Come From Away
Come From Away is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly Rooms. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 19 Aug, 14:20 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
We’re bringing this incredible show back – and this time to the Assembly Ballroom! With soaring music and a deeply moving story, the musical tells of the spirited locals of Gander and the stranded passengers who unexpectedly came together in the wake of September 11th, 2001. From tragedy emerged extraordinary kindness, humanity and community, forging friendships that would last a lifetime. Last year’s run sold out within days, so book your tickets early for this unforgettable musical.
Details
- Venue: Assembly Rooms
- Space: Ballroom
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 105 minutes
- Room size: about 350 seats (Ballroom) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is lift access into the performance space. If not taking the lift there are 23 steps into the venue. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 3 published reviews and 44 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Overall, Captivate Theatre’s lively production is a heartfelt and moving depiction of a community weathering a crisis together. Its powerful message of unity and kindness is a hopeful one, and increasingly relevant now.
— All Edinburgh Theatre (4 out of 5 stars)
Captivate sold out Come From Away last year and brought it back in the considerably larger Assembly Ballroom. On this evidence, that confidence was entirely justified.
— North West End UK (5 out of 5 stars)
Come From Away is brilliantly directed by Sally Lyall with whip smart choreography by Danielle Logan. It reminds us that even in the darkest circumstances, generosity, courage and human connection can still take flight.
— my Cultural life (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £19.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £19.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £19.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £17.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £17.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £19.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £19.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £19.50