Black Diamonds and the Blue BrazilRon FergusonLabel: Methuen DramaDescription: 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 beautifulgame 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.
