Billy Bishop Goes To War A Play with Music by John Gray

Director: Brandon Smith Cast: Jim Johnson Michael Harren

A failing student in the Royal Military College, an accident prone cavalryman, a poor pilot, and a most unlikely hero, Billy Bishop found his glory in the sky and became the first Canadian to receive the Military Cross, Victoria Cross, and Distinguished Service Medal making him the most decorated officer of the Royal Canadian Flying Corps in World War I.
John Gray’s hilarious and poignant play tells the story of high-flying escapes, and love and loss on the front lines of battle. This historical and eloquent study of the greatest allied ace of the “Great War” features a piano player who accompanies Billy as he regales the audience with tales of war and includes all the characters he met along the way.

First Produced by Unity Theatre Spring 2004

February 9 - 26, 2012
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 4:00 pm

Ticket Sales Dates:
Donor Circle Members begin January 16
Subscribers begin January 23
Public Sales begin January 30

PREVIEW NIGHT – All seats $15
Thursday, February 9

CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview Thursday, February 9
After the show, stay for a brief, intimate visit with the cast.
Offer your feedback and learn about the joys and challenges of creating the characters.

SOCIAL SUNDAY
Sunday, February 12
Don’t like to come to the theatre alone? Be part of Social Sunday. The Players Club invites you to share the experience with other individual theatre-goers. Meet and make friends in the Atrium Lounge prior to the performance, and attend the play as part of a group. When you make your reservation, simply inform the box office of your desire to join us.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
Saturday, February 18
Get a pre-show briefing from the director’s perspective and learn what goes on behind the scenes.