COME FROM AWAY
Live music Free entry
Wednesday 30 December
The musical 'Come from Away', by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, comes to Capitólio in Lisbon, directed by Pedro Pernas. It tells the true story of how Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed nearly 7,000 passengers after 9/11.
🎭 COME FROM AWAY 📅 December 30, 2025 to October 4, 2026 📍 Capitólio, Lisbo ️ Next session: 10 Sep 2026 | 21:00 ️ Duration: 105 minutes 👶 Age rating: To be classified by CCE 🌟 Synopsis The musical Come from Away, created by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, tells the story of what happened in the town of Gander, Newfoundland (Canada), after the September 11, 2001 attacks. With US airspace closed, 38 planes with nearly 7,000 passengers were diverted to Gander, where residents welcomed them, offering accommodation, food and support until they could continue their journey. 🎭 Artistic Team • Direction: Pedro Pernas • Musical Direction: Nuno de Sá • Choreography and Movement: Laura Póvoa • Set and Costume Design: Ana Paula Rocha • Costume Assistant: Madalena Cáceres 💸 Prices • Stalls, €35 • Second Stalls, €25 • Gallery, €30 🎟 Discounts: • People with specific needs (free companion), 20% • Performing arts students, 10% (only at the local box offices of Teatro Variedades and Capitólio) • 25% discount for tickets purchased until February 28, 2026