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Show Information

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

We have organised the rehearsal schedule and this is published in the following online spreadsheet.

SHOW DATES AND TIMES

Monday 20th to Friday 24th April: 8pm
Saturday 25th April:
2pm 5pm 8pm
PLEASE NOTE: Come From Away is a one act musical lasting approximately 90 minutes

A total of eight performances all performances to take place at the Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL

SHOW SYNOPSIS

Come From Away is the award-winning musical based on the remarkable true story of a small Canadian town that welcomed over 7,000 stranded airline passengers in the wake of 9/11. Set in Gander, Newfoundland, the show celebrates humanity at its best — capturing the warmth, humour, generosity, and resilience of a community that turned a global tragedy into a moment of extraordinary kindness.

With a fast-paced score and a rich ensemble of characters based on real people, Come From Away is heartfelt, funny, and powerfully moving. It’s an ensemble-driven production that places equal value on every role, with no traditional leads — just a community of people whose lives unexpectedly collide.

CAST

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Come From Away and particularly for your patience whilst the panel made their decisions! We were overawed by the incredible talent on display! There are still a few parts left to cast and some of the men will be doubling up on roles. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the first rehearsal on 1st December. If anyone would like feedback from either Sarah or Nick on their audition, please WhatsApp them to arrange.

The following cast will play this part during the whole show...

Claude Elliott: Mayor of Gander - Didrik Finne
Beulah Davis: Head of The Gander Legion - Caron Ireland
Bonnie Harris: Animal Shelter Worker - Sarah Marr
Janice Mosher: Local Reporter - Danielle Ellis
Doug: Local Air Traffic Controller - Dan Brickwood
Garth: Local Bus Driver - Bradley Witham
Annette: Local Teacher - Emily Pike
Dwight: Airport Staff - Oskar Brown
Oz Fudge: Town Constable - Frankie Punzi
Beverley Bass: American Airlines Captain - Gemma Bowden
Nick: Passenger from England - Damien de Roche
Diane: Passenger from Texas - Lian Finne
Kevin T: Passenger from New York - Alex Wareham
Kevin J: Passenger from New York - Jonathan Ford
Bob: Passenger from New York - Jon Ford
Hannah O’Rourke – Passenger from New York - Bex Wood
Ali: Passenger from Egypt - Rick Qureshi

The following cast will switch between town and plane...

Crystal: Julia Stevens
Martha: Rachel Chalkley Gunton
Margie: Sophie Toyer
Eddie: Rhys Lewis
Mickey: Vikki Hughes
Terry: Paul Featherstone
Derm: Stephen Chalkley
Brenda's Brother: to be cast
Matty: to be cast
Brenda: Rachel Watt
Britney: Lore Punzi
Joey:  Dalton Leong
Flight Attendant: Molly Scanes
Rabbi: Stephen Chalkley
Muhumuza: Tyrone Haywood
French Passenger: Vivian Dias
Bra flashinig Girls: Philippa Stone, Debs Langhurst
Delores: Esther McNeill
Flight Attendants: Katie Flook, Katherine Andrews, Sarah Farley, Rebeca Kemble
President Bush: Simon Ferrier
Bar B Q Guy: Dalton Leong

Ensemble...

Fiona Rosen
Karen Wilson
Michelle Nicholls
Sandra Zeffman
Diana Springate
Jill Howlett
Jane Platts
Justine Hughes
Giuseppina Tobin
Dawn Greengrass
Carolyn Green
Roslyn Wills
Chloe Backinsell
Carolyn Green
Alex Churcher
Stephen Leitch
Mike Ellis

CREATIVES

DIRECTOR
Sarah Trotman

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Nicholas Shaikh

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