It’s September 11, 2001, in Gander, Canada. People are going around their normal small town day-to-day business before everything changes. The attacks in New York have grounded all flights, with hundreds of passengers ordered to land in Gander for an indefinite amount of time. ‘Come From Away’ musical tells the story of true events that happened in the small town, showcasing the kindness its people showed to those stranded.
Those looking for a feel-good, heartwarming show can go see ‘Come From Away’ at the Edinburgh Playhouse between September 17 and 21.
The musical is one of the best shows I have ever seen: the seamless harmony of the writing, the unpretentious simplicity of the staging, and a bloody good cast made for impressive storytelling which left a lasting impression. Sometimes, the best way to tell a story is to invoke the audience’s imagination, where the same set of chairs can become a plane, a school, a cafe, a bar and even a hill all at once.
Costume changes are also happening on the spot as the cast switches into different characters, yet as a spectator, you’re just as immersed in the story as ever. The music is just as impactful, enhancing each scene as it progresses.
Directed by the Tony Award-winning Christopher Ashley and written by the Olivier Award-winning duo Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the musical proves that kindness goes a long way, forming lifelong friendships and creating a lasting ripple effect.
The production also stars an excellent cast, with Natasha J Barnes as Janice, a TV reporter in Newfoundland as 9/11 happened, Daniel Crowder as Nick, a Come–From–Away and British oil engineer and Sara Poyzer as Beverley Bass, the First female captain for American Airlines.
Overall, ‘Come From Away’ finds excellence in simplicity, having warmed the hearts of all those who saw it. And for that, it was the easiest standing ovation I have ever done.
You can book your tickets here.