Come frm away - July 2026
"Discover the remarkable true story of the small town that welcomed the world."
The musical Come From Away tells the true, uplifting story of what happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The Event: When U.S. airspace was suddenly closed, 38 international flights, carrying nearly 7,000 passengers and crew from all over the world, were diverted and grounded at Gander International Airport, nearly doubling the town's population of about 10,000.
The Story: The musical focuses on the remarkable real-life experiences of both the stranded passengers, referred to as the "Plane People" or "Come From Aways," and the residents of Gander and surrounding communities, known as the "Islanders," who welcomed and sheltered them for five days.
COME FROM AWAY…to join us as we launch our first Promenade Productions' adventure to the
Everyman Theatre from 21st - 25th July 2026
We are excited to begin our search for a small but talented team and hope to echo the West-End and touring productions by finding a diverse cast to celebrate the kindness of the world united in this uplifting musical.
If you know any stellar singers and actors who are wonderful team players, share the dates below and we look forward to welcoming you all to the Rock!
1st PRE-AUDITION
Mon 23rd Feb 2026, 7:30-10pm
Up Hatherley Village Hall, Cheltenham GL51 6AJ
2nd PRE-AUDITION
Wed 25th Feb 2026, 7:30-10pm
St James’ Primary School, Cheltenham GL50 2RS
AUDITION DAY
Sun 1st March 2026, times tbc
St James’ Primary School, Cheltenham, GL50 2RS
It's a one-act musical with a driving, folk-rock score, based on interviews conducted with the people in Gander and the passengers ten years after the events.