The multi-Olivier Award-winning Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre is the ultimate feel-good musical and we don’t know about you, but we’re all for the feel-good vibes these days!
Based on the real-life stories of 7,000 air passengers grounded in Canada after 9/11, Come From Away tells the remarkable story of a small town that welcomed the world in crisis.
Since opening, the joyous show has won four Olivier Awards as well as continuing sold-out, record-breaking performances on Broadway and across the USA, Canada and Australia.
Whether you need a little stagey spark to your day, want to remind yourself of all the brilliant and inspiring moments from the musical or want to learn a little more about the show so that you can book tickets to see it when it reopens, our roundup of our 5 favourite Come From Away moments is sure to tick all the boxes. Turn your volume up and get ready to stamp your feet to the beat of the rock!
1. Come From Away’s West End LIVE debut
The cast of Come From Away celebrated Newfoundland in all its glory at West End LIVE 2019. Landing in London with a powerful message of kindness and friendship, the infectious beats and positive energy had the crowds clapping, stamping and eager to become an Islander!
2. Welcome To The Rock Mash Up with Spirit Young Performers Company
The cast of West End’s Come From Away were blown away when they saw the Spirit Young Performers Company’s performance of Welcome To The Rock, so in true Islander fashion, they decided to turn it into a heartwarming mash-up of their own. It’s got energy, it’s got style and above all, it unites them all as one!
3. Come From Away rehearsals vlog
In part one of our Come From Away vlog series, Mark Dugdale goes behind the scenes and chats to old and new cast members. From a table read and vocal warm-up to chats with Alice Fearn and other cast members, we’ve got the complete low-down at Official London Theatre’s YouTube channel.
4. Come From Away wins Best New Musical (and 3 more categories!)
As if being nominated for nine categories was not impressive enough, Come From Away was announced as the Best New Musical in 2019 as well as winning the Outstanding Achievement In Music, Best Theatre Choreographer (Kelly Devine) and the Royal Albert Hall Award For Best Sound Design (Gareth Owen). Besides being crowned as Best New Musical, the cast also put on a performance at the ceremony and it was nothing short of incredible! Check it out here!
It’s no surprise this show has become a global phenomenon but if you’re yet to see it, what are you waiting for? Click the button below and transport yourselves to Newfoundland where the unforgettable Islanders await you…
5. Come From Away joins our Virtual West End Live series
As if we needed more more wholesome Come From Away treats, the smash-hit musical joined us for a Virtual West End Live episode where the cast gave theatre fans a lowdown with a Q&A and an exclusive performance that’s sure to get your energy soaring!
If this roundup has left you wanting more, you can also pop over to our YouTube channel for plenty more Come From Away staginess. Just click here!