Photo

Photo Album

Video

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR
March 25–April 17, 2010 | Granville Island Stage

The Boy Who Became a Hero

This tour de force—featuring a pianist and one actor playing 18 characters—follows the trajectory of Billy Bishop’s career from ne’er-do-well cavalry officer to the nation’s most-decorated soldier. Both comic and dramatic, the myth of the daring WWI flying ace is told through story and song in one of the most popular musicals in the Canadian canon.

Written and Composed By John Gray with Eric Peterson
Starring Ryan Beil and Zachary Gray
Directed by Sarah Rodgers
Set Designer Kevin McAllister
Lighting Designer Itai Erdal
Stage Manager Marion Anderson
Assistant Stage Manager Benjamin Cheung