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Blue Hen
Visiting Company
NLP Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Des Dillon’s dark comedy Blue Hen. Starring Charlie Lawson (Coronation Street’s Jim McDonald), returning to the Citizens after success in Educating Rita.
Two redundant men. A blue hen. Twelve bloodthirsty chickens. One grave robber and a psychopathic drug dealer. Can Paddy and John use their working class wits to get through this one intact? Or will the roughest scheme in Coatbridge strip them of their dignity, their dreams, and their lives?
Blue Hen is a gritty, moving story about two ordinary guys who are out of work, out of patience and out of luck when they hit on a scheme to keep themselves occupied and their bellies full. They’re going to rear chickens out the back green.
From NLP, the company that brought you the hugely successful Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim.
You might also like Des Tells Tall Tales.
BY DES DILLON
STARRING CHARLIE LAWSON
Main Theatre
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction Loop
Recommended for 14+
Contains strong language
Watch Charlie Lawson on STV’s The Hour.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ARCHIVE ENTRY. THIS SHOW IS NO LONGER ON SALE.
Comments
Jen ★★★★★
3rd January 2010
Saw Billy & Tim last year - it was a great laugh, one of the funniest plays I've seen in a long time! Looking forward to Blue Hen, best of luck NLP!
Michelle Minto ★★★★★
29th December 2009
Having went to see NLP's production of Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim on the main stage of the Citizen's Theatre in October and having fallen in love with Des Dillon's penmanship and NLP theatre's believable and humorous portrayal of both the divides, it is fair to say I am waiting with baited breath for there next production. I am more than positive this production of Blue Hen will be just as good a hit and another sell out for NLP. Keep up the good work guys!
Danielle Stewart ★★★★★
29th December 2009
My mother and i both attended Singing I'm No a Billy He's a Tim at the Citizens Theatre a few months ago and both thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, my mum returned to see the show again the following evening after raving about the show to friends. I am really looking forward to the upcoming NLP production as i know it will another superb quality theatre show. This is a company that is destined for great things
Dougie ★★★★★
29th December 2009
Thouroughly enjoyed 'Singing I'm No a Billy He's a Tim'. Looking forward to the same enjoyment with 'Blue Hen'. Bring it on!
stacey ★★★★★
28th December 2009
I attended one of nlp's last show IM NOT A BILLY HE'S A TIM. It was a great night and cant wait to see the next show which is BLUE HEN. im always on the look out for other show they are going to do. really cant wait to see blue hen. you have to get in there quick to get tickets the show is always a sell out its that good a show. well done to all the cast of im no a billy hes a tim. look forward to seeing the cast of blue hen.
Jan Neilson ★★★★★
28th December 2009
If "Blue Hen" is as funny as "Singing I'm no a Billy, He's a Tim, you'll definately be in for a real treat. I have seen Billy and Tim 3 times and have laughed my boots off from start to finish. So folks I can't wait for Blue Hen. I'm sure you'll have a ball.... Get those tickets NOW!!!!!
Ashley ★★★★★
28th December 2009
Can't wait to see Blue Hen. I went to see Billy and Tim last year and really enjoyed my night at the theatre. I went to see ten shows last year at Various Theatres in Glasgow and Billy and Tim and Sub Rosa where the only shows that held my attention. I thought Billy and Tim was an outstanding piece of theatre and I particulary enjoyed Scott Kyle's energy packed performance as Billy I thought he had great comic timing and amazing stage presence. I will be booking my tickets for all of NLP's Shows this year as I know there will be no chance of me falling asleep during any of their shows.
Gary ★★★★★
28th December 2009
If the previous show Billy and tim by NLP is anything to go by then this next show is gonna be amazing.My friend and i spent the whole night in the citz laughing till it hurt and cannot wait to see the Blue hen show,gonna try and catch Billy and Tim again in the new year,FANTASTIC.Best wishes for 2010
Colin ★★★★★
28th December 2009
I was looking through this page and read that this was by the guys who did Billy and Tim. I hadn't been to the theatre for years until Billy and Tim, which I've been to see tonnes of times! I'll be there for the Blue Hen definitely!
Donna M Young ★★★★★
28th December 2009
"Billy and Tim" was a fantastic and daring performance that brought the current and important issue of sectarianism to the forefront of the audiences mind. NLP are a fantastic theatre who pull in many audience memebers who untill watching this productions were theatre virgins. if "Billy and Tim" is anything to go by then Blue hen is a show not to be missed
Ann ★★★★★
7th December 2009
Loved Billy and Tim and can't wait to see the Blue Hen. NLP have brought a whole new audience to the theatre. I am working with groups who chose to see Billy and Tim as their first theatre show - and went nore than once! I wish NLP every success with their new production - I've got my front row tickets for opening night. Get in there quick!
Emma ★★★★★
2nd December 2009
Great to see NLP back at the Citizens Theatre. I went to Singing I'm no a Billy hes a Tim in the circle studio then again on the main stage, both fantastics pieces of theatre. Looking forward to seeing another piece of Des Dillons work on stage.
Joyce ★★★★★
1st December 2009
I attended NLPs last production of SINGIN IM NO A BILLY HES A TIM, attending the Citizens Theatre for the first time. The Billy & Tim play was the best night out that I`ve had for years, and since attending the show I have been keeping an eye out for other shows that would be as entertaining. BLUE HEN looks like it will be another great night out and I`m really looking forward to seeing the companys follow up to SINGIN IM NO A BILLY HES A TIM Cant wait Joyce
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Sarah ★★★★★
30th March 2010
Des used to be my english teacher many moons ago and he was such a laff yet such an inspiration. Billy and Tim was hilarious and I cant wait to see Blue Hen. Well done Des xx