Come From Away at Theatre Royal Sydney

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 al 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.

"You'll laugh, cry, and leave the theatre full of hope!" - Daily Express

"A hit and a masterpiece! Joyous, uplifting and plenty of humour." - Herald Sun

Critic's Pick! "A big bearhug of a musical!" - The New York Times

"A stirring example of theatre at its most imaginative" - The Times

"There are shows you should see right now and COME FROM AWAY is one of them." - Chicago Tribune

"The guaranteed gift of a smile." - Post Tribune

"An amazing 100 miunutes of great storytelling that will bring a tear to your eye, put a smile on your face and create a lasting memory." - Around The Town, Chicago

"The Next must-see of 2022." - Picture this Post

CREATIVE TEAM:

Book, Music & Lyrics: Irene Sankoff, David Hein

Director: Christopher Ashley

Musical Staging: Kelly Devine

Musical Supervisor, Musical Arrangements: Ian Eisendrath

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, 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 Photograpy: Jeff Busby