There’s nothing more inspiring than a true story brought to the masses on stage. And in Come From Away, the transferring musical story of friendship in the wake of crisis, the West End has another sure-fire heart-warmer.

Below, you can watch as Come From Away’s writers and creative team talk us through the places and events that led to Tony Award-winning tale.

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Following record-breaking runs in Canada, across the USA and on Broadway, where it was nominated for seven Tony Awards (winning Best Direction of a Musical), Come From Away tells the incredible real-life tale of the 7,000 air passengers grounded in Canada after 9/11.

Come From Away begins performances at the Phoenix Theatre on 30 January 2019.