Come From Away - Auditions

Come From Away

Book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Director – Nicky Main

Assistant Director – Bev Avis Dakin

Musical Director – James Harrigan

Choreographer – Ashton Taylor

Auditions will take place in the Priory Theatre Studio on:

Sunday 29th June 11am

Performance dates 8-18th April 2026. Up to 12 performances – please note there will be weekend matinees.

Rehearsals will start in January 2026 – rehearsal days/times will likely be Sunday 12-5pm. Weeknights 7.30-10pm – a mix of Mon, Wed, Thursday’s. Exact dates tbc. Given this is a full ensemble piece then other than the odd days absence then unfortunately no holidays can be accommodated during the rehearsal process.

Audition – Sunday 29th June @ 11am in our studio, just down the road from the theatre by the zebra crossing.. All involved will workshop Welcome to the Rock and Somewhere (Reprise) and then we will look at the other pieces for the specific characters as marked on the attached music. Accents – the filmed show is available on Disney + and Apple TV as well as clips on You Tube – please watch and try for authentic accents at the audition.

Characters:

Claude

The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. 

Gender: Male, Age: 40 to 60, Vocal range top: G4

Bonnie

A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her.

Gender: Female, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: B4

Beulah

The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. 

Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 60

Oz

The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. 

Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range top: G4

Doug

An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. 

Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: E4

Janice

An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. 

Gender: Female, Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: E5

Annette

A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children.

Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 60, Vocal range top: D4

Garth

The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers. 

Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: G4

Beverly

The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. 

Gender: Female, Age: 50 to 60, Vocal range top: C#5

Diane

A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. 

Gender: Female, Age: 50 to 60, Vocal range bottom: D5

Nick

An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. 

Gender: Male, Age: 50 to 60, Vocal range top: E4

Kevin T

The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. 

Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range top: G4

Kevin J

Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. 

Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50

Bob

A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. 

Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 40

Hannah

The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hanna waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. 

Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 60, Vocal range top: E5

For more information please contact Nicky – Nicky@priorytheatre.co.uk