Editing Billy Liar (section)

===Stage play===
In 1960, the novel's author, Keith Waterhouse, co-wrote a [[Three-act structure|three-act stage version]] with [[Willis Hall]]. The action took place on a single set combining the living-room, hallway, and porch of the Fisher household. The first production opened in the [[West End theatre|West End]] of London with [[Albert Finney]] in the title role. It has since been produced all over the world, and has become a favourite with [[amateur dramatics|amateur]] groups.  The play was adapted for the Irish stage as ''Liam Liar'' by [[Hugh Leonard]] in 1976.<ref name="Irish Playography, Hugh Leonard, Liam Liar">{{cite web|title=Irish Playography|url=http://www.irishplayography.com/play.aspx?playid=1269|work=Entry for Hugh Leonard, Liam Liar}}</ref>

The play is set in one Saturday: Act 1 in the morning, Act 2 in the early evening, and Act 3 at night.