DID YOU ever hear the tale about the gallus Glaswegian who claims he knocked out Muhammad Ali?

In 1965. In Scotland.

An urban myth, surely?

Tryst's new BTW play, The Greatest by Cumbernauld writer Alan Muir, uncovers a far-fetched comical tale lost in Scottish sporting legend.

We're in a Scottish care home today where we meet Jimmy Marshall. In his 70s. A bit of a grumpy curmudgeon. Strong views on what it's like to be in God's waiting room. Not allowed booze or fags. A dodgy ticker. But a specialist in zinging one-liners. He's as sharp as a tack and still has all his wits about him, unlike some of the other residents.

He's cared for by the kindly Christine who has heard all his tall stories before...and thinks they're total mince.

One day, unexpectedly, into Jimmy's room comes Orwell, a bolshie video blogger and influencer in her 20s. She's cynical, opinionated and a bit of a loner. Yet over the course of the 60-minute comedy-drama, an unlikely relationship develops between them.

The big unresolved question. Did Jimmy really knock out world champion Muhammad Ali sixty years ago? Is he making the whole thing up? Surely the forgotten fight is pure fiction?

Come along to Behind the Wall and find out for yourself. And a warning - a wee lump might creep into your throat along the way.

The Greatest was first presented as A Play, A Pie and A Pint production at Òran Mór, Glasgow.

It sold out, by phenomenal demand came back for a second week, got standing ovations and five stars from The Glasgow Herald ("A laugh-a-thon, roguishly funny") and four stars from The Scotsman ("strong, humorous and compassionate").

It's poignant, heartwarming and uplifting. We think you'll enjoy it.

At Behind the Wall, Tryst's David Webster is Jimmy, Orwell is Rebecca Muir and Christine is Janice Frame.

Author Alan Muir said: "I’m so pleased that The Greatest is getting another shot at glory courtesy of the wonderful Tryst Theatre. It’s particularly fitting that the latest bout of shows is in Falkirk, where I went to school, and lived and worked for many years. I can’t wait.”

Alan Clark, who directs, said: "The Greatest isn’t just a fun story about a boxing legend – at its heart it has a serious message about ageing, loneliness and the need for friends."

Tryst Chairman Frank Murray said: "We’re delighted to continue our very enjoyable partnership with Behind the Wall and bring quality live theatre to Falkirk. We hope our audiences who enjoyed August's Whisky Galore will continue to support us with our new show.”

The Greatest runs Sunday 16 - Friday 21 February in Falkirk's Behind the Wall. Doors open at 7pm for a pizza and a drink, with the show starting at 8pm.

Tickets are priced £15 and are available now from http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/trysttheatre