One couple get together and another break up, but there’s little meaning in that rather than a personal one. It’s the one thing that might save us all. That’s not going to save any of us. In the darker world the attacks created, it would be easy to feel cynical about this story of kindness, to believe it’s merely escapist fantasy. We never get confused as to where we are or who we are with, and the constant movement between perspectives gives the show its spark and momentum. Who would have thought that distributing sandwiches could be so entertaining? Kolby Kindle is magnificent as the suspicious Bob, a man not so easily convinced of the kindness of strangers. Missy Higgins delivers the hit in a worthy Australian musical. Comedy Theatre, MelbourneThis hugely entertaining tale about passengers diverted to Newfoundland after the 2001 attacks is an ode to kindness and the power of community, Sun 21 Jul 2019 21.29 EDT Sharp, humorous performances give a dated musical plenty of life. We're working hard to be accurate. Last modified on Thu 26 Mar 2020 08.28 EDT. Presales for the encore season start Thursday, March 19 and general sales start Friday, March 20. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. By: Wherever we were as we watched the towers burn, we all knew everything would be different after this. Come From Away is returning to Melbourne for an encore season in February 2021. It feels wrong to single out performers – this is a genuinely ensemble effort. Come From Away musical review (Comedy Theatre, Melbourne) ... filtering through at moments including Come From Away’s highlight, a number called ‘Me and the Sky’, ... Daily Review is Australia’s go to source for engaging arts and entertainment news, reviews and commentary. A delightful small-scale production of the touching (if somewhat sentimental) Broadway musical. Update 19/03/20: Come From Away has ended its season as of Sunday, March 15 due to government advice around the spread of COVID-19. Come From Away is returning to Melbourne for an encore season in February 2021. During these challenging times for the arts industry, many have set up services to deal specifically with the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on the arts community. 183 Macquarie St Not everyone shines, but as an ensemble they certainly do. In 2004 it was remounted on Broadway and won four Tonys. A heartwarming true story forms the backbone for this hit Broadway musical about a community coming together after 9/11. Sydney, NSW, 2000. For all its messaging about the goodwill and camaraderie of humanity, it never gets to the nub of that day, to the trap door opening onto the void. From the opening number by the show’s writers, Canadian husband-and-wife team David Hein and Irene Sankoff (who co-wrote the book, music and lyrics), we are taken into the heart of the Gander community, many of whom came together with people from nearby villages to welcome almost 7000 passengers stranded there for five days when American airspace was closed following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A refreshing, original musical that raises the spirits and touches the heart. The locals cooked mountains of casseroles and, when storage began to be a problem, turned the town’s ice rink into the largest refrigerator in the world. Dear Limelight, I just wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to see Come From Away. Presales for the encore season start Thursday, March 19 and general sales start Friday, March 20. The local community swung into action, taking care of their unexpected guests, who came from every corner of the world speaking a veritable Babel of languages. 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