Pauline McLean, BBC, 16th February 2024Billy Connolly's new TV show: Director talks about the 'Big Yin'
When it comes to Billy Connolly, it is fair to say that Mike Reilly knows the inner workings of the Glasgow-born comedy legend better than most. As a director and documentary maker, Reilly has spent a fair bit of time in the company of "the Big Yin" over the years.
Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 4th February 2024Applications open for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has opened the application form for performers to submit ideas for who should win the 2024 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 15th December 2023Love letter to Sir Billy Connolly to be staged at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Theatre maker Gary McNair has been collecting stories of Sir Billy for years. The production, Dear Billy, will tour in May 2024. It will open at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen before touring to Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow and Eden Court in Inverness with a two-week run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
Ellie Forbes, Scottish Field, 27th November 2023Billy Connolly: 'I liked the guy I invented. I can't remember the old one'
In a rare interview, the comedian, 80, talks to Michael Odell about love, forgiveness and his 'magical' new life.
Michael Odell, The Times, 11th November 2023Rambling Man by Billy Connolly review - a funny, life-affirming rhapsody
One of our most beloved comedians whisks us through tales from some of his favourite adventures.
Paul Whitelaw, The Big Issue, 26th October 2023