Come From Away

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*****”A FOOT-STOMPING, HEART-WARMING TRIUMPH” -Daily Express
*****”MOVING, UPLIFTING, AND LIFE-AFFIRMING” -The Stage
****”A FEEL-GOOD FACTOR THAT SIMPLY DOESN'T LET UP” -WhatsOnStageCome From Away is deeply touching the hearts of spectators in West End’s Phoenix Theatre after getting amazing response in Broadway. The Canadian musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein (Book, music and lyrics) is truly casting a spell on the audience.
The plot of Come From Away is about the events in the week following 9/11 attacks on World Trade Centre, USA when 38 planes were instructed to land in a small town Gander in Canada. The true story of 7,000 stranded passengers is incredibly sentimental and mind-blowing. Come From Away is the story of inexplicable tension, compassion, thrill and friendship, it is the story of human emotions and relationships.
The musical Come From Away is the winner of four Olivier Awards in which Best New Musical is also included.  The show is directed by Tony Award Winner Christopher Ashley, who has the credit of giving shows like The Rocky Horror Show, Memphis and Xanadu. Come From Away is the result of many brilliant artists’ sincere efforts, its sound design is by Gareth Owen, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, set design by Beowulf Boritt, lighting design by Howell Binkley, orchestrations by August Eriksomen, musical staging by Kelly Devine and dialect coaching by Joel Goldes.
Come From Away features a book, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy nominated writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein, with songs including Welcome to the Rock, Something’s missing, Me and the Sky and many other melodious folks songs of Canada.