05/11/2026
Did you know Come From Away is actually based on a real story?
When an unexpected disaster halted air travel around the world, thousands of passengers were stranded far from home. In Gander, Newfoundland, the local community opened their doors, shared what they had, and welcomed strangers as neighbours.
This production brings that story of resilience, kindness, and unexpected friendship to the Theatre Calgary stage — inspired by real people and real moments that still feel deeply powerful today.
So yes, you’ll meet our Bob, Claude, Bonnie, Janice, and many others — characters rooted in the real people of Gander and the travellers whose lives were changed there.
What could be better than a story about real people, real kindness, and a town that reminded the world what it means to show up for one another?
Come From Away
May 26 – June 27
Max Bell Theatre ✈️🎭
🎥: Mark Bellamy, Sora Gibbons, Katelyn Morish*ta, Ethan Vasquez Taylor, Blair Young, Jillian Hannah, Jawon Mapp, Selena Fisher.