Come From Away
Date: 11 September 2026 - 13 September 2026
Venue: The Alley Theatre, 1 Railway Street, Strabane, Tyrone, BT828EF
In the days following 9/11, 7,000 stranded airline passengers found an unexpected haven in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. As cultures clashed and emotions ran high, strangers became friends—and fear gave way to compassion.
Following their acclaimed productions of The Little Mermaid, Nativity! The Musical, Oliver! and more, Encore Theatre Productions invites you to experience the remarkable true story of kindness, resilience, and human connection in Come From Away. In the days following 9/11, 7,000 stranded airline passengers found an unexpected haven in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. As cultures clashed and
emotions ran high, strangers became friends—and fear gave way to compassion.
A cast of just 12 brings over 150characters to life, and with a soaring folk-inspired score Come From
Away is a moving, uplifting celebration of community in the face of crisis. Funny, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring, this award-winning musical reminds us of the best of humanity when it matters most.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI