SHOWTIME: Come From Away with Matthew Henderson

For the latest theatre updates and behind-the-scenes insights, follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/AndrewGShowtime 🎭 Come From Away 🗓️Opens 7 March 📍Geelong Arts Centre 🎟️ centrestage.org.au/event Winner of four Olivier Awards—including Best New Musical in London—and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash-hit show brings to life the astonishing true story of 7,000 air passengers from across the globe, stranded in Canada in the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that welcomed these "come from aways" with open hearts. Presented by the multi-award-winning production company CentreStage, a talented local cast and creative team unite to retell the extraordinary events in Gander during that pivotal time. Experience a joyful narrative filled with soaring music, as spirited locals and international visitors forge friendships that last a lifetime. Real-life characters—including the first female American Airlines captain, a quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter, and an eager local news reporter—come together at the moment that changed history, celebrating hope, humanity, and unity. Don’t miss your chance to experience this heartwarming and inspiring musical, featuring unforgettable songs like “Welcome to the Rock,” “Me and the Sky,” and “Stop the World.” MATTHEW HENDERSON Matthew has worked extensively within the entertainment industry over the last twenty years establishing himself as a respected and highly sought-after Stage, Company, and Production Manager. Credits include: Australian tours of The Boy From Oz, Fame, Shout!, Miss Saigon, Jerry Springer The Opera, Disney’s High School Musical, We Will Rock You (Australia & Japan), and Opera Australia’s Madame Butterfly. Matthew spent over fifteen years with The Walt Disney Company on The Lion King (Australia & China), Mary Poppins (Australia & New Zealand), Aladdin (Australia & Singapore), and Frozen (Australia). Matthew’s Producer credits include Australian tours of Steel Magnolias starring Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver, Spring Awakening, Xanadu, Falsettos, tick, tick … BOOM!, and The Bridges of Madison County. Matthew co-produced Holding the Man in London starring Jane Turner and Simon Burke, marking his West End debut. Matthew recently directed the acclaimed production of RENT for BLOC Music Theatre, Ballarat, and previously directed Mamma Mia! at Her Majesty’s Theatre which picked up 13 Music Theatre Guild nominations including Best Director and took home Best Production.