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Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil

May 15

A moving, funny, and deeply human story of family, football, and finding your way home.

When Sally returns to Cowdenbeath from her busy city life for her father’s funeral, she’s pulled back into the world of “The Blue Brazil” – the trials, triumphs, and unbreakable loyalty of a small-town football club with a big heart. What begins as a flying visit becomes an unforgettable journey through grief, community, and the beautiful game in all its glorious imperfection.

Gary McNair’s brand-new stage adaptation of Ron Ferguson’s beloved book comes alive with original music performed live on stage by Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue), creating an evocative soundtrack that blends Fife grit with soaring emotion.

Funny, poignant, and packed with the spirit of Scottish football, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil is more than a play about the game – it’s about belonging, loss, and the songs we carry with us.

Join us for a night where the roar of the crowd, the pull of home, and the power of music meet under the floodlights.

Lyceum Theatre

30b Grindlay Street
Edinburgh, EH3 9AX United Kingdom

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