Come From Away – Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Some musicals are written to entertain, some are emotional and then there's Come From Away, which takes you on a journey through both and leaves you with a sense of hope in humanity. Altrincham Garrick Playhouse's performance is a wonderful reminder of why this extraordinary musical has captured audience’s hearts around the world.
Set in the aftermath of the events of September 11th, Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of the small Newfoundland community of Gander, which suddenly found itself welcoming around 7,000 passengers whose flights had been diverted and grounded. What could have been an overwhelming crisis became a story of kindness, generosity, friendship and human connection.
What makes the story so powerful is that it doesn't focus on the tragedy itself. Instead...