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THE ONE THING THIS
MONTH TO TOP YOUR
TO-DO LIST

FEBRUARY 2020

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Come From Away serves as a reminder to spread kindness, compassion and warmth

WORDS James Gill

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erhaps it's up to us, the everyday people, to try to make the
world a better place in these divisive times. As the theme
of this issue suggests, to spread the love. As the right attack
the left - and vice versa - maybe we all need to go that
extra mile. Lowering our guard, finding comfort in the kindness of
strangers and helping those in need.
These are the themes explored in the spine-tingling Come
From Away, the West End musical that's based on a true story
and has proved a word-of-mouth smash since its arrival from
Broadway. The plot might not immediately scream warmth, love
and positivity, given it takes place in the immediate aftermath of
9/11. Yet BALANCE is confident that you'll walk out of the Phoenix
Theatre a couple of inches taller than when you went in.
When 38 flights are diverted following the 2001 attacks, they
wind up in the town of Gander in the province of Newfoundland

and Labrador, Canada. With global confusion reigning, it becomes
apparent that this isn't a quick pitstop: 7,000 passengers need
shelter, food and, above all, compassion.
Thankfully, they came to the right place. At the risk of accusations
of racial profiling, Canadians do have a reputation for... well, let's
just come out and say it: being incredibly kind. The research done
by the play's writers was extensive, with many of its plot threads
being inspired by real-life people and their remarkable stories.
This is a musical to inspire, to help the spirit soar and to make
you feel that we, the everyday people, can indeed make the
world a better place. With the London run booking until May,
do yourselves - and indeed, mankind - a favour by enjoying this
remarkable show.
Phoenix Theatre, comefromawaylondon.co.uk

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