Part of a National Theatre Family
Bourn Players are delighted to be staging the wonderfully uplifting Broadway and West End hit musical Come From Away. The show tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the September 11th terrorist attacks. The show focuses on the small town’s extraordinary hospitality and how they welcomed and supported the displaced travellers, showcasing the best of humanity amidst tragedy. The musical explores the interactions between the plane people and the Islanders, highlighting themes of generosity, compassion, and the forging of unexpected friendships.
James Fitzgerald, WhatsOnStage
★★★★
“Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s musical Come From Away tells that beautiful tale of lost travellers finding hospitality in what seems a totally unexpected place: Gander, Newfoundland. A hugely uplifting watch – and a hit on Broadway – the show is also a parable many will see as fit for our times. It valorises the small-islander who opens their front door to perfect strangers – or in Newfoundland parlance, “come from aways”.”Alice Saville, Time Out
★★★★★
“It feels so organic that you almost don’t notice how carefully it’s been crafted. Individual stories are woven through rousing, foot-stomping, all-company choruses. Actors swap between playing locals and incomers with a fluidity that shows it’s just chance separating the two. It makes you look inwards to ask: what would I do in their place?”
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Bourn Players is a vibrant local theatre group staging annual musicals that showcase local talent, bring the community together, and raise money for local charities. Join us on and off the stage!
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Part of a National Theatre Family
Bourn Players is proud to be a member of NODA, the UK’s leading organisation for amateur theatre. Since 1899, NODA has been inspiring and supporting thousands of societies to stage musicals, plays, concerts, and pantomimes – from grand theatres to cosy village halls.
To learn more about NODA and its aims, benefits, and services, visit their website