Smilin' Through audience feedback:

A thought provoking and engaging play with well developed
characters. I felt involved from the very beginning. It is a play that I
would return to see and recommend to others.
Y. Harris

I really enjoyed the show. It was lovely to see something humourous, wacky and touching all at the
same time.
Strong production values, and highly camp.
Shirley Lundstram

We thoroughly enjoyed "Smilin Through" well written and well
performed. The religous and gay aspects in act 2 were clearly presented to shock,but on reflection the points made had certain merit. They made us think and that is exactly what theatre should be about.
Terry and Maureen

Billy has an amazing ability to tap into the threads of humanity
that bind each and everyone of us together!. Through characterisation, he presents the issues that the majority of people wish to shy away from: violence, sexuality and death in favour of a more comfortably numb
existence, in a crude yet realistic light and incorporates tools such as
humour, song, visuals and working class cliches and dialogue to deliver a play with a strong political message about what it means to be gay and coming out for the first time and the resulting hostility which Kyle faces from those he loves and the wider society. However in 'Smilin' Through' Kyle's 'confession' isn't in vain as his mother -the hypocritical Peggy has to, in turn admit her own faults and prejudices and is on the
receiving end of a sharp lesson on acceptance of diversity and to
appreciate with empathy her son Kyle's choice.
Emma Norma Jayne Long

I enjoyed this play immensley. Very fast, witty and extremely
funny. The characters were brilliantly portrayed, especially Kyle and
Peggy, and were a joy to watch. 5 stars to Mr. Cowan and the crew.
David Jackson

Great production. Real quality from Billy Cowan. A very
entertaining play all round.
John Martin