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Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil

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I'm telling you, some things are more important than winning.

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 is a 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.

This edition was published to coincide with the production at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in May 2026.

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Product details

Explore Methuen Drama
Published 27 May 2026
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 80
ISBN 9781350663763
Imprint Methuen Drama
Series Modern Plays
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Adaptor

Gary McNair

Gary McNair is a multi-award-winning writer and pe…

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