Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein (book, music and lyrics)
26 May, 7.30pm, Post Show Q&A
28 May, 7.30pm Captioned Performance
My son sends me on this vacation. He says "Mom, you've never gone anywhere." When I get back, I'm telling him this is exactly why.
In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers and crew from over 100 countries were grounded in a small town in Newfoundland. This celebrated musical tells the remarkable true story of how the local population fed, housed, clothed and welcomed their unexpected visitors.
With uplifting music and an inspiring spirit, witness how strangers became friends in this unforgettable celebration of humanity and resilience.
With special thanks to Charles Holloway OBE, Summer Season Supporter.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk
Running time: 1 hour 50 mins approx (no interval)
Content warnings
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Cast in alphabetical order
Benjamin Akintuyosi Nick / Doug / Muhumuza
Daniella Arthur-Kennedy Hannah
Becky Bush Beverley / Annette
Amelia Cook Bonnie
Jasper Dweck Claude
Patrick England Garth / Kevin T
Claira Gayer Beulah
Josh Katembela Kevin J / Ali
Louise Lacassagne Janice
James Pedley-Holden Oz
Oliver Ridgway Bob
Rosa Sanchez-Johnson Diane
Creative team
Nona Shepphard Director
Marsha Roddy Designer
Matt Haskins Lighting Designer
Jacob Young Associate Lighting Designer
Greg Clarke Sound Designer
Freesheet with full production team
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Licence credits
Original Broadway Production produced by Junkyard Dog Productions
Orchestrations by August Eriksmoen
Arrangements by Ian Eisendrath
Come From Away was originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theater and presented in 2016 by Ford’s Theatre.
Come From Away (NAMT Festival 2013) was originally developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Michael Rubinoff Producer, Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and was further developed at Goodspeed Musicals’ Festival of New Artists, in East Haddam, Connecticut. The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, and The Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington, also provided development support.
Junkyard Dog Productions, Jerry Frankel Latitude Link Smith & Brant Theatricals Steve & Paula Reynolds David Mirvish Michael Rubinoff Alhadeff Productions Michael Alden & Nancy Nagel Gibbs Sam Levy Rodney Rigby Spencer Ross Richard Winkler
Yonge Street Theatricals Sheridan College Michael & Ellise Coit Ronald Frankel Sheri & Les Biller Richard & Sherry Belkin Gary & Marlene Cohen Allan Detsky & Rena Mendelson Lauren Doll Barbara H. Freitag Wendy Gillespie Laura Little Theatricals Carl & Jennifer Pasbjerg Radio Mouse Entertainment The Shubert Organization Cynthia Stroum Tulchin Bartner Productions Gwen Arment/Molly Morris & Terry McNicholas Maureen & Joel Benoliel/Marjorie & Ron Danz Pamela Cooper/Corey Brunish Demos Bizar/Square 1 Theatrics Joshua Goodman/Lauren Stevens Just for Laughs Theatricals/Judith Ann Abrams Productions Bill & Linda Potter/Rosemary & Kenneth Willman
Prayer of St. Francis: dedicated to Mrs. Frances Tracy. ©1967, OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved.
My Heart Will Go On: words and music by Will Jennings and James Horner.
©IRVING MUSIC, INC. on behalf of BLUE SKY RIDER SONGS (BMI) Used by permission of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. All rights reserved.
Reminders
Bag policy
To ensure everyone’s comfort and safety, we kindly ask that any bags larger than a tote bag be left in our cloakroom before entering the theatre. Our friendly team will be happy to look after them for you in our secure cloakroom, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show hassle-free. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to RADA.
Latecomers policy
We kindly ask for your patience if you arrive after the performance has started. To minimise disruption, we have designated latecomers points, which typically allow seating between 8-15 minutes into the performance. A member of our Front of House team will inform you when it’s time to be seated. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!
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