Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Love 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 2023Sir Billy Connolly: 'I'll never give up live performance'
Sir Billy Connolly has said he will "never give up live performance" despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's.
BBC, 12th October 2023Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife
Sir Billy Connolly has had a "couple of serious falls" after his balance deteriorated due to Parkinson's, his wife has said. Pamela Stephenson said her husband's balance issue was the "most significant" symptom of the disease since his diagnosis 10 years ago.
James Gregory, BBC, 30th September 2023Billy Connolly mural under threat by Glasgow student housing
A giant mural of Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly will be covered up under plans for a new student housing block in Glasgow.
Megan Bonar, BBC, 6th September 2023Michael Parkinson's best interviews with comedians
Michael Parkinson, the chat show host who did so much to launch and promote comedians - most notably giving Billy Connolly his big break - has died at the aged of 88. Here are some of the best interviews he conducted with comedians aver his seven-decade career.
Chortle, 17th August 2023Sir Billy Connolly unveils four new drawings
Sir Billy Connolly, 80, has been a keen artist since 2012 and has unveiled four new drawings through gallery Castle Fine Art.
Lucy Garcia, The National (Scotland), 10th August 2023Billy Connolly announces new travel book Rambling Man
Billy Connolly will publish a new book in October. Rambling Man: My Life On The Road explores his 'Rambling Man' philosophy and shares stories from a live adventuring across the globe.
British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2023Billy Connolly art book priced at £1250
Billy Connolly: Born On A Rainy Day, a book featuring the art of Billy Connolly, is to be published in July, costing £1250.
British Comedy Guide, 7th June 2023