Glasgow performances of 'I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim 2’ will continue following The Queen's death.
Buckingham Palace confirmed Her Majesty passed away peacefully at Balmoral yesterday afternoon.
The Pavilion Theatre in the city centre paid tribute to the "personal loss" before announcing that the remaining singing shows will still go ahead.
The comedy gig, which is performing for this weekend only, is about “Scotland’s favourite bigots” as it surrounds the rivalry between Celtic and Rangers football clubs.
The Glasgow venue tweeted: “It is a sad day and personal loss for us all to hear of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
“Thank you Mam for everything you have done for us all over the years and respect to you for giving us dignity and service over the past 70 years.
“Rest in Peace and God Save The Queen.
“Currently, it is our intention to continue with the remaining performances this weekend of Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim 2.”
Pavilion Theatre previously tweeted: “Brought to you by Chris Taylor Productions, Scotland's favourite bigots are back at the Pavilion THIS THURSDAY FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY in this hilarious sequel to Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim.”
There is “no obligation” for events or sporting fixtures to be cancelled, or for entertainment venues to be closed, during the period of national mourning, the Government has said.
Currently, it is our intention to continue with the remaining performances this weekend of Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim 2.
— Pavilion Theatre (@GlasgowPavilion) September 9, 2022
But official guidance suggests organisations may wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the state funeral “as a mark of respect”.
Such arrangements are “at the discretion of individual organisations”, it says.
The guidance, published by the Cabinet Office, adds: “If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the state funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions.
“As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of national mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the national anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.”
A statement by the Royal Family confirmed the news yesterday saying: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
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