First look at Come From Away UK tour coming to Ipswich

Come From Away will be at the Ipswich Regent Theatre from Tuesday, July 2, to Saturday, July 6, as part of its first UK and Ireland tour. 

The show shares the real life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invested these "come from away" into their lives. 

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Sara Poyzer as Beverley, the first female American Airlines pilot (Image: Supplied)

The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, and the mother of a New York firefighter are among the many real characters featured in the show.

Come From Away has received great success as a musical winning the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical as well as four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical. 

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The characters are inspired by real residents of Newfoundland in Canada (Image: Supplied by Ipswich Regent)

The ensemble cast for the UK and Ireland tour includes Amanda Henderson, who is best known for playing Robyn Miller in BBC's Casualty. 

Tickets for the show are still available on the Ipswich Regent's website.