Discover a joyous musical that welcomes the world when Come From Away wings its way to Milton Keynes this month.
This smash-hit show tells the remarkable real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11 and the people in a small Newfoundland town who invited these “come from aways” into their lives. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many individuals whose experiences became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
The UK touring production follows record-breaking, award-winning engagements in the West End, on Broadway, in Canada, throughout Australia and on a 60-city North American tour. Theatregoers should expect internationally acclaimed, life-affirming entertainment.
Come From Away is written by Olivier award winners Irene Sankoff and David Hein and directed by Tony award winner Christopher Ashley. It won four Olivier awards (including best new musical) in London and a Tony award (for best direction of a musical) on Broadway.
The cast includes: Natasha J Barnes (Hex) as Janice and others; Daniel Crowder (Mamma Mia!) as Nick, Doug and others; Mark Dugdale (Come From Away, London) as Kevin T, Garth and others; Rosie Glossop (Kinky Boots) as Bonnie and others; Amanda Henderson (Robyn Miller in BBC’s Casualty, Oliver!) as Beulah and others; Kirsty Hoiles (Mamma Mia!) as Diane and others; Oliver Jacobson (The Book of Mormon) as Oz and others; Dale Mathurin (Frankenstein) as Bob and others; Nicholas Pound (Cats) as Claude and others; Sara Poyzer (Mamma Mia!) as Beverley, Annette and others; Bree Smith (Titanic) as Hannah and others; Jamal Zulfiqar (Migrations) as Kevin J, Ali and others.
The company is completed by Angeline Bell, Daniel Cane, Ashleigh Harvey, Alyn Hawk, Kathryn Pemberton and Kevin Yates.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, with no interval.
*Production photography by Craig Sugden.
Come From Away is at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 November 2024. The UK tour continues until 5 January 2025, with further dates to be announced.
This preview is also featured on Total MK.
Update 27 November 2024: Read my review of Come From Away at Milton Keynes Theatre.
Georgina Butler is an editor, a dance writer and a ballet teacher.
