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Inspired by real-life accounts from the residents of a small Newfoundland town, who during the chaos of closed airspace during the 9/11 crisis invited 7,000 strangers from 38 diverted planes into their community, this unflashy, quiet musical is an unpretentious joy. It could be the West End show we all need at the moment. If Neil LaBute’s post-9/11 play, The Mercy Seat, suggested that in a crisis people take the opportunity to behave badly, then Come From Away suggests the opposite and that community spirit wins out. It was a sleeper hit but one that won four Oliviers prior to the pandemic, and it might just be the unassuming intimate tonic we all need right now.
About Come From Away
Winner of every major UK award for Best New Musical, Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives. As uneasiness turned into trust and music soared into the night, gratitude grew into friendships and their stories became a celebration of hope, humanity and unity. Awarded the Tony® for Best Direction of a Musical, Christopher Ashley’s production guides audiences through a colourful and spirited cast of characters, brought to life by Olivier Award winning writing team Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Age Recommendation: 10+
Come From Away London
Welcome to The Rock, the island of Newfoundland in Canada, where the small community of Gander is about to be descended on by the 7,000 global air passengers grounded in the wake of 9/11.
The extraordinary Come From Away musical has landed at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. It tells the real stories of the actual people involved in Operation Yellow Ribbon, a monumental effort by Canada to ground all airborne flights after the World Trade Center attacks — and shelter those who were on them. Simultaneously devastating and uplifting, Come From Away has been described as “the triumph of humanity over hate.”
Come From Away Cast & Creatives
Come From Away was written by husband-and-wife duo Irene Sankoff and David Hein after attending an Operation Yellow Ribbon reunion in Gander, Newfoundland. It’s gone on to be the longest-running Canadian musical in history, receiving multiple Best Musical awards around the world, four Olivier Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, and a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Director Christopher Ashley (The Rocky Horror Show, Sweeney Todd) won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical in 2017 and now heads up the award-winning London iteration of the show.
The stellar ensemble cast has appeared in the likes of Oliver!, The Lion King, The Sound of Music, Chicago, Jersey Boys, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Into The Woods, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, The Producers, Billy Elliot, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, and Jesus Christ Superstar. It stars Jenna Boyd as Beullah, James Doherty as Claude, Mark Dugdale as Kevin T/Garth, Alice Fearn as Beverley/Annette, Kate Graham as Diane, Robert Hands as Nick/Doug, Jonathan Andrew Hume as Kevin J/Ali, Gemma Knight Jones as Hannah, Kirsty Malpass as Bonnie, Harry Morrison as Oz, Emma Salvo as Janice, and Lejaun Sheppard as Bob.
Chiara Baronti, Craig Armstrong, Stuart Hickey, Helen Siveter, Ashley Roussetty, Lucy Park, Jennifer Tierney, and Matthew Whennell Clark all understudy.
Come From Away Reviews
Come From Away London has received five-star reviews across the board. Dominic Maxwell of The Times describes it as “irresistible and inspiring” saying: “See the show in the West End. It’s a musical that gets everything right. I was still standing and cheering on the train home. The best new musical since Hamilton… funny, fast, and irresistibly open-hearted without being sappy.”
“A triumph of ensemble storytelling that packs an emotional punch,” says Marianka Swain of Broadway World. “Come From Away is this year’s must-see musical.”
“Go see Come From Away!” says Douglas Mayo of British Theatre. “Five stars just doesn’t seem enough! [A] tour-de-force with an ensemble cast that is unequalled in the West End at this moment in time. Buy a ticket, suspend your disbelief and I guarantee you will walk out a better human being.”
Come From Away Tickets
Come From Away London is set to close in January 2023 so get your ticket now to avoid missing out. Performances take place at the Phoenix Theatre every Monday to Saturday at 7.30 pm, with additional 2.30 pm matinees every Wednesday and Saturday. The show is 110 minutes with no interval.
Grab your tickets and come on in. The door is open and the kettle is on.