Come From Away
Come From Away played at Theatre Royal Sydney from 5 November 2022 to 29 January 2023.
Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives.
"A hit and a masterpiece! Joyous, uplifting and plenty of humour." - Herald Sun
The Tony and Olivier Award winning hit musical has welcomed the world since it opened, so wherever you’re from, the door’s open – come on in.
Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives.
Awarded the Tony® for Best Direction of a Musical, Christopher Ashley’s production guides audiences through a colourful and spirited cast of characters, brought to life by Olivier Award winning writing team Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Come From Away runs for 100 minutes with no interval.
You'll laugh, cry, and leave the theatre full of hope!
Critic's Pick! A big bearhug of a musical!
A stirring example of theatre at its most imaginative
There are shows you should see right now and Come From Away is one of them.
The guaranteed gift of a smile.
Event and ticketing details
Event notes
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 10 years and older.
DURATION
100 minutes with no interval.
ACCESSIBILITY BOOKINGS
Select this option if you wish to purchase one wheelchair space and one seat for a registered Companion Card holder. This option will allow you to purchase two tickets together. Please ensure a Companion Card can be presented upon arrival at the Venue.
Select this option if you wish to purchase only one wheelchair space.
Select this option if you wish to purchase one wheelchair space and one seat for a paying companion. This option will allow you to purchase two tickets together.
Should you need further assistance with your accessibility booking please contact us and we will gladly assist.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Group booking discounts are available for all performances except Friday and Saturday evenings.
Groups of 12-20 can be purchased online.
For all group bookings of 20+ please contact us.
SCHOOL GROUP BOOKINGS
School Group discounts are available for Wednesday matinee performances, with a limit of 50 students per performance and 1x Complimentary Teacher Admit per booking.
To book your school group, please contact us.
Come From Away also have an Education Kit available with activities for various subjects such as Music, Drama, Visual Arts, History, and English, which can be found here.
| Book, Music & Lyrics | Irene Sankoff and David Hein |
| Musical Supervisor & Musical Arrangements | Ian Eisendrath |
| Director | Christopher Ashley |
| Musical Staging | Kelly Devine |
| Scenic Designer | Beowulf Bortitt |
| Costume Designer | Toni-Leslie James |
| Lighting Designer | Howell Binkley |
| Sound Design | Gareth Owen |
| Hair Design | David Brian Brown |
| Orchestrations | August Eriksmoen |
| Musical Director | Michael Tyack AM |
| Casting Director | Lauren Wiley |
| Dialect Coach | Joel Goldes |
| Creative Consultant | Michael Rubinoff |
| Associate Director | Daniel Goldstein |
| Associate Choreographer | Richard J Hinds |
| Resident Director & Choreographer | Michael Ralph |
| Lighting Programmer | Warren Letton |
| Associate Lighting Designer | Hugh Hamilton |
| Associate Sound Designer | Russell Godwin and David Letch |
| Associate Wig Designer | Matthew Armentrout |
| Technical Director | Brian Downie |
| Production Manager & Head Mechanist | Dave Worthy |
| General Manager U.S | Alchemy Production Group |
| General Manager AUS | NewTheatricals |
| Producer | Junkyard Dog Productions |
| Producer | Rodney Rigby |
| Original Melbourne Production Photography | Jeff Busby |