Benny Gallagher, Gallagher and Lyle

Maggie Kinloch, Director and co-writer of the G & L musical, collaborated with long-time friend Vivien Adam, who is part of the River City writing team... " Their songs are the soundtrack to my life, and, as a consequence - I have been a fan ever since I heard their music all these years ago. The theatrical potential just hit me one day while I was listening to one of their CDs in the car. The opportunity to write a stage musical which allows the songs to have a new dramatic life and to be heard by a new audience, as well as by Graham and Benny’s lifelong fans, was just too good to miss!

Benny Gallagher: “Everything about this musical is perfect symmetry as Largs was, and always will be, a major source of inspiration in our songwriting. Being able to work alongside the new generation of local talent such as Ryan Moir and Matt Hickman et al will be a privilege. Maggie and Viv have excelled themselves with the story.”

Graham Lyle: “When I’m Dead and Gone" is not the story of our lives - it is a story based on our songs...from the start to finish, this musical is the creation of a team mainly from Largs – cast, crew, writers and of course, Benny and I.” I can’t wait to see it!”

Co-writer, Viv Adamson: “This is a groundbreaking collaboration that has the entire production company excited and motivated. We cannot wait to premier When I’m Dead and Gone at Barrfields in Largs!

All four writers have gifted the rights to the Largs Players for the five consecutive performances.