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CKUA Radio

CKUA’s Lisa Wilton spoke with director Madeleine Taylor-Gregg about how the show’s exploration of blame also resonates during this pandemic.

calgary herald

“We have all been rocked by a global event just as the two women in Trauma have been rocked by the loss of their sons.” - Madeleine Taylor-Gregg, director

CTV NEWS CALGARY

“…We are resilient, we can push through this…the arts (community) isn’t going anywhere.”

rocky mountain outlook preview:

“Bilbo going up against a dragon and being so resilient, it lends itself to our directors looking at the ever-changing face of COVID-19”

broadway world Review:

“Set up with an audience on both sides, the actors move around and fully interact with their onlookers, giving a space for fun and play. And this show was fun.”

Calgary Herald Review: Hobson's Choice

“[Half The Battle] a triple-R remarkable performance, achievement and showcase for Owen Bishop, who wrote and performs this solo show about a pair of Canadian flyers in the Second World War…This is one show you don’t want to miss.”

CBC Interview: Half the Battle

“A new play tells the story of two Canadian pilots in the second World War who don't just battle the enemy...they also battle each other. An Alberta playwright wrote, and also performs in, Half the Battle. Owen Bishop was inspired by his grandfather's wartime experiences.”

BroadWay World Review: Knowing is Only HALF THE BATTLE with DIY and Sage Theatre Companies

“With one actor, sixty minutes, and a relatively bare design, the only thing I can say about this production is: "wow!"

Owen Bishop’s Half the Battle is a remarkable master class in characterization

“ What is a remarkable first play, and a remarkable performance.”